Yay for Business with Courtney Chaal

$5K Blitz - Part 4 - Follow the Money

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In part four of the 5K Blitz series, I’m introducing one of the most important business concepts I teach: following the money. Many service providers try to build offers around what they’re passionate about, but the market isn’t actively looking for those solutions. In this episode, I explain why the fastest path to consistent income is identifying the problems people are already trying to solve, and positioning your offer as the obvious solution.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why creating demand is harder than meeting demand that already exists
The difference between interests and problems people are actively trying to solve
Why following your passion is often bad business advice
How to identify the offers your market is already willing to pay for
Why simple, recognizable offers convert better than creative or complex ones

Links & Resources:

Join the 5K Blitz VIP Waitlist: https://courtneychaal.kit.com/5k-blitz

Yay for Business Shop: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

$5K Blitz - Part 3 - The Sunk Cost Trap

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:36:48 +0000

In part three of the $5K Blitz series, I’m breaking down why it’s so hard to let go of an offer that isn’t selling - even when you know it’s not working. The answer lies in something called the sunk cost fallacy, a psychological pattern that makes us keep investing in things simply because we’ve already invested so much. In this episode, I explain how this shows up in service businesses, why it keeps people stuck below $5K months, and how letting go can actually open the door to the revenue you’ve been chasing.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

What the sunk cost fallacy is and why it affects business decisions
Why holding onto an offer can become an identity trap
The hidden opportunity cost of continuing to push an offer that isn’t selling
Why data - not emotion - should guide your offer decisions
How letting go of a struggling offer can unlock real revenue opportunities

Links & Resources:

Join the 5K Blitz VIP Waitlist: https://courtneychaal.kit.com/5k-blitz

Yay for Business Shop: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

$5K Blitz - Part 2 - Misdiagnosis

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In part two of the 5K Blitz series, I’m breaking down the biggest mistake I see service providers make when they’re stuck below $5K months: misdiagnosing the problem. Most people assume they need better marketing, more visibility, or better messaging. But after analyzing dozens of business applications and working with hundreds of service providers, I’ve found the real issue is almost always the offer itself. In this episode, I explain why marketing can’t fix a weak offer and the three structural offer mistakes that keep people stuck.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why most service providers think they have a marketing problem
The difference between visibility marketing and sales positioning
Why marketing cannot make people want something they don’t already want
The three offer structure mistakes that block consistent revenue
Why simplifying your offer is the fastest path to $5K months

Links & Resources:

Join the 5K Blitz VIP Waitlist: https://courtneychaal.kit.com/5k-blitz

Courtney’s Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Yay for Business Shop: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

$5K Blitz - Part 1 - Service Provider Purgatory

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 20:37:26 +0000

This week I’m doing something totally different on the podcast. I’m kicking off a five-part series called the 5K Blitz, where I’m breaking down why so many service providers stay stuck below $5K months — and how to fix it. If you’ve been in business for a while, have offers, and still feel like you’re spinning your wheels, you might be in what I call service provider purgatory. In this episode, I’m walking you through the three milestones every service business needs to pass and the two traps that keep people stuck for years.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why so many service providers get stuck below consistent $5K months
The three milestones I believe every service business needs to pass to reach six figures
The difference between freelancing income and selling a repeatable offer
The two traps that keep people stuck: the Freelancer Trap and the Artist Trap
Why your real problem probably isn’t marketing — it’s how your offer is positioned

Links & Resources:

Join the 5K Blitz VIP Waitlist: courtneychaal.kit.com/5k-blitz

Yay for Business Shop: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Stop Building Your Dream Offer (Do This Instead If You Need Clients)

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 19:35:21 +0000

In this episode, I’m sharing a realization that completely reframed how I think about helping early-stage service providers. After looking through dozens of applications from people who want to work with me, I realized many entrepreneurs aren’t actually ready for six-figure business strategy yet - they need traction first. If you’re stuck between $0 and $5K months, I’m breaking down the simple framework I’d use to start getting clients and consistent income. This episode is about focusing on cash flow, building momentum, and creating the stepping stones that eventually lead to your dream business.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why trying to build your “dream offer” too early can keep you stuck and broke
The difference between building a six-figure strategy and building traction
The $100 test I recommend if you’re struggling to get clients
The simple two-offer structure that can help you reach your first consistent $2K months
Why momentum and real client experience make building a signature offer much easier

Links & Resources:

Yay for Business Shop: https://courtneychaal.com/shop
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal

How to Create Content That Converts Into Clients (The Anatomy of Forever Content)

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:17:13 +0000

Long-form content alone doesn’t make it strategic.

You can start a podcast, write blog posts, upload to YouTube - and still not see clients from it.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the anatomy of forever content - the structural framework that makes content both discoverable and profitable over time.

I explain why checking the “long-form” box isn’t enough, how I structure every piece of content like a sales page, and why most people are creating content in the wrong order. We’ll talk about Cloud → Gold → Rainbow, how open loops guide the next step, and why content is not step one if you haven’t validated your signature offer.

This is the difference between publishing consistently and building an ecosystem.

If your content isn’t converting, this will help you diagnose why.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

What “forever content” actually means (and what it doesn’t)
Why long-form content alone won’t lead to sales
The Cloud → Gold → Rainbow framework for structuring content
How I use open loops to move people through my ecosystem
Why SEO starts with empathy, not keywords
The biggest mistake people make when choosing content topics
Why content is not your next step if you haven’t had 3 full-price clients
How to think about content as part of a larger machine

Links & Resources:

Client Booking Machine™ Masterclass (free):
https://courtneychaal.com/masterclass

Yay for Clients:
https://courtneychaal.com/yay-for-clients

Six Figure Sprint:
https://courtneychaal.com/six-figure-sprint

The previous episode mentioned:

Stop Playing the Content Slot Machine –
https://courtneychaal.com/stop-playing-the-content-slot-machine/

The State of Content Marketing in 2026 –
https://courtneychaal.com/forever-content-marketing/

Content Marketing for Coaches

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Content marketing has changed - and if you’re still relying on quick spikes of visibility, you’re working harder than you need to.

In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact framework I use and teach inside my business for building content that attracts, nurtures, and converts. I’ll explain the difference between short-term and long-term platforms, how I decide what to focus on, and how to structure your topics so they actually build authority over time.

If you want to stop playing the content slot machine and start building assets, this is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How I define content marketing (attract → nurture → convert)
Why short-term platforms alone will keep you stuck in effort mode
How I think about long-term, SEO-driven “forever content”
How to choose your core platforms based on bandwidth and lowest-hanging fruit
What I would do differently if I were starting from scratch today

Links & Resources:

DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal

The previous 2 episodes I mentioned:

- The Solopreneur Myth - https://courtneychaal.com/the-solopreneur-myth/

- The State of Content Marketing in 2026: Why “forever content” is the future - https://courtneychaal.com/forever-content-marketing/

Yay for Business Shop: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Breaking the Solopreneur Myth

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:08:45 +0000

What happens when you realize your business only works because you are doing everything?

You stop glorifying the solopreneur myth — and you start building something real.

In this episode, I’m talking about a pattern I see constantly with service providers (and one I’ve been guilty of myself): building a business that completely depends on your energy, expertise, and availability.

It works… until it doesn’t.

I break down why over-identifying with your business keeps you stuck, why doing the work is not the same thing as running a business, and how normalized it’s become to create something that can’t function without you.

We get into the difference between CEO work, manager work, and implementer work — and why most service providers are trapped at the implementer level without realizing it. I also walk you through how I think about structuring a business so it can actually function like a machine, not a personality.

This episode is part mindset shift, part practical framework, and a full permission slip to stop building something that only works when you’re exhausted.

If you’re a visual person, I highly recommend watching the video version — I walk through the org chart and role cards on screen, and it makes everything click a lot faster.

In this episode, I cover:

Why most service providers accidentally build jobs instead of businesses
What it really means if nothing happens when you stop working
The four core functions every business needs (even if it’s just you)
The difference between CEO, manager, and implementer roles
Why mixing roles creates chaos and burnout
How to start documenting and systemizing without overcomplicating it
What it looks like to build a business that can exist without you

Resources & Links:

Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Client Booking Machine™ Training (free): https://courtneychaal.com/masterclass

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

The Solopreneur Lie That's Keeping You Stuck

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 4 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

What do you do when you realize you've built a business that only functions because you're doing everything? You pause, rebuild, and stop glorifying the solopreneur lie.

Okay, friends. Real talk time. This is a shorter episode, but it's an important one because I'm pulling back the curtain on what's happening in my business right now—and why I made the decision to hit pause on my February workshop.

Here's the thing: 2025 was my year of building from almost-scratch. I created Six Figure Sprint, got Yay for Clients going, figured out my offer suite, and hustled HARD to make it all happen. But somewhere along the way, I realized I'd built a business model that only works if I'm the one doing everything. And that's not scalable. That's not sustainable. And honestly? It's causing chaos.

I have an incredible ops manager (Barrett—she's a queen), but I was making her life hell by being reactive, changing decisions every two days, and not giving her the structure she needed to actually help me. Balls were dropping. Things were slipping through the cracks. And I was burnt out.

So here's what I'm doing: I'm taking February to build the systems, delegate the processes, and transition from founder mode to CEO mode. Because staying in "solopreneur hustle" isn't my job anymore—and it shouldn't be yours either.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why being at capacity means it's time to pause and build structure (not push harder)
The difference between working IN your business vs. working ON your business
How reactive decision-making creates chaos for your team (even if your team is just you)
Why the "solopreneur" identity is actually a prison—and how to break free
The one thing Courtney's job description says (hint: it's just "coaching")
How to know when you've outgrown doing all the things yourself
Why postponing a workshop turned into the best decision for scaling
What it looks like to hand over your Forever Content system to someone else

Resources Mentioned:

Six Figure Sprint - Courtney's high-ticket coaching program
Yay for Clients: https://courtneychaal.com/yay-for-clients
Forever Content Ecosystem Workshop (coming in March)
Next week's episode: Turning Your Business Into a Machine

Take action now!

Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Client Booking Machine™ Training (free): https://courtneychaal.com/masterclass

Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

The State of Content Marketing in 2026: Why “forever content” is the future

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000

There has been a major shift in content marketing, and nobody's talking about it the way I am. So I'm breaking it down for you today, plus giving you a sneak peek at what I'm teaching in my upcoming workshop (coming February!) all about creating what I call "forever content."

Forever content is the opposite of what most business owners are stuck doing: constantly creating short-lived, disposable content on platforms that don't convert. In 2026, this hustle is not just exhausting—it's ineffective. We need a new game plan, and in this episode I'm walking you through it.

The shift is real. It's urgent. And if you're a service provider or online expert who wants to attract dream clients without living on Instagram, you need to hear this.

In this episode, I break down:

Why the "pick one platform and dominate it" strategy no longer works in 2026
The rise of content ecosystems over content silos
Why short-form, dopamine-hacked content is keeping you stuck (and broke)
The math behind content lifespan—and why Instagram is giving you terrible ROI
The power of forever content: what it is, where to publish it, and how to get started
My personal system for turning one podcast episode into a high-converting, multi-platform content machine
Why you need to reverse-engineer your content from the sale, not the algorithm

This is the beginning of a whole series on forever content. I’ll be teaching the full system inside my February workshop, so stay tuned for details!

Resources Mentioned:

Sign up for the Forever Content Workshop (coming soon!)
Check out my Client Booking Machine: https://courtneychaal.com/shop
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@courtneychaal
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

Take action now!

Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop
Freebies: https://courtneychaal.com/free
Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

Time Management for Entrepreneurs Who Hate Following a Schedule

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0000

This is the third episode in my Time Puzzle series—and this time, we’re going deeper. We’re not just talking about how to build a schedule that works. We’re unpacking the psychology of why pre-allocating your time creates more clarity, calm, and momentum (even if you don’t follow the plan perfectly).

If you’ve been using (or trying to use) the Time Puzzle method, but still find yourself spiraling into shame, procrastination, or executive function overload... this episode is for you.

I’m sharing:

The reason your brain rebels against structure (and how to work with it, not against it)
Why pre-deciding your calendar isn’t a constraint—it’s freedom
How to build self-trust even when you don’t “stick to the plan”
And the story of how an IKEA closet organizer broke my brain open about time (yes, seriously)

This episode is all about defaults vs. decisions, and why understanding that difference might be the key to getting more done with less drama.

You’ll also hear a very honest behind-the-scenes peek at how I had to reschedule this exact recording—and how the Time Puzzle helped me do it without the shame spiral.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why traditional time management methods often fail (and what they’re missing)
How pre-allocating your time boosts abundance, clarity, and peace of mind
The psychology behind “defaults” and why they matter more than willpower
What to do when you keep ignoring something on your calendar
How to reframe “not following the plan” as neutral, not failure
A personal story about burnout, nervous system recovery, and re-entry into work life
How the Time Puzzle method helps you build self-trust, one decision at a time

Mentioned Resources:

Time Puzzle Workshop: https://courtneychaal.com/time-puzzle
Six Figure Sprint: https://courtneychaal.com/apply

Take action now!

Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop
Freebies: https://courtneychaal.com/free
Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

Build Your Weekly Schedule

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 7 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

How to structure your calendar like a six figure service provider.

Ever feel like no matter how much time you technically have to work… you’re still always behind?

Yeah, I’ve been there too. And spoiler: the problem isn’t your time management—it’s your calendar strategy.

In this episode, I’m breaking down my entire “Time Puzzle” philosophy (yes, the same one behind my brand new workshop!) and why the way most of us structure our weeks as service providers is totally broken.

We’re ditching corporate productivity BS and fantasy color-coded schedules that crumble within 3 days. Instead, I’m walking you through the 4 types of work every service provider needs to make time for—and how to finally build a calendar that works for you (not against you).

✨ Bonus: If you want me to help you set this up live, join the 6-Figure Time Puzzle Workshop on Jan 15th (free if you attend live): https://courtneychaal.com/timepuzzle

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why traditional productivity advice doesn't work for entrepreneurs
The truth about “calendar guilt” and why it’s not your fault
The four essential types of work every service provider must make time for
How to reverse engineer your schedule from your goals (not your to-do list)
Why more time is not the answer (and what is)
My personal weekly structure—even when I was only working 5 hours a week

This is the missing piece if you’ve ever:

Tried to follow a calendar but gave up by Wednesday
Felt like you’re always working but never getting ahead
Dreamed of a schedule that feels clear, doable, and actually joyful

🎟️ Join the Time Puzzle Workshop (free if you come live!): https://courtneychaal.com/time-puzzle
🔁 Go back and listen to “The Most Productive Year of Your Life” for the 10 Calendar Commandments: https://courtneychaal.com/time-management-as-an-adhd-entrepreneur/
🧠 Grab the Reverse Engineer Your Six-Figure Business Workshop: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100k

Take action now!

Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/
🧠 Grab the Reverse Engineer Your Six-Figure Business Workshop: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse

It's time to dick around

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Mon, 5 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000

I don't know about you, but my adhd brain struggles a metric f*ck ton with transitions.

I spent the last 2+ weeks in "Holiday Mode".

"Holiday Mode Courtney" is playing video games with her brothers, having dance parties in the garage, doing art projects, and going to the Children's museum.

The thing is...

Holiday Courtney doesn't know that Work Courtney even exists!

For all Holiday Courtney knows, she is a lady of leisure and money falls from the sky (or Christmas presents?)

In order for me to go from "Holiday Courtney" into "Work Courtney" I need time to transition.

And that transition time?

It looks a lot like dicking around on my computer.

Time to click around on various apps and websites to start to remember who I am, what I do, and where I left off.

Time to brain dump on 750words.com.

Time to make lists and write down ideas.

However...the only way that you can feel good easing slowly into 2026 is if you can trust your plans.

Me?

I've baked "easing in" time to the first 2 weeks of the year using my Time Puzzle philosophy and my 10 Calendar Commandments.

📆 On January 15 I'm hosting a workshop teaching my Time Puzzle philosophy. Details on how to get a free ticket here!

🎧 I also just released a podcast episode going over my 10 Calendar Commandments. You can listen to it here!

I guess the point of this email is to let you off the hook this week.

You don't need to hit the ground running, or even walking for that matter.

You can take tomorrow to simply remember where the ground even is.

Maybe sit on it for a bit.

Do some gentle stretches.

This idea that we need to GO HARD right away comes, I think, from fear.

The fear comes from the pain of never reaching your goals and the determination to make this year different.

But I can tell you from experience that this is not a sustainable way to work.

You're off the hook...ok?

The most productive year of your LIFE

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Sat, 3 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

This calendar system changed my life. (I know how hyperbolic that sounds!)

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on Your Time Puzzle—the calendar system I created that has literally changed the way I run my business (and my life). I know that sounds dramatic, but I swear: this is the system that helped me have the most productive year of my entire life while raising two tiny humans and still having time to breathe.

If your relationship with your calendar feels like chaos, if you’re constantly playing catch-up, or if you spiral every time your plans get thrown off course (hi, me too 🙋🏻‍♀️), then buckle up—this one’s gonna hit.

I’ll walk you through:

The exact system I use to plan my time (even when life throws curveballs)

My 10 Calendar Commandments that have gone viral (for a reason)

The real reason most entrepreneurs are struggling with time (hint: it’s not what you think)

I’m also sharing all the details about this month’s workshop where we’ll go deep into this process: the Six-Figure Time Puzzle.

🧠 This isn’t your average productivity chat. It’s a full-on mindset + math reframe that will change how you think about time forever.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why traditional productivity hacks don’t work for service providers

The 3 calendar mistakes you’re probably making right now (and how to fix them)

How I use my calendar as a partner—not a prison

What to do when things don’t go to plan (because they won’t)

Why mastering your time starts with mastering your math

The mindset shift that helped me stop catastrophizing and start taking aligned action

🎁 Mentioned in this episode:

Get the free 10 Calendar Commandments guide: https://courtneychaal.com/calendar

Replay available after the event for $47 if you don’t attend live. After that? It’s $97 in the shop!

Take action now!

Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

How to Onboard Clients Without a CRM

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Do you really need a fancy all-in-one CRM to run your business like a pro? Plot twist: NOPE. In this episode, I’m breaking down how I’ve successfully onboarded hundreds of clients over the years—without ever stepping foot inside Dubsado, Honeybook, or any of those popular client management tools.

This episode was inspired by a question from my Six-Figure Sprint client, Alyssa, who asked what CRM everyone uses. Spoiler: I don’t use one. And the real kicker? I don’t think you need to either (unless you want to!).

Instead, I’m sharing my super streamlined, rinse-and-repeat onboarding process that doesn’t require any complicated software. It's simple, boring, profitable—and ADHD-friendly. If your current system is clunky, chaotic, or (let's be honest) non-existent, this one’s for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why I’ve never used a CRM (and still built a multiple six-figure business)

What you actually need to onboard clients seamlessly (hint: it's not 12 tools)

A step-by-step walkthrough of my onboarding workflow

The 3 essential tools I use (and how to set them up in less than an hour)

Why the welcome email is the most important part of your client experience

How to use Asana or Airtable to manage clients without the overwhelm

The psychology behind clear client communication—and how it prevents burnout

Mentioned Resources:

Download the free client welcome email template: https://courtneychaal.com/welcome-email

Watch the free masterclass: https://courtneychaal.com/masterclass

Join Yay for Clients: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Apply for Six-Figure Sprint: https://courtneychaal.com/apply

Boring and Profitable: Your 2026 Business Strategy

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Are you addicted to complexity in your business… but calling it “freedom” and “creativity”?

Yeah. Been there. Built a 17-tab Airtable base there.

This week on the podcast, I’m getting REAL about what’s holding so many service providers back from making consistent, six-figure income—and surprise! It’s not your marketing, or your audience size, or the fact that you haven’t posted on Instagram in a week. It’s the way you’re clinging to chaos in the name of passion and possibility.

This episode is your wake-up call.

We’re talking about the personal and strategic shift I’m making for 2026: boring and profitable.

This is not about making your business soulless. It’s about getting laser-focused, creating repeatable systems, and constraining your energy so that your business runs smoother, pays you more, and takes less of your life force to operate.

I’ll walk you through what’s changing in my business, the symptoms of over-complexity you might not realize you’re dealing with, and how to adopt the “boring and profitable” mantra to simplify and scale.

And hey, if you're multi-passionate, high on ideas, or allergic to planning... you're gonna feel very seen.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

Why creative entrepreneurs overcomplicate EVERYTHING
The 4 main functions of your business and how to simplify each one
Signs your business is too complex (even if it’s “working”)
The sneaky drama you’re addicted to (and how it’s costing you money)
What actually builds a profitable business (hint: it’s not another new offer)
How I’m structuring my 2026 with boring, repeatable systems
What it takes to become a 6-figure CEO—and what’s getting in your way

Resources & Mentions:

Take action now!

Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop
Freebies: https://courtneychaal.com/free
Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

Fix the leaks in your Client Booking Machine

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Ever feel like your business should be working—but clients just aren’t flowing in like they’re supposed to?

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the 100K Roadmap Calls I’ve been doing lately and walking you through the most common problems I see with service providers’ Client Booking Machines.

Here’s the truth: Most of y’all already have a bunch of stuff set up—but if it’s built out of order or the pieces aren’t connected properly, it’s leaking clients, momentum, and money.

Whether you’ve been in business for years or you’re just starting to sell your services, I’ll help you diagnose exactly what’s missing, what’s broken, and how to plug those gaps so you can finally create consistent cash flow.

🎟️ Want to build your Client Booking Machine the right way in 2026?
Come to my workshop: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K Year happening December 3.

It’s $97—or you can get a free ticket right now here:
👉 https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K

What you’ll learn in this episode:

The #1 reason why your offer isn’t selling (hint: it’s not your marketing)
The 4 major “leaks” in your Client Booking Machine
How to self-diagnose what’s working vs. what needs fixing
Why building your sales system out of order guarantees burnout
The real role of visibility (and why Instagram Reels aren’t your savior)
What to do if you’ve already built a bunch of stuff but it’s not working
How to align your offer, sales system, and marketing to book more clients with less stress

Resources mentioned:

Free Masterclass: https://courtneychaal.com/masterclass
Sign up for the Dec 3 workshop: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K
Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop
Freebies: https://courtneychaal.com/free
Connect on social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

How to Productize a Super Custom Service with Miranda Braithwaite

hello@courtneychaal.com (Miranda Braithwaite, Courtney Chaal) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

If you’ve ever felt like your services are too custom to be simplified, you need to meet Miranda Braithwaite from Moonstone Creative—a brand and web designer who creates astrology-infused brands based on your birth chart.

In this episode, we talk about how Miranda went from overdelivering and undercharging to building a three-tier product suite that attracts dream clients, books up her calendar, and sets her apart as a market of one.

Together we go deep on:

How she infused astrology into her entire design process (and why clients LOVE it)
Why the "mini offer" route didn’t make sense for her—and what she did instead
Breaking the addiction to over-customization and perfectionism (this part is a must-listen)
What finally got her to launch the damn thing (hint: tough love + deadlines)
And the exact structure of her offer suite (including the signature service that starts it all)

This is one of those juicy behind-the-scenes convos that shows you what it really looks like to evolve your business, own your magic, and design offers that sell themselves.

Whether you’re a designer, coach, or service provider who wants to do things differently (and more joyfully), this episode is going to give you permission and a game plan.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why astrology makes Miranda a better brand designer (seriously, it’s genius)
The surprising reason her clients are excited to upgrade to higher-ticket offers
How to create a 3-tier product suite without being random or redundant
The mindset shift that helped her launch her service with confidence
What it really takes to turn your “messy magic” into a marketable system

🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:

Book your $100K Roadmap Call with me! (I'm doing 100 free calls first come, first served!)

Six Figure Sprint: https://courtneychaal.com/six-figure-sprint

Yay for Clients: https://courtneychaal.com/yay-for-clients

Client Capacity Calculator: https://courtneychaal.com/calculator

All my offers: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

Your $100K Wake Up Call

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This is your 100K wake-up call AKA why six figures needs to be the floor (not the dream)

Are you building your business like a real business… or are you secretly gambling your time, energy, and money away on what-ifs and maybes?

In this foundational episode, I’m breaking down exactly why $100K is the floor of what your business should be aiming for next year. Not the ceiling. Not some wild, distant dream. The goddamn baseline.

This is the wake-up call that I want everyone in my audience to hear — especially if you’ve been treating $5K months like a goal instead of a stepping stone.

I’ll also share the big change I’m making in 2026 (starting with a free live workshop on December 3rd), what I mean by being "profitable and boring," and why your business isn’t a hobby, a hope, or a gamble.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

Why six figures isn’t luxury — it’s dignity
The mindset trap that’s keeping you stuck at $2K, $5K, even $8K months
How to stop building from the past and start planning from the future
Why a $100K plan isn’t just possible—it’s your responsibility
The exact math behind what it takes to pay yourself well
Why reverse engineering your revenue is the smartest move you can make

🎟️ Get your free ticket for the live workshop: Reverse Engineer Your First 100K Year (Dec 3!) https://courtneychaal.com/100k-workshop

🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:

Book your $100K Roadmap Call with me! (I'm doing 100 free calls first come, first served!)

Six Figure Sprint: https://courtneychaal.com/six-figure-sprint

Yay for Clients: https://courtneychaal.com/yay-for-clients

Client Capacity Calculator: https://courtneychaal.com/calculator

All my offers: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Book your $100K Roadmap Call with me!

Hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

Ultimate Guide to Packaging Services (Part 2)

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000

This is Part 2 of the ultimate guide to packaging your service—and if you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, stop what you’re doing and go back. I promise I rarely say this, but it’s that important. Part 1 is the mindset. The positioning. The reason your offer even matters. Part 2? That’s the mechanics. And if you don’t get your head right first, no framework in the world is going to save your service.

Now, assuming you’re caught up… today we’re diving into the 5 steps to actually build a signature service. Not the bloated, 12-week, 7-call Frankenstein offer you see all over Instagram. We’re talking about packaging something your clients will actually buy—and rave about.

This episode is pure fire, start to finish. I’m breaking down real stories from client sessions and sales DMs, and yes, even a conversation I eavesdropped on in a hair salon 👀. All to show you how most people are still packaging their services in a way that keeps them stuck.

If you want your signature service to sell on repeat (without burning you out), this episode is your new roadmap.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

The #1 mistake people make when they package a service

Why more “stuff” doesn’t make your offer more valuable

The exact 5-step process to go from brainstorm to offer

Why being “introverted” is not an excuse to skip market research

How to create a framework that sells (even if your work is nonlinear)

Ways to balance what your client thinks they want vs. what they actually need

A better alternative to “unlimited Voxer” (please stop doing this 🙏)

Why your pricing, timeline, and deliverables need to be designed around results—not just what’s standard in your industry

📚 Mentioned Resources:

Six Figure Sprint: https://courtneychaal.com/six-figure-sprint

Yay for Clients: https://courtneychaal.com/yay-for-clients

Client Capacity Calculator: https://courtneychaal.com/calculator

All my offers: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

Ultimate Guide to Packaging Services (Part 1)

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Your package isn’t the problem (but your approach might be)

You’re stuck in a service package spiral and wondering why nobody’s biting.

You’ve followed all the rules, named your niche, picked a job title, copied someone’s “signature package” off their website, put your offer together, and still… crickets?

Let’s change that.

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode series, and it’s the one you cannot skip. I just wrapped the first round of my free “100K Roadmap” mini service calls (PSA: book yours at the link below), and there was one BIG theme that came up over and over again:

Packaging. But not in the way you think.

Most service providers are packaging their offers backwards. You're building from your skillset instead of starting with what your market actually wants. In this episode, we’re flipping the script on how to craft a signature service that actually books clients and grows your business without you burning out or undercharging.

If you’re tired of hourly work, custom proposals, or no one buying your stuff, hit play now.

In this episode, we’re diving into:

The #1 mistake service providers make when packaging their offers

Why copying others in your niche will keep you stuck (and broke)

What it actually means to be commodified—and why that’s killing your sales

The missing piece that Marie Forleo’s B-School didn’t teach back in the day

Why you must separate your skillset from your business offer (yes, really)

How to shift from freelancer mode to true business owner thinking

What positioning actually means (and why your package doesn’t matter until you’ve nailed this)

If you want to create a service that people see and say “YES—this is exactly what I need,” this is the episode to binge. (And don’t forget to tune in next week for Part 2 where we get into the nitty-gritty of what goes in your package.)

Resources + Links:

🎯 Book your FREE 100K Roadmap Call: https://courtneychaal.com/roadmap

🛍 Grab Booked in 5 Days Challenge for $17 ($20 off with code PODCAST): https://courtneychaal.com/booked

🎓 Watch the Build a Client Booking Machine Masterclass: https://courtneychaal.com/masterclass

💡 Ready to build your signature service? Join Yay for Clients: https://courtneychaal.com/yay

Take action now!

Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Free Service Pricing Calculator

Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

how I got back to 8K months

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Coming back from (what I’m calling) maternity leave at the start of 2025, my business revenue had basically gone poof. I had shut down a program, my offers were scattered, cash flow was spotty, and I was impatiently trying to force things to click with digital products and course funnels.

Spoiler: It wasn’t working.

In this episode, I’m walking you through how I got back to an $8K/month baseline using one specific service—and how I followed the exact process I teach inside of Yay for Clients to do it. No magic. No fluff. Just strategy, mindset, and a few blunt realizations that changed everything.

If you're stuck in the “I want to scale” phase but your cash flow is stressed AF, this is your permission slip to stop chasing every idea and focus on what works.

You’ll also hear the full evolution of my “Courtney for a Quarter” offer into what’s now the Six Figure Sprint—and why I believe every service provider should start here before trying to automate or scale.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

Why I let go of my course revenue goals (for now) to prioritize service cash flow

How trying to be “above” my own strategy was keeping me stuck

The blunt mindset shift that got me out of burnout and back in the driver’s seat

The exact steps I followed to book out my service and hit 8K months

Why 100K should be your floor, not your dream

How I rebranded and repositioned my offer for better results (without burning it all down)

Resources & Mentions:

Yay for Clients Program

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Take action now!

Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

You already have a 6-figure business

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:20:00 +0000

Your Six-Figure Reality Already Exists (Let’s Tap In!)

What if you already had a six-figure business—and all you had to do was align with it?

In this mini but mighty solo episode, I’m guiding you through a short, potent visualization exercise to help you shift out of “hustle mode” and into the frequency of someone who already makes $100K a year (or more).

I’m not just talking about wishful thinking. I’m talking about training your brain and body to feel like the version of you who already has the income, the clients, the confidence, and the clarity.

This episode is equal parts mindset, nervous system reset, and energetic quantum leap. You’ll want to come back to this one again and again—especially on those “WTF am I doing?” days.

💡Pro tip: For best results, listen somewhere you can close your eyes and not be disturbed. Let’s tap into that six-figure version of you right now.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why your current reality is just a reflection of your past self—and how to shift it fast

A simple nervous system reset to help you get out of your head and into your body

How to tap into the emotional frequency of having $10K months (even if it feels far away)

What to do when your brain resists abundance or freaks out about “how”

Why feeling the end result now is the actual strategy to creating it

Resources & Links:

💻 Apply for the Six-Figure Sprint: https://courtneychaal.com/six-figure-sprint
🎧 Re-listen anytime you need to get realigned!
📲 Come say hi on IG: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

Take action now!
-Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop
-Freebies: https://courtneychaal.com/free
-Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

Hit these 3 milestones to make 6-figures

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Hey hey! In this episode, I’m giving you the ultimate clarity you’ve been craving—aka, the exact roadmap to build a sustainable, six-figure service-based business without flailing, floating, or spiraling in content land.

If you’ve ever wondered:

“Why am I stuck?”

“What should I actually be working on?”

“How do I get to consistent $8-10K months without burning out?”

…then buckle up, buttercup. Because I’m laying it all out for you.

After working with hundreds of service providers, I’ve spotted the pattern that separates those who hit 6 figures from those who spin in circles—and it all comes down to hitting these 3 milestones (in order!):

Validate your offer

Sell it with a repeatable system

Amplify with marketing that actually works

This episode will help you identify exactly where you are on the roadmap right now—and what your next milestone is so you can stop tweaking, overthinking, and making busy work your full-time job.

Plus: I’m officially opening applications for my brand new coaching program Six Figure Sprint, and you’re invited to a private advanced training happening Thursday, September 11.

You’ll walk away with a crystal-clear 90-day sprint plan to get you to consistent clients and real revenue ASAP.

→ Apply now for your invite:
https://courtneychaal.com/six-figure-sprint

🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The real reason your sales system isn’t working (hint: it’s not the sales page)

Why posting on Instagram isn’t your business strategy (and what is)

The 3 business milestones every service provider must hit in order

What to do if you’re “stuck” in content creation or offer tweaking land

The sneaky subconscious mind tricks that keep you safe—but broke

Why a sexy funnel won’t save you if you haven’t done this first

How the new Six Figure Sprint coaching container combines strategy, mindset, and support for maximum momentum

🔗 Resources & Links:

💥 Apply now for the September 11th Private Training: https://courtneychaal.com/six-figure-sprint

💡 DM me your questions on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

Take action now!

Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

You have to hit these 6 obstacles on your way to 6-figures

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Let’s be real: growing a six-figure service business isn’t just about better content or sexier sales pages. It’s about knowing what’s actually in your way… and having a plan to move through it.

In this episode, I’m walking you through the six exact obstacles that every service provider will hit on the road to building a six-figure business—because they’re not glitches in the system, they are the system.

These are the places you’ll feel stuck, frustrated, or like, “Wait… am I even cut out for this?” But I want to show you how to name what’s going on so you can stop spinning and start seeing real traction.

This episode is for you if:

You’re getting clients but it still feels chaotic or random

You’re burned out or undercharging

You’re tired of guessing what’s “not working”

You want a roadmap that actually makes sense

These six checkpoints are predictable. Which means once you know what they are, you can hit them on purpose—and grow faster.

I also share how these obstacles inspired my brand new 90-day coaching program, Six Figure Sprint, designed to help you validate, sell, and scale your signature service—without wasting time stuck in “maybe later” mode.

👉 Missed the last episode? Go listen to my full 2025 rebuild story. These episodes go perfectly together.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The 6 core obstacles between you and six-figure success

Why you keep hitting the same frustrating patterns (and how to stop)

The biggest mindset mistake that keeps service providers broke

How to shift from hustle to repeatability in your business

Why marketing isn’t the first thing you should fix

A behind-the-scenes peek at my new Six Figure Sprint program

🛠 Resources Mentioned:

Apply for the Six Figure Sprint: https://courtneychaal.com/six-figure-sprint

Take action now!

Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/six-figure-sprint

Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

Zero to 100 in 6 Months: My Honest 2025 Recap

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:15:00 +0000

What does it really look like to rebuild your business from the ground up—while recovering from burnout, going all in on your purpose, and wrangling two toddlers?

In this honest, behind-the-scenes episode, I’m walking you through exactly how I went from “hot mess express” to fully booked and focused in the first six months of 2025. I’m breaking down what I actually did month-by-month, the painful (but necessary) lessons I learned, and why I’m doubling down on helping service providers scale to six figures and beyond. Consider this your permission slip to stop chasing shiny objects and start building the business that can actually support you.

🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The “rock bottom” moment that started my 2025 reset

Why I made $30K with no team and no systems

What I would’ve done differently if I was coaching myself

The mistake that cost me sales in February

The offer I launched too early (and what it taught me)

The pivotal May moment that forced me to stop and FOCUS

How I booked out Courtney for a Quarter in just 2 weeks

Why “one thing to a million” is now my whole business plan

What’s next: my reimagined offer and new six-figure message

How we doubled our funnel price and 4x’d pay-in-fulls

🛠️ Resources & Mentions:

Yay for Clients: https://courtneychaal.com/yay-for-clients

Booked in 5 Days Challenge: https://courtneychaal.com/booked-in-5-days

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

THIS is why you don't have clients (and the solution!)

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000

We need to talk about your messaging.
If your calendar is empty—or your boundaries are busted—this episode is for you.

I’m sneaking into my office with a McDonald's burger in one hand and a fire in my soul to break down a big truth: whether you’re struggling to get clients or drowning in burnout from too many of the wrong ones… it’s the same root issue.

Let’s be real: I haven’t been loud enough about this. But that ends now.

In this episode, I’m calling out the two types of entrepreneurs I see over and over again—the Clientless Creator and the Booked Out Bender—and why both are secretly suffering from the exact same problem: unclear, unvalidated messaging.

This isn't about doing more. It’s about doing the right work to make your offer magnetic AF.

Come for the McDonald's confession, stay for the messaging truth bomb. And don't forget to grab your spot for the Build a Client Booking Machine Masterclass on July 31st (or watch the replay if you’re listening later):
👉 https://courtneychaal.com/masterclass

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why “Where are the clients?!” is not the real question

The 2 types of stuck service providers (and how to know which one you are)

How unclear messaging causes burnout AND crickets

The sneaky difference between a real signature service and a hot mess in disguise

The only way to know your offer is ready to sell

The one thing you need to do before creating your next service or funnel

👇 Mentioned in this Episode:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

Take action now!

Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

YOU are not your business

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000

You Are Not Your Business (Even If It Feels That Way)

I just got back from a family trip to California—and after some much-needed rest, I am fired up, re-inspired, and READY to get back to work. And today’s message? It’s one I wish someone had drilled into my head when I started my business back in 2012:

👉🏼 You are not your business.

This solo episode is a heartfelt, fire-starting pep talk to every service provider out there who’s accidentally built their business like it’s an extension of themselves—and is feeling overwhelmed, over-attached, and totally burnt out because of it.

I’m sharing why this mindset keeps you stuck, how it sneaks into everything from your pricing to your content, and the simple but powerful shift that will change everything about how you show up (and sell).

This is the exact mindset you need before you build your Client Booking Machine—and yes, I’m inviting you to the last live round of my Build a Client Booking Machine Masterclass happening Wednesday, July 31st at 10am Pacific. Get in here:
👉🏼 https://courtneychaal.com/masterclass

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, resentful, or stuck in your business lately—this episode is your wake-up call.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

The dangerous trap of over-identifying with your business (and how it shows up)

Why “self-expression” shouldn’t be the only strategy in your business

The truth about why I used to take every no, critique, and slow month personally

What I learned during a business retreat in Bali that changed everything

Why treating your business like a machine (instead of your soul’s art project) will set you FREE

The mental model I use to separate myself from my business (blocks and towers, anyone?)

How to build a service-based business that doesn't emotionally wreck you every quarter

Plus: The inside scoop on the upcoming Client Booking Machine Masterclass and why you need to be there live.

🎧 Press play and let’s build your business—without burning out your brain.

Resources & Links:

Join the Masterclass: https://courtneychaal.com/masterclass

Watch the 6-Figure Blueprint Masterclass replay (inside the School community!)

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

Take action now!

Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

Building a Business That Works with Your Brain with Claire Paniccia

hello@courtneychaal.com (Claire Paniccia) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Neurodivergent entrepreneurs—this one’s for you. 💥

In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing the raw truth about what it’s like to grow a business when your brain doesn’t fit the traditional mold. From getting an ADHD diagnosis in my 30s to the very real experience of burnout and creative shutdown, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I’ve had to radically rethink what “success” looks like—and why the neurodivergent lens changes everything.

This episode is both an invitation and a permission slip to build a business that works with your brain, not against it.

I also give you a behind-the-scenes preview of the upcoming Neurodiverse CEO Summit—a 3-day event for entrepreneurs who are ready to stop pretending, start accommodating their brains, and build wildly aligned businesses.

Whether you’re diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or just starting to suspect that your brain might be wired differently, you are so welcome here.

🧠 Here's what we explore in this episode:

What it feels like to build a business when you’re constantly working against your brain
The link between neurodivergence, creativity, and burnout
Why “mindset” talk often misses the mark for neurodiverse folks
How I’m reimagining my business to honor my ADHD diagnosis and capacity
The difference between doing business as a “healthy person” vs. one with a unique brain
Why traditional systems and productivity hacks can actually make things worse
The story behind the Neurodiverse CEO Summit—and why I created it
A vision for business that honors who you are, not who you’re trying to perform as

✨ SPECIAL INVITE: The Neurodiverse CEO Summit (July 28–31) Claire is hosting the free virtual Neurodiverse CEO Summit, and she wants you there!

This event is designed by and for entrepreneurs with ADHD, autism, chronic illness, anxiety, and other neurodivergent identities.

And it’s all about building a business that actually works for your brain.

Here’s what you’ll love:

🎤 25+ speakers who are neurodivergent themselves (myself included!)
💡 Practical strategies for productivity, marketing, pricing, systems, and tech
🧠 Tools that match your energy, not fight it
🔄 How to reuse shiny new ideas (without burning out)
💵 Real financial growth—without hustle-culture pressure

👉 Click here to grab your free ticket and join the movement!

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Take action now!

Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

The Six Figure Mindset

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 14:57:35 +0000

This episode is short, spicy, and straight from the heart. I’m walking you through the exact mindset shift I had to make before I ever saw six figures in my business — and trust me, it had nothing to do with working harder or doing more. This is the episode I’ll be referring people to for years because this is where it all starts: belief. If you're stuck spinning your wheels under $100K, this is your permission slip to stop playing small.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why six figures starts in your mind, not your business plan
The sneaky beliefs that held me back (and probably have you stuck too)
How I moved from people-pleaser freelancer to CEO energy
What “future me” believes that got her to $250K+
Why I had to get nauseated daily to finally grow

Links & Resources:

👉 Join my FREE Six-Figure Roadmap Workshop happening TOMORROW, July 10: https://courtneychaal.com/blueprint

🔥 Watch the Build a Client Booking Machine Masterclass: https://courtneychaal.com/masterclass

🤩 Meet Future Me (my GPT!): https://courtneychaal.com/future

Transition from Services to Courses

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 15:47:20 +0000

If you're dreaming about trading client work for course sales, you need to listen to this episode. I'm walking you through what it really takes to transition from 1:1 services to courses without crashing your revenue or your sanity. I’m breaking down the three biggest mistakes I see (and have made!), what systems you absolutely need in place, and how streamlining your services now sets you up for scalable success later. This is the honest truth about what it actually looks like to make the leap—and how to do it right.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why streamlining your services is the smartest first step to launching a course
The three biggest mistakes I see when transitioning from services to courses
How to know if you're being a People Pleaser, Pleasure Seeker, or Over-Complicator
What needs to be locked in (marketing, sales, delivery!) before launching a course
My hot take: Services are how you make money now, courses are how you scale later

Links & Resources:

💻 Client Booking Machine Masterclass: https://courtneychaal.com/masterclass

🥳 Yay for Clients: https://courtneychaal.com/yay-for-clients

🎤 Services vs Courses Episode: https://yay-for-business-with-courtney-chaal.simplecast.com/episodes/services-vs-courses

🎤 Denning-Kruger Effect Episode: https://yay-for-business-with-courtney-chaal.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-40-dunning-kruger-effect

💌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal

Services vs. Courses

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:00:34 +0000

This is the pep talk (and reality check) every service provider needs.

I’m getting brutally honest in this episode about one of the most common crossroads entrepreneurs face: “Should I stick with 1:1 services, or launch a course?”

Spoiler alert: There’s no one-size-fits-all answer—but there is a right path for you right now, and I’m walking you through exactly how to figure that out. I’m busting myths, bringing the receipts, and sharing the math behind your business model choices so you can stop spinning out and start moving forward with clarity and confidence.

If your course isn’t selling, if you’re burnt out from services, or if you're dreaming of that “passive income” life—pause and listen to this first.

We’re not here to shame anyone’s journey, but we are here to face the facts. And those facts will set you free (and maybe even make you some money).

What you’ll learn in this episode:

The real reason most courses don’t sell (it’s not your content)
Why 1:1 services are still the most realistic path to revenue for most people
What it actually takes to make courses profitable
The essential runway you need to shift from services to scalable offers
My signature "Client Capacity Calculator" and how to use it to check your bandwidth
Why over-delivery is hurting your revenue and what to do instead
How to calculate your max earning potential (and adjust accordingly)

Resources Mentioned:
🧮 Free Client Capacity Calculator: https://courtneychaal.com/calculator
🎓 Yay for Clients Program: https://courtneychaal.com/yay-for-clients
💼 Streamline Your Signature Service Course (included for YFC students!)

My Quarter 2 Reckoning

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Quarter 2 has been a journey—and in this raw solo episode, I’m walking you through every messy, magical, and humbling moment. From skipping my buffer week (big mistake) to nearly burning through my cashflow (whoops), I’m unpacking what actually happened behind the scenes in Q2 of my business and what I’m doing differently going into Q3.

This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the real deal. The detours. The reckoning. The lessons that slapped me in the face. If you’ve ever felt like your big plans got totally derailed, or you’re not sure how to balance building momentum with staying grounded—this one’s for you.

We’re talking:

The quarter started with roadblocks (literally) and a daycare drop-off that rocked my world

Why skipping a "week 13" buffer derailed my entire Q2 rhythm

The huge mistake I made with my offer priorities—and why it almost cost me my cashflow

My unexpected reckoning moment (and why the Magic Quarter is designed for exactly this)

The underrated power of your weekly tracker (aka why I’m calling it GOD now)

How I’m approaching Q3 planning very differently because of this

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

What happens when you don’t pause before diving into a new quarter

Why cashflow needs to come before scaling (even when it’s not sexy)

How obstacles are actually the path to your goal—not the thing in the way

What my nervous system taught me about freezing and "going blank"

The exact changes I’m making to my Q3 priorities and planning process

Links & Resources:

✨ Join the FREE Quarterly Planning Workshop on June 18th: https://courtneychaal.com/quarter
✨ Want my calendar system? Get the Calendar Commandments here: https://courtneychaal.com/calendar
✨ Apply to work with me 1:1 in Courtney for a Quarter: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Take action now! -Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop
-Freebies: https://courtneychaal.com/free
-Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

The Magic Pause: You're not stuck for the reason you think

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 4 Jun 2025 20:40:00 +0000

Fresh off a powerful Magic Quarter call, I hit record on this mini episode to share the exact exercise I gave my clients—because this is the thing that will change your life and your business.

If you’re off track with your goals, avoiding your bank account, procrastinating on posting content, or stuck in the spiral of “I suck because I didn’t follow through again,” this episode is your invitation to STOP spiraling and START rewiring your brain in real time.

We’re breaking down why the feeling you’re avoiding is the thing standing between you and your next level—and how to move through it (instead of around it).

I’m walking you through a deceptively simple exercise that will completely change the way you approach discomfort, fear, and resistance in your business.

If you actually do this, you’ll get where you want to go—faster.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why you're not hitting your goals (spoiler: it's not what you think)

How to stop letting your emotions sabotage your progress

The exact exercise I give my clients to build emotional resilience

What to do when looking at your data makes you want to crawl into a hole

How to train your brain to stop panicking—and start solving

Resources & Mentions:

🎥 Free Future You training: https://courtneychaal.com/future

✨ Quarterly Planning Workshop (June 18): https://courtneychaal.com/quarter

📝 Apply for Courtney for a Quarter (by June 10): https://courtneychaal.com/shop

📥 DM Workshop (June 9): Details on IG: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

Questions? DM me or email hello@courtneychaal.com

Tap Your Way to Your Goals with Jacqui Acree

hello@courtneychaal.com (Jacqui Acree) — Mon, 2 Jun 2025 16:20:00 +0000

Your nervous system isn’t broken—it’s brilliant.

In this hilarious, heartwarming, and super real convo with EFT practitioner Jackie Acree, we’re unpacking how your nervous system might be the real reason you're stuck when it comes to your goals. If you’ve ever said, “I know what to do but I’m still not doing it,” this one’s for you.

We talk about goal trauma, nervous system zaps, bear sightings, Danny Tanner (yep), and why you can’t mindset your way out of a stress response. Jackie’s approach to EFT tapping is research-backed, non-woo, and totally practical. This episode will make you laugh, reflect, and finally understand why your strategy isn’t the problem—your safety system is.

PSA: You are not a problem to be solved. Your body is just trying to keep you alive. Let’s work with it instead of against it.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

What EFT tapping is (and why it’s not as woo-woo as you think)

How your nervous system sabotages your best-laid plans

Why mindset work alone isn’t enough to create real change

The truth about goal trauma (and why it’s not just “you being lazy”)

How to support your nervous system through life and business plot twists

Why emotional regulation is more powerful than discipline

How to actually feel your feelings without drowning in them

Resources & Links:

🎯 Grab your seat in Jackie’s free Feel Good Goals session (June 2–4):
https://courtneyjohnston--jacquiacree.thrivecart.com/gtsc-2025/
90 minutes. Multiple times. You pick. You will FEEL the difference.

🌲 Follow Jackie on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jackie.acree
💻 Learn more about Jackie’s work: https://jackieacree.com

The DM Strategy That Got Me 70+ Conversations in 24 Hours

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Thu, 29 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Ever wish your dream clients would just show up in your DMs saying, “OMG, I love what you’re doing—can we work together?”

Yeah. That happens. And no, it’s not magic—it’s strategy. ✨

In this episode, I’m following up on our convo about getting clients from your DMs with 3 very specific ways to start conversations that don’t feel salesy, awkward, or like you’re that random “hey girl” energy from 2017.

I’m walking you through the real post that ignited 70+ conversations in less than 24 hours, how to turn freebies into connection points (not just deliverables), and why it’s time to stop being allergic to 1:1 convos if you actually want consistent sales. This is your permission slip to stop waiting and start talking.

And hey, if you want to learn what to do after you’ve started the convo—so it actually leads to clients—you need to come to my new live workshop, Get Clients from DMs.

🎟 Get your early bird ticket at: https://courtneychaal.com/dms

💥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The post that generated 70+ DM conversations overnight—and why it worked
How to use ManyChat without sounding like a robot
Why your “freebie” is the perfect convo starter (when done right)
How to offer strategic free coaching in the DMs without giving away the farm
The sneaky bonus strategy you’re probably overlooking
How to follow up without being weird

🔗 Resources & Links:

🔥 Sign up for the Get Clients from DMs Workshop: https://courtneychaal.com/dms

💌 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

The Magic that is "Forever" Content

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 21 May 2025 13:17:50 +0000

I know this topic might not sound sexy—but it’s one of the most powerful habits I’ve ever committed to in my business.

In this impromptu solo episode, I’m talking all about your weekly long-form content—a.k.a. what I call your forever content. This is the thing that builds trust with your audience, grows your visibility, supports your launches, and keeps your business running even when life gets chaotic. I’ve been both consistent and inconsistent with weekly content over the years, and I can tell you with 100% certainty: you feel the difference when it’s not there.

If you’ve been feeling wobbly in your business or wondering why things just aren’t clicking… this might be the missing piece.

What You’ll Learn:

Why your forever content is a non-negotiable marketing habit
The “drips, drizzles, and deluges” framework I use in my business (and teach in my programs)
The four types of weekly long-form content to choose from (and how to pick the right one for you)
Why I regret stopping my weekly content years ago
How this one commitment creates consistency, momentum, and magnetism—even when things feel messy

Resources I Mention:

🔥 Magic Quarter

👉 Yay For Clients

Gemma Bonham-Carter’s Genius AI Strategy

hello@courtneychaal.com (Gemma Bonham Carter) — Mon, 19 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000

What if building your dream business was as easy as having a conversation with your future self?

In this episode, I’m chatting with my friend and AI mentor Gemma Bonham-Carter about how she went from nap-time hustling with toddlers to creating a wildly efficient, scalable business using AI tools (yes, including ChatGPT—and no, it’s not just for writing social posts).

We’re diving into the practical, behind-the-scenes uses of AI in online business—and why creating custom GPTs might just change your life (and finally get that offer off your digital to-do list). From building sales pages in 48 hours to outsourcing your brain’s clutter to an AI clone of yourself, this is one of those episodes where you’ll want to pause, take notes, and then lose sleep building your own assistant. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Gemma’s also sharing details about her free AI Unlocked summit, which I’m speaking at! It's packed with tutorials, strategies, and eye-opening ideas for using AI in every corner of your biz—from content creation to course delivery.

This episode is your permission slip to stop doing everything manually and start letting the robots help.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The real reason Gemma started using AI (hint: it wasn’t to be trendy)

Her first “holy sh*t” moment with ChatGPT and how it sparked her obsession

Why building custom GPTs is a game-changer for entrepreneurs (and not as techy as it sounds)

Ways to use AI that go way beyond content creation (think: curriculum support bots and dream-life planning)

How one student’s VA is now building custom GPTs and transforming their business

Why speed + simplicity are the secret weapons you didn’t know you needed

Resources & Mentions:

The AI Unlocked Summit! (affiliate link): https://courtneyjohnston--gemmabonhamcarter.thrivecart.com/ai-unlocked/

Learn more about Gemma’s AI Dream Team program (affiliate link): https://courtneyjohnston--gemmabonhamcarter.thrivecart.com/ai-dream-team-secret/673bb8c2ae01f/

Connect with Gemma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gemmabonhamcarter/

Take action now!

Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Booked in 5 Days Challenge.

Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

Ep 96 Build a Client Booking MACHINE!

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 14 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

What if you never had to write a custom proposal again?

In this solo episode, I’m sharing an abridged version of my Client Booking Machine training—the proven system I teach inside Yay for Clients to help service providers go from crickets to booked out in 90 days (without undercharging, customizing everything, or living in feast-and-famine land).

This is for you if:

You’re over ghosted proposals, “I can’t afford it” convos, and soul-sucking projects that pay you peanuts.
You’re ready to build a rinse-and-repeat client booking system that attracts perfect-fit clients (without selling your soul).
You want real momentum, real money, and real boundaries.

If you're a creative solopreneur who knows you're good at what you do—but can’t seem to book clients consistently? This episode is your no-fluff wake-up call.

We’re ditching the old advice (“Post on IG! Do free discovery calls!”) and replacing it with a modern, lazy-girl-friendly system that actually works.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

Why most service providers stay stuck in the feast-and-famine cycle (and how to escape it for good)
The 3 key pieces of the “Client Booking Machine” system: your Signature Service, Lazy Sales System, and Client Magnet
How to use the Mini Service Method to build momentum fast (and get those “receipts” that your offer works)
Why your free calls shouldn’t be discovery calls (and what to offer instead)
How to use 90-day sprints to book out your biz—without burning out

🎯 This episode is your permission slip to stop winging it and finally treat your business like the legit, joy-fueled client magnet it’s meant to be.

💻 Resources Mentioned:

Watch the full masterclass + get the special Yay for Clients offer.

Ep 95 Your $100K Roadmap

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 7 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck hovering at $60K, busting your butt with client work, and wondering how on earth anyone makes six figures without working double-time or tripling their prices (which no one seems willing to pay)… this episode is your lightbulb moment.

I’m breaking down the exact path to making $100K without burnout, hustle, or having to constantly “reinvent the wheel” for every client. Whether you’re maxed out with 1:1 work or dreaming of launching a course, this episode gives you the roadmap to sustainable six-figure success—starting with your signature service.

This one’s packed with real talk, number breakdowns, and the strategy I used (and teach!) to help you work less, charge more, and finally build the business that feels as good as it looks on paper.

💥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why $100K is a milestone worth aiming for (even if it’s not everything)
The real reason you’re stuck at your current income plateau
Why booking more clients isn’t the answer—and what to do instead
The difference between a “custom” service and a signature service
How to reverse-engineer your $100K year with simple math (no complicated funnels required)
The 3-part Client Booking Machine you need to book better clients faster
Why your course shouldn’t come first (and what to launch after you streamline)
The fastest path to scaling without hiring a team or burning out

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

👉 Build a Client Booking Machine Masterclass: https://courtneychaal.com/masterclass

💻 Client Capacity Calculator: https://courtneychaal.com/calculator

🔥 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

The Lazy Sales System

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:38:50 +0000

Instead, I’m walking you through the Lazy Sales System—a simple, scalable, and (dare I say) elegant way to get clients without selling your soul. This system doesn’t just make your life easier—it helps your potential clients feel confident, informed, and ready to say YES. No pressure, no awkward pitches, no burning out on Zoom calls.

Whether you’re brand new to selling or you’ve been hacking your way through one custom proposal at a time, this episode is going to change everything.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why application forms are a must, even if you’re just getting started
The biggest mistake most people make with applications (and how to avoid it)
What happens after someone applies—and why your calendar should be off-limits until then
Why we call it a booking call (not a sales call) and how that shifts everything
How this system makes your sales process smoother, simpler, and way more effective
What to say (and NOT say) on your booking calls
Why skipping this system is costing you dream clients and major $$$

📚 Mentioned in This Episode:

👉 Register for the FREE Client Booking Machine Masterclass (Live on May 2)

🔥 Join Yay for Clients.

Ep 93. What Really Happens on a Free Mini Service Call

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Want to book dream clients—without a fancy funnel or exhausting content creation?

In this episode, I’m taking you inside the most powerful client-getting tool I’ve ever used: the Free Mini Service Call. You’ve probably heard me talk about this strategy before (I mean, I love it), but today we’re zooming all the way in on what actually happens on the call.

Think of this as a behind-the-scenes tour where I show you the sales psychology magic that turns curious lurkers into paying clients—without pitching, pushing, or being weird about it.

And if you’re joining the live round of the Booked in Five Days Challenge (happening April 28–May 2), this episode is your secret prep guide.

💡Spoiler alert: You don’t need to overdeliver, be a people-pleaser, or pitch anything at all. In fact, that’s what not to do.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The 3 psychological gold nuggets you should listen for on every call
Why removing sales pressure makes clients more likely to buy
How to walk someone through your framework in a way that positions you as the obvious next step
The real reason this strategy works 34x better than email or social media
What to say (and not say) when someone wants to hire you on the spot
How to handle tangent-happy clients without losing the flow

Resources Mentioned:

🎉 Booked in Five Days Challenge: https://courtneychaal.com/booked-in-5-days

🔥 $10 OFF Coupon (expires April 25!)

🎧 Related Episodes:

Ep 72, 74 – Strategy breakdowns

Ep 78 – TaVona's $8K Free Mini Service success story !

Take action now!

Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

Clients from DMs, Oh My!

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:43:28 +0000

Let’s cut to the chase: if you’re not using your DMs to get clients, you’re leaving money (and magic) on the table. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how I use Instagram DMs to build real relationships that actually turn into sales—without the sleaze, without the pressure, and definitely without the copy-paste pitch nonsense. Whether DMs make you feel icky or invisible, I’ll show you how to shift your approach so it feels genuinely good (and works).

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why most people are doing DMs all wrong (and accidentally being sleazy)
The three phases of DMing that actually convert: Growth, Nurture, and Sales
How to create safe, consent-based conversations that feel good for everyone
What to say (and not say) when following up in the DMs
How to build an ecosystem where your content + DMs work together like magic

Links & Resources:

🗓️ Get the Booked in 5 Days LIVE Challenge here: https://courtneychaal.com/booked-in-5-days

🤩 Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal

Program Your Brain with Your Future Self’s Software 🧠🦄

hello@courtneychaal.com (Bri Seeley) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

If you’ve ever wondered why you know what to do… but still don’t do it, this episode is your missing puzzle piece. I’m joined by subconscious reprogramming expert and hypnotherapist Bri Seeley to talk about how your old identity is secretly running the show—and how to swap it out for the upgraded, future-you version that’s already living the life you want. This conversation is juicy, practical, and packed with the exact mental shifts that will change how you think, feel, and create results in your business (and life) starting now.

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why mindset work isn’t enough—and what’s actually running the show behind the scenes

The real difference between conscious thought and subconscious programming (and how it’s sabotaging your goals)

How to identify the exact moment your brain tries to pull you back into old patterns

What hypnosis actually is (spoiler: it's not woo, it's science—and it works)

How to install your future self’s operating system so you stop bumping your head against the same damn ceiling

🎧 Ready to Rewire Your Brain?

If you’re tired of working harder without getting further, this is your sign to stop pushing and start reprogramming.

Join Bri Seeley’s free masterclass, The Science Behind Success (affiliate link), to learn the neuroscience behind subconscious transformation—and experience it for yourself.

🗓️ Live on April 17th & 18th, 2024 (Replay available if you can't make it live. Sign up at ANY TIME)
🔗 Sign up here: https://mqnytxcs.krtra.com/t/pP3mel9EDrCp

You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how your subconscious is really operating—and a practical path to install your future self’s software so you can finally achieve what you’ve been working so hard for.

Ep 90 Marketing Plan for Service Providers

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 10:20:00 +0000

If you’re feeling like you need a real system for attracting clients—one that works now, not 6 months from now—you’re in the right place. In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact client booking machine I teach inside Yay for Clients. We’re talking about the rhythms of marketing that actually matter, how to know what to focus on based on when you need clients, and the truth about why some strategies just aren’t working for you. Spoiler: It’s not because you’re lazy—it’s because nobody gave you the right system. Until now.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The 3 rhythms of marketing I swear by: daily drips, weekly drizzles, and occasional storms
My Red-Yellow-Green philosophy for knowing what kind of marketing to do when
The reason your social media might be working... just not how you think
What to focus on if you need clients yesterday
Why I’m obsessed with free (and paid!) mini services

Links & Resources:

🤩 Join the Booked in Five Days Challenge – Live version happening April 28–May 2!

🥳 Enroll in Yay for Clients (get all the details!)

😍 Let's connect on Instagram!

Ep 89 Time Management for Service Providers

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000

If your calendar feels like a game of Jenga and your client work is taking over your entire life, this episode is your wake-up call. I’m breaking down the real reason service providers like us are always burned out—and spoiler alert: it’s not because we’re bad at time management. I’ll walk you through the four essential areas every business needs (yes, four), why most people only focus on one, and how that’s totally wrecking your schedule. I’m also sharing the 50% Rule that saved my sanity and how I use it to create space for CEO time, client delivery, marketing, and more—without running myself into the ground.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why being “booked out” doesn’t automatically mean success
The 4 departments every business needs to function sustainably
How I use the 50% Rule to avoid burnout and resentment
What “CEO time” actually looks like for me (and why I don’t schedule it on Fridays)
My step-by-step process for mapping out client delivery without overcommitting

Links & Resources:

✖️ Client Capacity Calculator: https://courtneychaal.com/calculator

🥳 Yay for Clients Program: https://courtneychaal.com/yay-for-clients

🤩 Let's connect on social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal

STOP planning until you listen to this

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Ep 87 How the Magic Quarter Changed My Life

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:30:00 +0000

It’s the end of Q1 and I’ve got a hot take for you: Quarter 2 is the most underutilized, forgotten, and powerful time of year to create real momentum in your business. In this episode, I’m sharing how I bounced back from a rough start to 2025 (hi, viral meningitis + zero childcare), stayed on track, and actually got ahead of schedule. I’m breaking down the four big reasons most people aren’t hitting their goals—and how using my Magic Quarter system completely changed the game for me. If you’re ready to make this your most productive quarter yet, I’ve got you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why Quarter 2 is the most untapped time resource of the year
The four things that used to sabotage my goals (and might be sabotaging yours too)
How I finally stopped spiraling when plans didn’t go as planned
Why being “ahead of schedule” is my new favorite flex
The real reason you don’t need to plan your week every week

Links & Resources:

🗓️ Join The Magic Quarter: https://courtneychaal.com/magic-quarter

🛍️ Yay for Business Shop: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

💌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal

Ep 86 Stop Playing it Safe

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:20:06 +0000

We dive into the sneaky ways we hold ourselves back, why incremental growth won’t cut it, and how your inner critic is sabotaging your success. Plus, I’m sharing my own journey of stepping into greater visibility and how you can do the same. Get ready for a wake-up call that will push you to commit to your goals like never before.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The three biggest reasons you’re playing small (and how to fix them)

✅ Why avoiding goal setting is the worst thing you can do for your business

✅ How to shift from incremental improvements to quantum leaps

✅ The role of your inner critic and how to stop letting it control you

✅ Why your future self is depending on the actions you take today

Links & Resources:

👉 Enroll in The Magic Quarter: https://CourtneyChaal.com/magic-quarter

🗓️ Join the Quarterly Planning Workshop: https://CourtneyChaal.com/quarter

🔥 Work with Courtney 1:1 in Courtney for a Quarter: https://CourtneyChaal.com/magic-quarter

👋 Let’s connect!
Send me a DM on Instagram and tell me your biggest takeaway from this episode: @courtneychaal

Ep 85 Execute Like a Badass

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

I’m breaking down exactly how to execute your goals like a badass—even when life feels like a total mess. I used to struggle with staying on track, constantly overcommitting, and feeling like I’d never get everything done. But I’ve cracked the code, and I’m sharing five powerful steps to help you get clear on what actually needs to get done, stop overworking, and finally trust yourself to follow through. If you’re tired of feeling behind and want a simple, effective way to stay on schedule without burning out, this episode is for you!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The only 3 reasons we don't do what we should do
How your quarterly plan will help you stay motivated to do the work (and why you should sign up for my Quarterly Planning Workshop)
The counterintuitive strategies I use to get more shit done in a day than I used to in a whole week.

Links & Resources:

📅 Register for the Free Quarterly Planning Workshop: courtneychaal.com/quarter

👋 Let’s connect!
Send me a DM on Instagram and tell me your biggest takeaway from this episode: @courtneychaal

Ep 84 Now Money vs. Later Money

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 5 Mar 2025 14:17:54 +0000

In today’s short & snappy podcast episode, I’m breaking down how to juggle now money and later money—without dropping the ball.

Links & Resources:

📅 Register for the Free Quarterly Planning Workshop: courtneychaal.com/quarter

👋 Let’s connect!
Send me a DM on Instagram and tell me your biggest takeaway from this episode: @courtneychaal

Time Puzzle Pt 4 - Pick The Right Goal

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:15:00 +0000

If you’ve ever felt lost when setting business goals or struggled to stay motivated, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why most people pick goals they don’t truly care about (and how to avoid this mistake)
How to reverse-engineer your long-term vision into a quarterly goal that excites you
Why quarterly goals work better than annual goals (and how they help you make real progress)
A simple mindset shift to make goal-setting feel fun (instead of stressful)
How to join my free Quarterly Planning Workshop to get my goal-setting tracker and plan Q2 with me!

Links & Resources:

📅 Register for the Free Quarterly Planning Workshop: courtneychaal.com/quarter
📌 Listen to the full Time Puzzle series:

👋 Let’s connect!
Send me a DM on Instagram and tell me your biggest takeaway from this episode: @courtneychaal

Time Puzzle Pt 3 - The 4 big obstacles (and how to overcome them!)

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 13:30:00 +0000

You made the plan. You blocked the time. You swore this quarter was going to be different. And then... life happened.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

Why plans must be flexible to actually work.
The four biggest obstacles that throw us off track (and how to handle each one).
How to adjust your strategy without falling into the shiny new idea trap.
The mindset shifts that will keep you from self-sabotaging when things get hard.
A real-time example of how I adjusted my own Q1 strategy based on actual data.

This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly behind—because I’m showing you how to break that cycle once and for all.

✨📆 Mark your calendar! I'm hosting a free Quarter 2 Planning Workshop on March 19!
During this workshop, we will:

Go through the quarterly goal setting process together from picking the “right” goal to reverse engineering everything you need to do to make that happen
Determine the best and most efficient path to achieving your goal
Break down your milestones for the quarter and fill out your quarterly goal tracker

This workshop is based on the exact process I use with my Courtney for a Quarter clients and it’s totally free!

Go to courtneychaal.com/quarter to register!

If you loved this episode, share it with a friend who needs to hear this. And don’t forget to hit subscribe so you never miss a new episode!

Time Puzzle Pt 2 - The Quarterly Planning Process

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:20:00 +0000

In this episode I'm breaking down:

Why vision matters more than just setting random goals. Instead of focusing on what feels achievable today, zoom out and reverse-engineer from your ultimate vision.
How to identify your “big rocks.” Learn the proven framework for prioritizing tasks that actually move the needle in your business.
How to make a goal stick. Discover the mental shifts and practical strategies that will keep you motivated (even when things get tough mid-quarter).
The exact steps to creating a quarterly plan. A step-by-step walkthrough of how to break your goal down into milestones, put them on your calendar, and actually follow through.
How to gamify your goals and make planning fun. Find out how to use tracking tools, habit stacking, and rewards to keep yourself engaged.

Key Quotes from the Episode:

“Most of the work happens before you see results. Are you willing to stay consistent until that tipping point happens?”
“If I looked at how you spent your last seven days, what would that say about your priorities?”
“Quarterly goals give you enough time to see progress but force you to reconcile with the reality of time and resources.”
“If you always feel stuck in the weeds and reactive, it’s because you don’t have a clear plan for your time.”

Resources & Links Mentioned:

Reverse Engineer Your Revenue Goal Workshop – Get it here (use code SAVE11!)
Courtney for a Quarter Coaching Program – Join the waitlist
Follow Courtney on Instagram – @courtneychaal

Q2 Planning Workshop!

In March, I’ll be hosting a Q2 Planning Workshop where we’ll map out your next quarter together! Stay tuned for the date announcement!

Want to work with me?

If you’re ready for hands-on coaching and accountability to help you stay on track, join Courtney for a Quarter—my 90-day coaching program where I help you create and execute your quarterly plan with weekly check-ins, feedback, and strategic guidance. Spots are limited, so DM me on Instagram (@courtneychaal) or join the waitlist here.

Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs a better quarterly planning system!

Time Puzzle Pt 1 - How I'm Planning My Week in 2025

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 5 Feb 2025 15:15:00 +0000

Time Puzzle Part 1 - How I'm Planning My Week in 2025

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The 3 problems you need to solve to stop the time-management bleeding
The 3 things you need to do to get control of your calendar
The 3 rules I have for my calendar to keep it realistic (aka connected to the time space continuum)

Links and Resources:

Get all of my freebies in one place when you join the Yay for Business community on Skool - it's free!
Learn more about my coaching program, Courtney for a Quarter, HERE.
Shop all of my products - Visit the Shop!
Instagram is my main hangout - Follow me here!

Note: I will be opening limited spots for Courtney for a Quarter coaching in early/mid March 2025. Make sure you're on the waitlist if you're interested in snagging one of the spots! - Details here

Take the February Free Mini Service Challenge!

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🌈 Week-by-week breakdown of the February Challenge: How to promote, host, and upsell from free mini service calls.
🧠 Why the free mini service strategy works: Discover the three things this approach achieves simultaneously—market research, nurturing leads, and delivering value.
📣 The power of promotion: Learn the three best methods to book calls, even if you don’t have a big audience.
💻 How to position and deliver your free mini service: Use plug-and-play templates to create calls that convert.
🚀 Next steps: Upselling into your signature service or creating a paid mini service as a bridge.

Links and Resources:

Free Mini Service Challenge – Grab it now for $47 (price increases to $97 on Friday, January 31, at noon Pacific).
Yay for Clients Program – Enroll to build out your full client booking system.
Listen to Previous Episodes:
- How I Offered 100 Free Coaching Calls
- The Difference Between Free and Paid Mini Services
- TaVona Denise’s $8K Success Story with Free Mini Services
Contact Me: DM me on Instagram or email hello@courtneychaal.com

How TaVona Booked $8K in Client Work From Her Free Mini Service

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:45:00 +0000

For the first time in years, I’m joined by a guest on the podcast, and it’s a special one! My friend and past client, TaVona Denise, shares her incredible results from the Free Mini Service Challenge, where she booked 16 free mini service calls without using social media. In this conversation, we break down her approach to direct outreach, her messaging insights, and the surprising opportunities that emerged from this simple yet powerful strategy.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

💡 The power of direct outreach: How TaVona booked 16 calls by reaching out to people she already knew.
🧠 Why free doesn’t mean “no value”: How to structure free mini services as a strategic marketing tool, not just giving away your time.
✨ Crafting irresistible offers: How specificity in your messaging makes you stand out and attracts the right clients.
🔑 Market research with a twist: How TaVona used these calls to refine her target audience and messaging for a profitable pivot.
📈 Converting conversations into clients: Hear how this process led to $8,000 in sales without ever feeling pushy or salesy.

Links and Resources:

Free Mini Service Challenge – Purchase the step-by-step guide to running your own Free Mini Service Challenge for $47 USD.
Enroll in Yay for Clients! – Save $200 when you enroll this week or get started for just $37/month. (Offer ends Jan 28 at 5pm PT)
Learn more about TaVona Denise: Visit TaVona’s website.
Contact Me: DM me on Instagram or email hello@courtneyschall.com.

Thriving Through Chaos: How to Keep Going When Life Gets Messy

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Episode Summary

Have you ever worried that people see you as flaky? Maybe you’ve switched niches, pivoted your business, or struggled to stick with a plan as life threw curveballs your way. You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing my own journey with these mindset hurdles and how I’ve learned to embrace agility, make peace with change, and keep showing up—even when life feels chaotic.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

💡 The truth about being "flaky": Why it’s more about your perception than what others think—and why flexibility is actually a superpower.
🧠 How to stay grounded when plans go awry: Key mindset shifts to help you roll with life’s unexpected challenges without losing focus.
✨ Practical strategies for resilience: Lessons learned from major setbacks, including losing childcare and navigating a surprise early delivery.
🔑 The power of the Gap and the Gain mindset: How to measure your progress in a way that fuels motivation (instead of draining it).
📚 Books and resources that saved my sanity: Must-read recommendations for entrepreneurs navigating growth, setbacks, and everything in between.

Links and Resources:

The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan & Benjamin Hardy – Transform how you measure success by focusing on progress, not perfection.
10X is Easier Than 2X by Dan Sullivan & Benjamin Hardy – Think bigger and achieve more by focusing on what truly matters.
Peaks and Valleys by Spencer Johnson – A short, impactful read on navigating life’s highs and lows.
Let Them by Mel Robbins – A guide to letting go of control and focusing on what you can change.
Undercover Billionaire (Discovery Network) – Learn about grit and perseverance from entrepreneurs starting from scratch.

Connect with Me: Instagram | Website

Want More? Join my free community on Skool HERE!

Instantly make more sales in 2025

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Thu, 9 Jan 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Hey, it’s Courtney Chaal here with the Yay for Business podcast! This is the first episode of 2025, and I’m thrilled to announce that we’re back to weekly episodes—hold me accountable! 🎉

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a simple yet game-changing mindset shift that can help you instantly make more sales. Spoiler alert: it’s not about implementing complicated strategies or perfecting your sales pitch. Instead, it’s about transforming how you feel about selling and showing up with the energy of excitement, service, and passion for what you offer.

I share insights from recent client conversations, including:

Why equating selling with “bothering people” is holding you back.
How to shift into the mindset of selling as a service.
The power of connecting with your audience’s deepest frustrations and showing them what’s possible.
Practical ways to reignite your excitement for your work, so selling feels natural and effortless.

If you’re feeling stuck in your sales efforts or finding it hard to get back into the zone, this episode will give you the pep talk you didn’t know you needed. Plus, don’t miss the details about my free Build a Client Booking Machine workshop happening live on January 22nd!

Key Links

💻 Register for the Build a Client Booking Machine Workshop: courtneychaal.com/booked-out-2025
📸 Follow me on Instagram for updates and inspiration: @courtneychaal
✉️ Have thoughts about the episode? Email me at hello@courtneychaal.com

Let’s Connect
If this episode resonated with you, send me a DM or email. Your feedback inspires the content I create, and I’d love to hear from you! Let’s make 2025 the year you fall in love with selling and transform your business.

xo,
Courtney

Ep 75: Free vs. Paid Mini Service? What's the difference?

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Thu, 5 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Hey, friends!
In this episode, I’m getting a little nerdy (in the best way) and breaking down the key differences between a free mini service and a paid mini service. If you’ve ever wondered how to book out your signature service without feeling salesy, this is your answer.

I’ve completely changed my approach to mini services after working with hundreds of entrepreneurs, and let me tell you—this combo is where the magic happens. I’m sharing why both a free and paid mini service are must-haves in your business and how they work together to help you attract clients like a magnet.

What You’ll Hear:

The difference between a free mini service and a paid mini service (and why you need both).
How the free mini service warms people up and builds trust.
Why the paid mini service proves your value and leads to more sales.
A sneak peek at my Build a Client Booking Machine in 2025 Workshop happening on December 12th.

Want to take action?

🎯 Join my Free Mini Service Challenge (open until Dec. 6th!)
🎉 Save your spot for the free workshop: Build A Client Booking Machine on December 12th!
💬 DM me your questions on Instagram: @CourtneyChaal

Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to hit subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review. You know I love hearing what you think!

How Offering 100 Free Coaching Calls Changed My Business Forever

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

If you’re feeling stuck in your business, wondering how to create traction, or tired of waiting for clients to knock on your door, this episode is for you. I’ll show you how to position a free mini service that delivers incredible value while leading to paid clients, and why this strategy is a game-changer in today’s crowded market.

Plus, I’m inviting you to join my Free Mini Service Challenge happening December 2–6, where I’ll walk you through creating your own free mini service to set yourself up for a booked-out 2025!

Here’s What I Talk About in This Episode:

Why I decided to offer 100 free coaching calls and the results that followed.
The mistakes I made when I first tried free calls—and how I fixed them.
How I positioned my free calls as if they were worth $500 each (and why this mindset was so important).
The power of gamification and staying motivated during big promotions.
Why leading with value and relationship-building is more essential than ever.
How this experiment inspired me to create Yay for Clients.

Join Me in the Free Mini Service Challenge (December 2–6):
If you want to take action and start booking clients in 2025, this free challenge is for you! I’ll guide you step-by-step through creating and marketing a free mini service that attracts your dream clients.

What You’ll Get in the Challenge:

Clarity on what your free mini service should be.
A simple plan to book and deliver your service in a way that leads to paid clients.
The confidence to take proactive steps to attract clients, even if you're feeling stuck.

Sign up here: http://courtneychaal.com/free-mini-service-challenge-reg

Resources and Links Mentioned:

Join the Free Mini Service Challenge: http://courtneychaal.com/free-mini-service-challenge-reg
Follow me on Instagram: @courtneychaal
Sign up for my "Get Booked Out in 2025" Workshop (December 10) (link coming soon!)

Connect with Me:

Website: www.courtneychaal.com
Instagram: @courtneychaal

Quote of the Episode:
"Offering 100 free calls wasn’t about working for free—it was a marketing strategy. And that strategy resulted in over $50,000 in sales. This is the power of leading with value and building relationships."

Ep. 73 The Sales Copy Club DETAILS!

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Mon, 1 Apr 2024 21:30:00 +0000

The Sales Copy Club™ is now open for quarterly enrollment (ends April 4!)

Get all the details at https://courtneychaal.com/sales-copy-club

In this episode I'm sharing:

What you get instantly when you join
A bonus training I’m dropping for our members on Friday
Special pricing opportunity - I decided this 2 days ago!

Ep. 72 Attract High Ticket Clients with a “Mini Service”

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:33:35 +0000

Book high ticket clients with a mini service.

Have you noticed lately that it’s gotten harder to book high ticket clients? In this podcast episode I’m sharing with you my favorite strategy for attracting clients on demand.

Sales Copy Club Waitlist: https://courtneychaal.com/sales-copy-club-waitlist

Ep 71 I launched a membership. Here's what did and did NOT work (and what I'm changing!)

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In January I launched a membership called The Sales Copy Club...and then created it in one day. In this episode I'm sharing why I created the membership, how it went, what I've learned, and exactly what I'm changing going into Q2 of 2024.

Ep 70 The BEST Manifesting Tool is...

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

I'm hosting a live training called "Outline Your Sales Page" on Thursday, January 18. Register here: https://rulebreakersclub.lpages.co/spk-webinar-live-registration-page/

Ep 69 Fool Proof Writing Process

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Sat, 9 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000

The reason why you get writer's block is because you don't have a process! Listen to this 10-minute tip episode to learn the 7-step writing process I've been using for more than 15 years!

Get the Sales Page Kit here: https://courtneychaal.com/sales-page-kit

2023 Humbled Me

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 6 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000

2023 did not go as planned– to a comical degree.

To be honest, I’m still processing it. I’d love to say that I have some big, grand lesson to share, but I’m not sure I’m at the end of this chapter yet (though I sense I am).

I don’t mean to be cryptic, and I promise to share more details, but the shift I have experienced is hard to describe. It feels like my identity has changed at a deep level affecting every area of my life in ways I never expected.

I spent 2023 experimenting. I knocked things down. I made a mess. I canceled what was supposed to be our biggest launch ever right in the middle of it. I launched an e-commerce site. As I’ve said many times, this year I was the Goldilocks of business models.

It was humbling. Oof. In the best possible way. And not just in business.

Ep. 67 $5K of Client Work in 30 Days

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 22:54:47 +0000

Would you like to book $5K of client work in the next 30 days? If so, I'd love to invite you to join me in the Yay for Clients 30-Day Bootcamp!

In the $5K in 30 Days podcast, I go over exactly how you can use a Free Mini Service as the catalyst to book $5K of client work.

In this episode we cover:

How to get a big dose of momentum in your business.
How a free mini service is the catalyst to book $5K of client work
How to implement "service stacking"
Your small yet massive action list for the next 30 days
What's included in the Yay for Clients Bootcamp

I'd love to invite you to join me in the Yay for Clients 30-Day Bootcamp!
Want to watch the webinar? > Watch the replay here!

You should know that the 30 days to $5K bootcamp starts on July 1st, 2023 (Saturday!) - get all the details here!

Will I get to work with you this summer? It'd be so much fun!

Connect with Yay for Business:

Instagram: yayforbusiness.co

Ep. 66 3 Actions to Get a Client this Week

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:03:52 +0000

Welcome to this week’s 10 minute tip! Today we are focused on a 3-step process I would do if I needed to book a client THIS WEEK.

This is what I would do if I wanted to get a new client this week!

Most people when they need to book a client think they need to do marketing on Instagram or email marketing. That's not a bad idea BUT not necessarily the fastest way to get clients!

In today's episode, we're specifically covering

The 3 Actions you need to take this week to book a client
A free mini service
Sending personal messages to anyone who ever has wanted to work with you
Share about your mini service

Your Action Steps:

Download the 64 Actions you can take this week to book a client!
Come up with 5 ideas for a free mini service that you could offer in a 1 hour session, so you need to think of the first initial MICRO result.
Send me a message @yayforbusiness.co on Instagram with your 5 free mini service ideas and I’ll let you know what I think!

Connect with Yay for Business:

Instagram: yayforbusiness.co

Ep. 65 Empathy Journal

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:05:36 +0000

On this week's episode, I am sharing my absolute #1 copywriting tip for coming up with language that connects on a VISCERAL level with your target audience.

We are talking about the psychological phenomenon called the Curse of Knowledge that is preventing you from connecting with your ideal clients on a deeply, emotional, visceral level! Unless you step outside of your point of view, your marketing messaging is going to come form your point of view. To step outside of your point of view requires empathy.

In today's episode, we're specifically covering

The Curse of Knowledge
What empathy actually is
How to connect to audiences you don't relate to
The Empathy Journal
Putting yourself in the shoes of your ideal client

Connect with Yay for Business:

Instagram: yayforbusiness.co

Ep 64 Best of YFB: Anti Planning

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Goal setting is a hot topic this time of year! I love planning and it has been a part of my business for the last 10 years. But traditional planning methods frustrate me. There is a lot I hate about the goal setting we're "supposed" to do in our businesses.

Setting giant, wild (and sometimes unrealistic) goals is an exciting exercise for our brains. I call these Unicorn Goals; I love visualizing what it looks like to smash these insane goals. However, I use Unicorn Goals to fuel my creativity and excitement about my business. They are not set-in-stone markers of my success.

Many business owners and entrepreneurs make the mistake of thinking their Unicorn Goals are the same as their realistic goals. It's important to have both magical and realistic goals as you plan out the next year of your business.

Dive into this episode where I share why traditional planning doesn't work for me (and why it might not be working for you!), as well as my Anti-Planning strategy that you can use for your business going into 2022!

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

Why I dislike traditional planning and goal setting
The problem with setting a goal without making a plan
Toxic positivity in planning
The difference between realistic goals and unicorn goals
The breakdown of where your revenue is going to come from
How to calculate your revenue numbers
How to hit your targets
Why you need to refine your marketing and sales process

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 63 Best of YFB: 100K Math

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000

This episode is all about how to hit 100K in your business! 100K is a wonderful milestone for any entrepreneur and not as out of reach as you might think. This episode is step one to helping you achieve this goal and make 100K a realistic expectation for your business.

In today's episode we are breaking down the math that will lead you to 100K. We are also pulling back the curtain to show that, while 100K is a great accomplishment and takes a lot of work, it's not as intimidating as you may think it is.

Your business is just a game. You can play with the numbers to see what it will take to hit 100K and how you can make it happen. We'll break down the numbers you need to hit every quarter, every month, every week and even every hour to reach your goal. I am here to show you that you CAN hit 100K and do it sooner than you think.

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

The math that gets you to 100K
How the numbers work for your business
How to detach emotion from hitting 100K
The shifts you need to make in your business to hit 100K
How to set foundations that will make it easier to reach 100K in the long run

Resources from this episode:

Ep 54 Best of YFB: Schedule Smackdown for Service Providers
Ep 03: 50K Math
APPLY TO WORK WITH US IN FOR YAY FOR 100K!

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 62 Best of YFB: 6 Mindset Shifts to Make 6 Figures

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Today I'll be sharing the 6 different mindset shifts you need to make if you want to make 6 figures in your business.

I am not talking about intangible ideas that leave you wondering what to do next. My strategies are actionable, and you can put them into practice right now.

I believe in data and evidence. You can change your mindset by showing your brain evidence that it is possible to do what you want and make the money you want to make. I share examples, analogies, and anecdotes in today's episode that will help you understand how you can upgrade your business by making these shifts in your mindset.

Everything I talk about in today's episode is laid out in more detail in the first phase of my online program Yay for 100K. So if you are ready to launch an online program and streamline your service, apply now!

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

How to change your beliefs about how you operate as the owner of your business
Why the past is not the future
How to treat your business as a game and not a personal story
Moving from reactive to proactive business decisions
Playing the entrepreneur game instead of the labor game
Tips for making money decisions that increase your ROI

Resources Mentioned:

Ep 03: 50K per Year Math
Ep 12: 100K per Year Math

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 61 Best of YFB: How to Price Your Services

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 8 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Many entrepreneurs and business owners DO NOT price their services in a way that benefits them or their clients. You need to change the way you view pricing. And you most likely need to raise your prices!

Creating your prices without looking at the data behind them is a rookie mistake. I created a resource that analyzes the data you need to see before setting the perfect price for your services: The Client Capacity Calculator.

Download the Client Capacity Calculator FOR FREE and tune into the episode so I can walk you through exactly how to use the calculator for your business!

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

How to use prices to attract clients
Why money scarcity is a myth
The psychology behind sales and pricing
How to use data to drive decisions instead of drama
Why you need to know your workload to price yourself correctly

Resources:

Other best of Yay For Business Podcast:

Ep 57: Hire Your First VA (Plus 25 Tasks to Give Them)
Ep 58: Money Mindset
Ep 59: Money Mindset

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 60 Best of YFB: Upgrade Your Services for Premium Pricing

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 1 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Are you ready to charge more for your services, but you don’t know how to justify the price change? It’s time to upgrade your business by setting premium pricing and upgrading your services to match!

If that sounds easier said than done, this episode of the Yay for Business Podcast is for you. I share the ten elements you need to upgrade to prepare and implement your premium pricing.

Get ready to move from the beginning stages of your business with 3 level pricing to a signature service, set rockstar boundaries with your clients, and automatically collect valuable feedback that will help you perfect your services and create more marketing content. I explain all of this, and so much more, to help you make the step to premium prices today!

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

How to justify charging more
Preparing your business for premium level pricing
Marketing premium prices to your audience
Giving your clients clarity on what you offer

Resources:

Other best of Yay For Business Podcast:

Ep 57: Hire Your First VA (Plus 25 Tasks to Give Them)
Ep 58: Money Mindset
Ep 59: Money Mindset

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 59 Best of YFB: Strategies for Entrepreneurs with ADHD

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

On today's episode I dive deep into all of the struggles, strengths, and strategies that I have found to be most important on my journey to understanding ADHD.

I am passionate about productivity because it is something I have struggled with and am still mastering today. A while ago, I realized that things that were more challenging for me were not so difficult for others.

I started to use the term “rebel productivity” to explain my version of productivity and to share strategies that worked for me. As it turns out, rebel productivity is just harnessing the magic of ADHD.

The coolest part about the tips I share in this episode? They work extremely well for people with ADHD, and they work extremely well for neurotypical people too. So whether you have ADHD or not, you're going to want to tune into this one!

Don't forget we are hosting a FREE VIP Out of Office Training on December 1st. If you want to join, click HERE to apply!

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

Struggles that people with ADHD see the most
Strengths that people with ADHD can utilize
Strategies you can start using now to improve your productivity
How ADHD comes from the chemistry of your brain (NOT from your history or habits)
Personal anecdotes from my experience with ADHD - you are not alone in this!

Other best of Yay For Business Podcast:

Ep 56: Your Ideal Lifestyle
Ep 57: Hire Your First VA (Plus 25 Tasks to Give Them)
Ep 58: Money Mindset

Connect with Courtney Chaal:
Instagram: @courtneychaal
Website: https://courtneychaal.com
Facebook group: Get More Clients Club
Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

Ep 58 Best of YFB: Money Mindset

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Our thoughts and challenges with money often stem from our childhood experiences. Everyone has their own personal story about themselves and money, and these stories can have both positive AND negative effects.

Although I am not a money expert, I love sharing what I have learned through many years of working on my own money mindset and learning about money through my business. In this episode, I'm sharing some of the main concepts around money mindset. You may be shocked by some of the things you hear, and you definitely will not want to miss it!

And if money is holding you back from taking time off from your business, you'll want to join us for our FREE VIP Out Of Office Training on December 1st. Click HERE to apply!

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

Why you need to focus on return on investment instead of how much money you have now
How childhood experiences affect our money mindset
Money data VS money drama
Rewriting societal money stories that influence our views of money
Women and empowerment surrounding money

Courtney's recommended money mindset books:

Get Rich Lucky Bitch! by Denise Duffield-Thomas
We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
Get Good With Money by Tiffany Aliche
Talking to My Daughter About the Economy by Yanis Varoufakis

Best of Yay For Business Podcast:

Ep 54: Schedule Smackdown for Service Providers
Ep 55: Time Management for Rebels
Ep 56: Your Ideal Lifestyle
Ep 57: Hire Your First VA (Plus 25 Tasks to Give Them)

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 57 Best of YFB: Hire Your First VA (Plus 25 Tasks to Give Them)

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Have you hired a virtual assistant for your business yet? Working with VAs has made all the difference in the growth and success of my business.

You might think you need to do everything for your business because you are a "solopreneur." Or you may have told yourself you can't afford to hire a VA because you need to make or save more money before you take that next step.

I say forget those notions and hire your first VA as soon as you can! Hiring a VA for clear and specific reasons will give you more time and energy to work on your business and increase revenue. In today's episode, I explain what the hiring process should look like, what tasks you can assign, and how to train a new VA in a way that will save you time in the long run.

Working with a VA will not only help you to increase your revenue, but it will also allow you to take 2 weeks off from your business. And that's what you'll learn in our FREE VIP Out Of Office Training on December 1st. Click HERE to apply!

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

How to find a VA that will work well within your business
Getting clear on what a VA's role is in your business
Tools and systems that will help you train your VA
Why hiring a VA is a good move for your business
GET THE FREE LIST OF 25 TASKS TO GIVE YOUR VA HERE

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Book: Culture Code by Daniel Coyle

Best of Yay For Business Podcast:

Ep 54: Schedule Smackdown for Service Providers
Ep 55: Time Management for Rebels
Ep 56: Your Ideal Lifestyle

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 56 Best of YFB: Your Ideal Lifestyle

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 3 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Do you know what your ideal life looks like? And no, I am not talking about the "ideal life" you see on Instagram. I am talking about what you truly want your life to look like.

In the online business space, we hear a lot about pushing harder, finding freedom, making more money, leaving a legacy, and wanting more. Those are all great goals to have, but only if you really want them! Here's what no one tells you: It's okay to not make millions! It's okay to not want to leave a legacy. It's okay to want full freedom.

Take the time to define your core values as a human being and accept that you can and will have different goals from those around you. In this episode, I share what motivates me, and hopefully, you will begin thinking about what motivates you!

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

Defining your ideal life
What matters to others may not matter to you
Getting clear on your values and motivations
Creating goals unique to you
Knowing who the F you are!

Today we're talking about your ideal lifestyle, which looks different for everyone. But we all want to take time off from our business, right?

So how can you get organized in order to take two weeks off from your business? That's what you'll learn in our FREE VIP Out Of Office Training on December 1st. Click HERE to apply.

Resources Mentioned:

The Client Capacity Calculator
Ep 12: 100K Math
Ep 13: 6 Mindset Shifts to Make 6 Figures
Ep 15: Realistic Goal Setting
Ep 36: ADHD with Denies Duffield Thomas

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Client Capacity Calculator

Ep 55 Best of YFB: Time Management for Rebels

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome to The Best of Yay for Business Podcast, where we are recapping some of the most popular episodes ever that you HAVE to listen to!! For a long time, I have been obsessed with the concept of time management and understanding how people produce their best results. I believe that productivity is not a rigid formula and that there are different ways to manage your time.

Unlike what many experts say, time management does not have to be color-coded calendars, pristine planners, or perfect organization. It also does not have to be waking up at 5 AM each morning solely to be up earlier than others.

Time management should be working with your schedule in a way that leaves room for self-care and self-compassion. Of course, some tasks are non-negotiable. However, if you stray from the exact time blocking you gave yourself for the day, things will not crumble around you, I promise!

I will tell you when to give yourself more time when to give yourself less time, and how playing with your time management strategies will benefit you and your business.

In today's episode, we're specifically covering

Action-oriented time management
Using your calendar as a tool and not as the dictator of your day
Trying different methods to find what works for you in your current phase
Knowing your work priorities
Giving yourself time for your goals

Today we talk about Time Management, so are you ready to create a schedule that allows you to take two weeks off from your business and set yourself up for success?

If you are ready, sign up to join us for our FREE VIP Out Of Office Training on November 17th to learn how to schedule your vacation guilt-free. Apply HERE

Different planning methods I have tried:

Brooke Castillo

Podcast Ep 36: Monday Hour One

Cal Newport- Recommended:

Other Resources Mentioned:

Other episodes you should check out:

Ep 14: Anti Planning

Ep 15: Realistic Goal Setting

Ep 28: Hire Your First VA (Plus 25 Tasks to Give Them!)

Ep 54: Schedule Smackdown for Service Providers

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 54 Best of YFB: Schedule Smackdown for Service Providers

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome to The Best of Yay for Business Podcast, where we are recapping some of the most popular episodes ever that you HAVE to listen to! This episode is for service providers who are just beginning their career, are fully booked with client work, or feel overwhelmed by the amount on their plate each day. The problem for all of you is the same: you are not managing your schedule like a professional.

There is a mindset for many beginning (and veteran) business owners claiming to make more money; we have to work longer and harder. This is far from the truth! Filling your calendar with "billable hours" from your clients will not allow your business to grow to the level of freedom you want.

In this episode, I share two huge mistakes CEOs make with their calendars, my process for streamlining your business, and an ideal weekly calendar. You need to hear this if you want to advance to the next level, make more money, and have more legitimate freedom in your life.

Are you ready to make this shift and create a schedule that allows you to take two weeks off from your business and set yourself up for success?

If you are ready, sign up to join us for our FREE VIP Out Of Office Training on November 17th to learn how to schedule your vacation guilt-free. Apply HERE

In today's episode, we're specifically covering

Why client work should take less than half of your time
Getting control over your schedule
Focusing on the value of your service instead of the amount of time it takes
Streamlining and creating processes in your business
Time blocking quarterly, monthly, and weekly

Resources mentioned

Book: When, by Daniel Pink

Liked what you heard? These episodes will tell you even more about today's topics:

Ep 44: Sales Page Copy 101

Ep 49: Being the machine vs. running the machine

Ep 50: Energy Management

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Facebook Group: Rebel Productivity Club

Ep 53: How to Make Your Business ADHD Friendly

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Here at Courtney Chaal, we believe in making your business accessible for everyone and inclusive of others. For me and countless others, that means making things beneficial for people with ADHD and other neurodiverse brains. Luckily, creating an ADHD-friendly environment will improve the experience that other people have within your business too!

In this episode, I give you tips and tricks that will create more streamlined and concise ways for clients to work with you and your company. There are certain necessities for people with ADHD to successfully get the results that you want all of your clients to have.

Not only are these tips from my own ADHD brain, but they also come from many other entrepreneurs inside the Rebel Productivity Facebook group. Check out this link to join our group!

In today's episode, we're specifically covering

Making your business easily consumable for neurodiverse people
Creating concise and easy to use products
Using automation and reminders effectively
Writing clear copy and emails
And many more tips!

Resources mentioned

Ep 44: Sales Page Copy 101

Links to my latest podcast episodes:

Ep 52: Inclusivity in Business with Victoria Welsby

Ep 51: Getting Your Clients Massive Results with Chelsey Dixon

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Ep 51:Part 4 of 4: Getting Your Clients Massive Results with Chelsey Dixon

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

Apply for Yay for 100K

Ep 52: Inclusivity in Business with Victoria Welsby

hello@courtneychaal.com (Victoria Welsby, Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 6 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000

I am so happy to have Victoria join me on the Yay for Business podcast today! Victoria is a business owner, activist, and fantastic coach in Yay for 100K! My conversation with them focuses on creating an inclusive environment in your online business and community. This work is incredibly important for the entrepreneur scene. It can be difficult and even uncomfortable for some, but you will feel more prepared to make your next move towards inclusivity after listening to today's episode.

We need to live up to the values we set for ourselves and our business. It might be time to change that "I help women…" statement, question your own fatphobia, or give a refresh to your podcast outro ("Talk to you guys next week!"). The good news is it's not actually the end of the world if you are doing things imperfectly. There is so much space in the online world to fix your mistakes and keep on working. I hope today's episode will help you start to make more inclusive changes in your business.

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

Fatphobia
Body shaming and body acceptance
Genderism online
Inclusive and exclusive language
Being bold online
Accepting your mistakes and moving forward

Links to Courtney's recent podcast episodes:

Ep 50:Part 3 of 4: Energy Management

Ep 49:Part 2 of 4: Prison Vs. Machine

Ep 48:Part 1 of 4: Uplevel Your Business to Take Time Off with Alison Boons

Click to view and save Rachel Roger's Guide to Inclusive Language.

Connect with Victoria Welsby:

Instagram: @fierce.fatty
Website: www.fiercefatty.com

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal
Website: www.courtneychaal.com
Facebook group: Get More Clients Club
Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com
Apply for Yay For 100K

Ep 51: Getting Your Clients Massive Results with Chelsey Dixon

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal, Chelsey Dixon) — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000

I am so excited to welcome Chelsey to the Yay for Business podcast! She is an all-star coach within our 12-month program, Yay for 100K. And on today's episode we are discussing tough love for both coaches and clients. Here at Courtney Chaal HQ, we want our clients to see tangible results, and you should want that for your clients too! In this episode we're breaking down how you can help your clients gain success and Chelsey's real-life coaching process for engaging clients who may have lost their way in your program.

The client and coach relationship is a two-way street. However, both clients and coaches can lose sight of this truth. A client has the responsibility to show up and put the work in. A coach has just as much, if not more, responsibility to ask the questions that will guide their client to understanding what is crucial to work on and why they need to work on it.

Clients often ask their coaches the wrong questions. But how do we fix that? Today, Chelsey and I discuss how we uncover the real obstacles our clients have by getting to the root of why there is a problem in the first place.

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

Triggering your clients in a productive way
Going deeper with your coaching to help your clients get real results
Advice versus coaching
Chelsey's process for re-engaging clients
Examples of coaching within Yay for 100K
How to give a f**k about your clients

Links to Courtney’s The Secret to Freedom episodes:

Ep 50: Part 3 of 4: Energy Management

Ep 49: Part 2 of 4: Prison Vs. Machine

Ep 48: Part 1 of 4: Uplevel Your Business to Take Time Off with Alison Boons

Also, check out:

Ep 40: Dunning Kruger Effect

Connect with Chelsey:

Instagram: @chelseyluren

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Apply for Yay for 100K

Ep 50: Energy Management

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000

It's time to talk science on the Yay For Business Podcast. Today I am discussing one of my favorite topics that I have researched quite a bit: energy management. We always hear about how to manage our time and squeeze more hours into the working day, but it turns out, that is not what we should concentrate on. Consider this episode your entrepreneurial intervention for pivoting your focus from time management to energy management. Contrary to what so many entrepreneurs say, you don't need to find more time; you need to maximize the time you have by using your energy efficiently.

Energy is a vital resource for business and life. By the end of today's episode, you will have a better understanding of where your energy comes from and how you can use that energy to benefit your business. I am excited to share both my personal experiences and scientific research about why our bodies need to feel both stress and rest. By tuning into our energy cycles, we can prepare ourselves for stressful work and restful vacation times.

In today's episode, we're specifically covering

Where energy comes from at the atomic level
The importance of paying attention to your energy
Fight or flight vs. rest and repair
The limitations of working too much
How energy works in a cycle
Using energy to build a business that grows without you

This episode is part 3 of 4 in our Secret to Freedom series. If you want to learn more about building a business that will thrive while you take time to rest and repair, come join us at our "Out of Office" training that we are hosting throughout October only for our Yay for 100K clients. If you want to join that training, click HERE to apply.

Out of Office training outline:

Week 1- Mindset

Week 2- Organizing

Week 3- Executing

Week 4- Review and Reflect

Resources Mentioned:

Book: The Power of Full Engagement, by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
Book: When, by Daniel Pink
Ep 48: The Secret to Freedom Part 1 of 4: Uplevel Your Business to Take Time Off with Alison Boons

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 49: Secret to Freedom Part 2/4 - Prison vs. Machine

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Are you stuck in your own business prison? You claim that working for yourself has given you freedom, but when you look at your day-to-day life, you are at the mercy of your own work. In today's episode, it's time for some tough love as I talk about the realities of freedom in entrepreneurship. If you feel like your business would crash and burn without you present, then you're stuck in a business prison. But good news: It doesn't have to be this way! Now is the time to start constructing your business machine and finally find that freedom that you've been craving.

I hear entrepreneurs give excuses all the time about why they can't streamline their businesses. Here is your truth bomb: If you personally have to do every little thing to keep your business going and money flowing, you would be better off working a 9-5 job. I know that seems harsh, but don't panic! I am fired up and excited to dispel the myth that says you can't step away from your business by sharing examples of how you can start creating your own business machine that operates without you.

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

Running a business that runs without you
The small and tangible steps you can take towards taking breaks, vacations, and leaves in your business
How to automate your business even when the brand is YOU
The difference between running a business and working for yourself
How to work towards true freedom in your business

This episode is part 2 of 4 in our Secret to Freedom series. We are so looking forward to offering even more information, action, and support to help you make your freedom dreams come true. That's why we are holding an "Out of Office" training throughout October only for our Yay for 100K clients. If you want to join that training, click HERE to apply now.

I am so excited to talk to you next week about energy management. You won’t want to miss part 3 of this freedom series!

Links to Courtney’s Secret to Freedom episodes:

Ep 48: Part 1 of 4: Uplevel Your Business to Take Time Off with Alison Boons

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 48: Secret to Freedom Part 1/4 - Uplevel Your Business to Take Time Off with Alison Boons

hello@courtneychaal.com (Alison Boons, Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 8 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Take a break - you deserve it! But first, listen to this episode of the Yay for Business podcast because today I had the pleasure of discussing how and when to take time off with our very own Alison Boons. Alison is our operations manager here at Courtney Chaal HQ.

Taking a holiday or a necessary leave of absence may seem overwhelming and impossible. If you just started your business, you don't have enough people to keep things running smoothly and you know your clients would freak out if you took time off! I am here to insist that taking a break is not only wonderful and relaxing but also necessary to keep your business alive and well in the long run.

With 15 years of experience in business operations, Alison has worked with many different business models that all needed the same thing: help to streamline, so life and work get easier. In this episode, we cover the basics and beyond of what you need in place to prepare for time off from your business.

Whether you are shutting down the entire team for a forced vacation (and yes, it may be necessary to force your team to take a break!) or you are taking parental leave, fully preparing for a break in your business will give you freedom when you want it and peace of mind if an emergency ever arises. This episode is for solopreneurs, small business entrepreneurs, and CEOs of full-blown companies.

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

How to sustain and grow your business at any level when you need to take time off
How to create a business plan to prepare for vacation
How to specifically prepare your 3 points of business for holiday and leave
1. Marketing
2. Sales
3. Delivery
How to ease in and out of vacation mode to help you and your business thrive

This episode is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to taking time off. We are so excited to offer even more information, action, and support to help you make your time off dreams come true - and finally get a taste of that freedom you've been craving that made you start your business in the first place. We are hosting an Out Of Office Training for our Yay for 100K clients during the month of October. Click HERE to apply if you want to join our training!

Resources Mentioned:

Ep 45: Tangible Language

Ep 46: Overcoming Objections

Ep 47: Non Sucky Copywriting Process

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 47: Non Sucky Copywriting Process

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 1 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Were you the kid that hated going through all the steps in your 4th grade writing class and just wanted to get your words down on paper and turn it in? I have bad news: Those steps are still necessary in your adult-life business. However, I also have some good news: There's a simple process you can follow to get amazing copy written and improve your writing skills!

Writing can be frustrating, boring, and leave you feeling stuck. You are never going to create your best content by sitting down to a blank document and expecting to write a polished final product as your first draft. Today, I am breaking down the method everyone should use for any copywriting task in your business - from websites to workbooks to social media posts. With just 6 steps, writing can become a fun and creative outlet that allows you to show your audience your true self and elevate your business. Keep this episode handy because you’ll want to reference it the next time you sit down to write!

In today’s episode, we’re specifically covering:

The 6 steps of copywriting

Brain dump
Free write
Draft
Revise, revise, revise
Edit the details
Publish

Copywriting do’s and don’ts

If you are ready to go deeper into your writing, join me for my copywriting workshop on September 8th! Every entrepreneur needs to learn this crucial skill. Apply here to join us at our copywriting workshop!

More podcast episodes about copywriting:

Ep 43: 5 best Copywriting Tips

Ep 44: Sales Page Copy 101

Ep 45: Tangible Language

Ep 46: Overcoming Objections

Are you looking for even more copywriting tips? Click here to check out my blog posts about writing. There are tons to choose from!

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 46: Overcoming Objections

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Today's episode is all about overcoming objections. An objection is a reason someone gives for not enrolling, signing up, or buying your product or service. Objections may seem negative but there are ways we can address them that help us connect better with people and even make sales. In today's episode, I am discussing the psychology behind why people make decisions, giving you my golden rules for approaching sales and sharing real-world examples to help you overcome those "no's." This episode will give you confidence to deal with objections and prepare you to overcome them from day one.

We often take objections personally or see them as a failure in our business. Here's the good news: Objections do not equal failure. The better news? I have lots of tips, guidelines, and examples that will help you easily and comfortably address these objections and even use them to help you! As soon as you focus less on the money and less on yourself, you will be able to approach your sales from a place of helping others. Once you are there, you can tackle every "I'm not ready" or "This won't work" in a way that helps your potential client and helps you too!

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

How to make a sale without convincing, shaming, or desperation
How to continue genuine service beyond objections
My top rules for approaching sales:
1. Always approach sales from a place of service
2. Always approach sales from a place of detachment
Specific objections we discuss
1. "I'm not ready."
2. "I can't afford it."
3. "I don't have the time."
4. "I need to do ____ before I start."
5. "I need 1:1 coaching instead of a program."
6. "I'm in another program, so I can't do this now."
7. "This won't work for me in my situation."

Resources Mentioned:

Ep 26: Money Mindset

Ep 27: Time Management for Rebels

Ep 28: Hire Your First VA (Plus 25 Tasks to Give Them!)

Ep 29: Upgrade Your Services for "Premium Pricing

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 45: Tangible Language

hello@courtneychaal.com (KAYLA, Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000

How can you define tangible benefits for your potential clients as a person who does not sell tangible results? So often, success is measured by client results. This becomes a challenge for those of us who may not provide tangible results to clients, such as coaches. I had the fantastic opportunity to talk about this very problem with an amazing mindset coach and Yay for 100K member, Kayla. We dive deep into her goals for her clients in order to get clear on her tangible benefits.

While it may seem better to use vague and general statements in order to attract more clients, the opposite is actually true. Kayla and I discuss why it is better to niche down the explanation of your services and how that will attract clients who need and want exactly what you have to offer. Your goal is to help your clients in a specific way. Don’t be afraid to get specific on your explanation so that people will know right away how they will benefit from your service.

Let’s be real, this process of niching down and getting specific with your language can be hard! Lucky for you, this episode will help you get really clear on what you offer and how you can best word it.

Just like Kayla, you too can join us and Apply for Yay for 100K! Our 12-month group mentoring program gives you the personalized support you need to boost your income and see results from your business. Follow the link to apply for this life-changing program today!

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

How to define the tangible benefits of what you offer
How to find the common theme in your clients' problems
Why you need to sell what your clients want WHILE giving them what you know they need
How to use your clients’ language instead of your expert language

Connect with Kayla:

Instagram: @audaciouscuriousiity

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 44: Sales Page Copy 101

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Yay for Business Podcast! Today we are going back to my roots: Writing great sales pages. Consider this episode your sales page copy 101. This is a skill that every entrepreneur is going to want to keep in their back pocket.

Writing copy for sales pages is what I was known for back when I first started in the online business space. It's the thing that put me on the map, which is ironic since I was resistant to being a sales page copywriter in the first place. I was scared because I felt a lot of pressure to write someone else's sales page - the thing that would determine whether or not they make any sales. I started by analyzing other people's sales pages and honing my craft. Eventually, I came up with a 14-part template for writing excellent sales pages that are highly effective for generating tangible results.

This month, every episode of the Yay for Business Podcast is all about copywriting. This is all in lead up to our workshop: "Become a World Class Copywriter for Your Business." I highly encourage you to apply and join us inside of Yay for 100K so that you can get access to this workshop which is all about building the foundation you need to become a world class copywriter. It's one thing to have the templates and understand the mechanics of a copy (which you'll also get in Yay for 100K!), but it's quite another thing to learn the psychology behind copywriting. This workshop will take things a step further and train you to become the best copywriter you can be.

To join the workshop, go to www.courtneychaal.com/apply. Enroll this month so that you can join the copywriting workshop on September 8th!

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

The structure of high converting sales pages
The 6 core elements you need to have on your sales page
The importance of the headlines of your sales page
Grab your headline cheat sheet here: https://courtneychaal.com/headline

I go into even more depth on sales page copy in the Sales Page Kit, which is available for all Yay for 100K clients. Apply at www.courtneychaal.com/apply to join us at our copywriting workshop, gain access to the Sales Page Kit, and receive every copy template you'll ever need. Make sure to get enrolled before September 8th so you can join us for that workshop!

Resources Mentioned:

Ep 01: The Rainbow of Sales
Ep 43: 5 Best Copywriting Tips
Cheat sheet: The first 3 sections of your sales page

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 43: 5 Best Copywriting Tips

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 4 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome to a new episode of the Yay for Business Podcast! This month is going to be all about COPYWRITING. We're going to kick it off with my top 5 copywriting tips.

If you didn't know, I started my business as a copywriter. I was a general website copywriter for a while before specializing in sales page copy for entrepreneurs, service providers, and course creators.

Because of my copywriting background, our Yay for 100K clients get templates for all the copy that they need to write: sales emails, social posts, webinar landing pages, and so much more.

But I believe it's imperative that every single business owner become their own world-class copywriter. Copywriting is not something that you can outsource in the beginning. It's important that you do what you need to do to learn this skill as well as you can.

That's why on September 8th, I am hosting a copywriting workshop for our Yay for 100K clients. This workshop is the foundation you need to become a great copywriter. We'll dive into the psychology of sales and I will break down and demystify the copywriting process.

So if you want to join me at the copywriting workshop on September 8th, head to www.courtneychaal.com/apply, and enroll this month.

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

5 best copywriting tips
The importance of using your target clients' language
My motto: let it be shitty
How to become a great copywriter by using a template
Inspiration and imitation
Why you should analyze other people's copy
How to make your language tangible

I hope that you enjoyed this episode. I want to encourage you, if you want to work with us inside of Yay for 100K, to go to www.courtneychaal.com/apply. Once you enroll, you'll be able to join us for our in-depth copywriting workshop on September 8th. And when you work with us, you'll also get access to all of our copy templates, lessons and calculators.

Resources mentioned:

Ep 01: The Rainbow of Sales
Ep 42: Read Your Clients' Minds

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Episode 1 - The Rainbow of Sales

Ep 42: Read Your Clients' Minds

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 42 of the Yay for Business Podcast. Today we will be talking about reading your clients' minds.

When we think about reading our clients' minds, we want to know what keeps them up at night. What problems do they have? And how can we alleviate that stress? As entrepreneurs and service providers, it is our job to show our clients that we understand what they are going through and want to help them.

Today we aren’t just talking about people's pain points. I want to talk about the human connection and why it's essential to understand what your target clients are thinking and feeling. This is one of the core lessons we teach our clients in our Yay for 100K program.

Not understanding your clients can result in attracting the wrong clients and customers. Sure, you may have people loving your work, but they won't hire you. This can lead to you being confused and frustrated. By reading your clients' minds, you're going to be able to provide the service that helps people get the results they want! You're going to get paid, and everyone will be happy.

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

The importance of reading your target clients' minds
The Rainbow of Sales
Your 3 Muses
How to engage with your audience
How to connect with your audience

If you are ready to work with us and turn your service into a program or refine your business, we would love to have you. You can get all the details about our Yay for 100K program at courtneychaal.com/apply. We will be processing all our applications the first week of August, so be sure to get your application in soon.

In the meantime, if you want to know more about what I teach in our program, visit www.courtneychaal.com. Click on the button that says, "Free Training" in the top navigation bar. All you need to do is fill in your name and email, and you will get instant access to the training.

Resources mentioned:

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 41: Build Self Trust

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 41 of the Yay for Business Podcast. In today's episode, we're going to talk about building self-trust. Usually, when people think about the word trust, they think about trusting others. Of course, trust is essential for any relationship in our lives, but we also must learn to trust ourselves.

While chatting over DM with our Yay for 100K applicants, I've noticed a trend. People keep saying, "I need accountability. I've taken a lot of courses in the past, and I didn't finish them. So I'm afraid that I'm going to do that again.” Or they say, “I hired a coach, and it didn't work out. So now I'm nervous to hire another business coach."

This is a form of self-punishment. In essence, you're punishing yourself for the decision you made in the past to enroll in that course or hire that coach.

In today's episode, I want to change that self-punishment narrative. Let's learn from the decisions we are making and view them not as a punishment, but as an opportunity to take every moment and experience to become indestructible.

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

How holding ourselves to high standards makes us believe that our self-trust is broken
How to have compassion for yourself when you don't do things perfectly or get the outcome that you want
The importance of understanding that you decide the results that you're going to get
Getting a return on investment from any decision or experience every time
How to practice nuanced thinking towards setbacks

If you are ready to work with us and turn your service into a program, we would love to have you! We are back in August to review all of our Yay for 100K applicants, so now is a great time to apply. You can get all the details at courtneychaal.com/apply

Resources Mentioned:

Ep 37: Nuanced Thinking

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 40: Dunning Kruger Effect

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 40 of the Yay for Business Podcast. In today's episode, I am sharing a mindset lesson that I teach inside Yay for 100K, the Dunning Kruger Effect. The Dunning Kruger Effect is something you may experience as you up-level your business, so being aware of it means you can work it to your advantage. However, if you are unaware of it, it can be detrimental to your business.

So that's why every month, we do a Dunning Kruger check-in with our clients to see where they are in this experience and what results come up.

For this episode, we created a graphic of the Dunning Kruger Effect. Go to www.courtneychaal.com/40 to get your copy. I recommend printing it out or setting it as a screensaver so you can check in with yourself once in a while to see where you are at.

Besides the graphic, we also have a FREE TRAINING for you. In this training, I will go over the Dunning Kruger Effect in more detail and share how you can transition from services to courses. You can find the free training HERE or on my website (click on the button that says, "Free Training!" in the top navigation bar). All you need to do is fill in your name and email address, and you will get instant access to the training.

In today's episode, we're specifically covering the stages of the Dunning Kruger Effect:

Unconscious incompetence (being unaware of how much you don't know)
Conscious incompetence (becoming aware of how much you don't know
Conscious competence (becoming aware of the solution, but it takes a lot of effort)
Unconscious competence (you can't remember what it was like NOT to know how to do the thing anymore)

I hope that this mindset lesson was helpful for you and that you can see how your mind plays tricks on you as you grow your business.

Remember: Discomfort is a good thing. It means you're growing!

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 39: Superpowers + Weaknesses

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 7 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 39 of the Yay for Business Podcast. Today's episode is all about playing to your strengths and leveraging your weaknesses.

It's no secret that I love psychology, but what I really love is setting goals for myself and creating a vision. I became an entrepreneur because I wanted that freedom, and I know there are more like me who started their business because they wanted that freedom too.

However, since becoming an entrepreneur, I have found myself getting sucked into this entrepreneurial space where the main topics are personal development and self-improvement.

These are things that I love, but I want to talk about them in this episode because I feel like there is a dark side to this entrepreneurial space. It can be really harmful and challenging psychologically. We are constantly told we need to focus on how we can fix our flaws and look for ways to improve ourselves.

So today, I want to change the conversation. Let's talk about how to leverage your weaknesses and play to your strengths.

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

Your perceived weaknesses
Your true superpower
How to free up your time by not focusing on your weaknesses
Why you should embrace what you are naturally great at
Why you need to stop trying to be better at everything
How to focus more on your strengths

Resources mentioned:

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 38: ADHD + Pregnancy

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Yay for Business Podcast. In today's episode, we are going to be talking about ADHD and pregnancy. Now, you may be wondering why a business podcast is discussing the topic of ADHD and pregnancy. If you have been following me, you probably know that I got diagnosed with ADHD; I have shared my experience living with ADHD in previous podcast episodes. And I'm excited to share that I'm pregnant! During this pregnancy, I have really started to notice how hormones can affect your ADHD symptoms.

I wanted to put these two topics together because there are very few resources out there when you search pregnancy and ADHD. So today, I will share what I'm going through as a business owner and as a pregnant woman with ADHD, and the challenges I'm facing.

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

Struggling with ADHD symptoms since becoming pregnant
Pregnancy and the pandemic lockdown
Lack of structure during the pandemic and pregnancy
Learning about self-compassion and getting frustrated
Dealing with unsolicited advice from people

Be sure to tune into next week's episode, where we will be talking about how to play into your strengths and leveraging your weaknesses. I'm so excited to talk about this because this is one of my themes for 2021!

Resources Mentioned:

Episode 08: I have ADHD
Episode 09: Strategies for Entrepreneurs with ADHD
Episode 36: ADHD with Denise Duffield Thomas

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 37: Nuanced Thinking

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 37 of the Yay for Business Podcast! In today's episode, we are steering away from the strategic side of things and are focusing more on your business's philosophical and psychological sides. Now, I know this might seem a little off-topic from what we usually talk about, but trust me, these are some of the most important things you will do in your business. So stay with me!

One of the most significant realizations that I have made is when we get stressed or feel under pressure, we tend to go into very black and white thinking. Our brains love a binary system. But without nuanced thinking, we start to narrow down our worldview and make extreme decisions.

An example of this binary, black and white thinking comes up a lot with dieting. You think that you're either 100% committed to this diet or you're stuffing your face with whatever you want. Or if you mess up and have a cookie, then the entire diet is destroyed and something is wrong with you. Sound familiar?

As entrepreneurs, we are all guilty of falling into black and white thinking, which can often lead to bad decision making. So in today's episode, I want to focus on the small tweaks you can make to think in a more nuanced way, get down to the root cause of those big sweeping decisions, and prevent you from burning everything down and starting over.

In today’s episode, we’re specifically covering:

Binary thinking and how thinking in black and white can cause bad decision-making
Pendulum swinging
Wanting to have a fresh start and staying comfortable in your business
Handling pushback with clients
Specificity and our fears
Not coming up with constant solutions
Questioning our assumptions
The problem with making big sweeping changes
How to make small tweaks and get to the root cause of the problem

I hope this episode gets your wheels turning on how you can bring more nuance into your business.

And if you are ready to work with us and turn your services into a program, we would love to have you! You can get all the details about our Yay for 100K program at courtneychaal.com/apply.

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Website: www.courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 36: ADHD with Denise Duffield Thomas

hello@courtneychaal.com (Denise Duffield-Thomas, Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 36 of the Yay for Business Podcast!

In episode 8 ("I have ADHD"), I shared my story about my ADHD. I talked about what it was like getting diagnosed and what I have learned about myself since embracing my diagnosis. If you haven't listened to that episode, click here to check it out.

After that episode was released, I received the most genuine and heartfelt feedback from other women who shared their own stories about being diagnosed with ADHD and not even realizing they had it. Which totally resonates with me!

In today's episode, I'm talking with Denise Duffield Thomas, a successful entrepreneur and the creator of Money Bootcamp, about her journey with ADHD. As a child, no one ever suspected Denise had ADHD because she always had her nose in a book, performed excellently in school, and behaved well. But looking back, there were definitely signs.

Since Denise has been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, she has developed practices that help her stay organized, focus on her strengths, and not get bored. Denise also shares how she maintains her focus in her business and her busy personal life.

In today’s episode, we’re specifically covering:

How Denise became aware of her ADHD
The benefits of being diagnosed with ADHD and understanding the way you think
The simplicity of having an ADHD brain and the choices we make
The stigma and negative views of ADHD
Incorporating certain constraints in your life
Outsourcing and making incremental upgrades
Having ADHD and how that affects your business model
How to channel your creativity
How to layer in external accountability

Resources mentioned:

Connect with Denise:
Website: www.denisedt.com
Instagram: @Denisedt
Podcast: Chill & Prosper Podcast

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal
Website: https://courtneychaal.com
Facebook group: Get More Clients Club
Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

Ep 35: Services vs. Courses

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 9 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 35 is a quick one! In this episode, we're diving into the big debate: Services vs. courses. I don't see anyone in the online business world talking about this in the way that I do. Usually, business coaches prefer one or the other, or they're trying to promote one or the other. But why not do both?!

This episode comes with a special FREE TRAINING. You can find the free training on my website. Head to www.courtneychaal.com and in the navigation bar at the top of the page, you'll find a button that says, "Free training." All you need to do is fill in your name and email, and you will get instant access to the training. In this training, I will guide you through the transition of going from services to courses and what that really looks like for your business.

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

Services vs. courses
The benefits of offering services
The benefits of selling a course
The downsides of services
The downsides of a course

Most people overestimate how much work is required to run a service-based business and underestimate how much work is required to run a course-based business.

Services are your money now; courses are your money later.

You do not have to choose between services or courses. I recommend that you do both! In fact, I want you to turn your service into a course. And in the free training that you can find on my website, I will walk you through exactly what that transition looks like.

So if you are ready to work with us and turn your services into a program, we would love to have you! You can get all the details about our Yay for 100K group coaching program at courtneychaal.com/apply. When you apply, you get instant access to our private training, "How to add 100K of revenue to your business in the next 12 months."

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 34: Take 2 Weeks Off This Summer

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 2 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 34 of the Yay for Business Podcast all about how to take two weeks off from your business this summer. I'm so excited to chat about this today because I will be shutting down my business for two weeks in July. I feel like this is essential to mention in this episode because not only do I want to model this behavior for our Yay for 100K clients, but I also want to show other entrepreneurs that it's healthy to step away from your business.

Now, I'm proud to say that I am NOT a workaholic entrepreneur, but I know that is not the case for everyone. The truth is we live in a society that promotes a very unhealthy relationship with work; we expect people to be "on" all the time. I refuse to participate in this.

It's important to remember that even as entrepreneurs, there is nothing wrong with taking a break and creating some space between you and your business. But many entrepreneurs struggle with this because they have not set up certain boundaries with their clients. That's why in today's episode, I want to give you the foundations you need to plan for that two-week break that will not only help you feel rested but also come back feeling empowered.

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

Modeling healthy behavior to our clients
Handling clients and the fear of taking a break
Planning a two-week break from your business
Operations of your business you need to establish
How to handle client applications
Public communication

Our Yay for 100K virtual conference is in full swing. And we are having a special VIP Bonus Day on Friday, June 4th. When you apply to our program today, you will get access to our VIP Bonus Day!

This is a great time to apply because on June 10th, and our prices will be going up. So be sure to apply at courtneychaal.com/apply

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 33: Attn All BUSY Service Providers

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 26 May 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 33 of the Yay for Business Podcast! Today's episode is short because I'm talking to the service providers who are too busy with client work and never have the time to work on their business.

We see this happen a lot with our Yay for 100K clients, and our job as coaches is to help them figure out how to prioritize client work while still dedicating time to their business. As business owners, there's this misconception that the only way to be successful in your business is to be busy 24/7. This is false! Your job as a business owner is not to do all the client work.

In today's episode, I'm going to be honest with you. I will show you how what you are doing is actually hurting your business and will eventually lead to burnout. But don't worry! We can fix the problems now before burnout sets in and your business stalls.

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

How to look at your business as the machine
How to give your business space from you
Why you need to incorporate rest into your life
How to get rid of the busy-ness cycle in your business
Why you need to raise your prices and say no to non-ideal clients
How to plan CEO days for your business

Don't forget about our Yay for 100K virtual conference coming up next week! If you are one of the busy people we talked about in this episode, this conference is for you! Be sure to go to courtneychaal.com/conference to purchase your ticket now. Tickets are only $47.

We will have my friend Jordan Gill talking about how to offer VIP days, an awesome way for busy service providers to do client work efficiently. If that's something that you might want to offer as a service, mark your calendar for May 31 to June 2, with a special VIP Bonus Day on Friday, June 4.

And if you're too busy to make the conference, don't worry because you will get seven days of access to the recordings with your ticket purchase. You can watch the conference on your own time. I hope to see you there!

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 32: Top 5 Coaching Topics

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 19 May 2021 13:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, I am sharing the 5 most common coaching topics that come up from clients in our high-touch coaching group, Yay for 100K. I'm excited to be showing you a little bit of our process behind the curtain. I will be using real examples that the coaches and I have seen inside the program, and I will share with you how we address them so you can apply our coaching to your own business!

Many of the questions that come up for our Yay for 100K clients are around specific issues they might be having in their sales process, marketing, tech build out, etc. As coaches, it is our job to determine the root cause of the problem, help our clients solve that problem, and prevent it from happening again in the future. That's why this will be a great episode, because even if you don't have the same specific problem, you'll likely be able to relate to the root cause of the problem and integrate our coaching into your own business.

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

Client boundaries
Pricing and the fear of raising prices
List building and always collecting content
Making marketing your number one priority
Booking consistent clients VS having too many clients
Putting your services out there
Being too busy and not having time to work on your business

Don't forget about our Yay for 100K virtual conference, coming up at the end of the month. Be sure to go to courtneychaal.com/conference to purchase your ticket now. This conference is valued at over a thousand dollars! So mark your calendar for May 31 to June 2, with a special VIP Bonus Day on Friday, June 4.

Resources mentioned:

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 31: 10 Great Ways to Grow Your Email List

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 12 May 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Yay for Business Podcast! In today's episode, I'm sharing 10 great ways to grow your email list. I get asked about this a lot, and I have A LOT of thoughts about email list growth. There are so many strategies out there. People are creating content, but their list isn't growing. It all can be a lot to figure out.

So my team and I want to keep things as simple and easy as possible. We want you to get results and we want to enjoy the process. Your email list probably won't double overnight, but I don't want you to feel like you have to be doing all of these specific, crazy strategies in order to grow your list.

In today's episode, I'm going to give you 10 ideas, 10 strategies, 10 ways to grow your email list. You don't need to implement all of these strategies, but you can use them as a starting point. The most important thing is that you pick a strategy that suits you.

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

My history of growing my email list
How to grow your audience from the ground up
How to create content based on your target audience
Why collaborations with people in your niche are so important
Irresistible opt-in vs. Power opt-in
The power of live broadcasts
Where to place your CTAs (Calls to Action)
Why podcasts are great!

Guess what? There's just a few weeks to go before our Yay for 100K Virtual Conference! At the conference we'll be building on email list growth at an exciting session with special guest and online business expert, Vanessa Lau. Vanessa will be talking about how to attract your ideal clients and grow your audience. So mark your calendar for May 31 to June 2, with a special VIP Bonus Day on Friday, June 4.

Purchase your early bird ticket before May 14 to save on the ticket cost and get a FREE copy of our goal calculator. Grab your ticket HERE!

Resources mentioned:

Episode 28: Hire Your First VA (Plus 25 Tasks to Give Them!)
The Podcast Planners

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal
Website: https://courtneychaal.com
Facebook group: Get More Clients Club
Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

Ep 30: Your Ideal Lifestyle

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 5 May 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Today's episode is all about defining your ideal lifestyle. Now I know this may seem a little off-topic for a business podcast, but I promise, it's not. We are going to dive deep into your core motivators and how they play an essential role in the entrepreneur lifestyle you want to live.

What motivates people to do what they do? So many people can't answer that question. Or they allow other people in their lives or social media influencers to determine their motivation.

That's why today, we are focusing on you as an individual and discovering what motivates you and what your ideal lifestyle looks like. Forget about the business lifestyle you think you should have and focus on yourself and what works for you. Let's build your ideal lifestyle!

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

The truth behind being a successful entrepreneur and hitting 100K
Why you want to be an entrepreneur
How to determine your core motivator
How to define your dream lifestyle
What do you care about?
What lights you up and what drains you?
How to unlearn what everyone is telling you

Have you heard? We are hosting our Yay for 100K Virtual Conference from May 31st to June 2nd, with a special VIP Bonus Day on Friday, June 4th.

Purchase your early bird ticket before May 14th to save on the ticket cost and to get a free copy of our goal calculator. To purchase your ticket, go to courtneychaal.com/conference .

Next month, we have a special guest on the podcast, Denise Duffield-Thomas. We will be talking all about ADHD and how to handle the repetitive, monotonous tasks that come with running a business. Keep an eye out for that episode!

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 29: Upgrade Your Services for "Premium Pricing"

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Today we are diving into a subject that I have wanted to talk about for a while: Offering premium services and charging premium prices. We'll discuss the 10 service upgrades you want to be making to your packages to justify those premium prices.

As entrepreneurs, it's only natural that we will want to charge more for our services as time goes on and as we become more skilled. However, when the thought of raising our prices comes up, we get so nervous! We start to think:

"What if my clients don't want to pay that much?"
"Will they push back?"
"How can I justify these prices?"

Don't worry! This line of thinking is so normal and I guarantee you every entrepreneur has been where you are now. Raising prices is something everyone wants to do, but they feel like they can't do it or don't know how to do it. So that's why I'm getting into how to charge premium pricing in today's episode.

Exciting announcement: On April 30th, early bird tickets for our Yay for 100K Virtual Conference are going on sale! The conference is happening May 31st to June 2nd, with an extra special VIP Bonus Day on Friday, June 4th. Purchase your early bird ticket to save on the ticket cost, get a copy of our goal calculator and learn more about our VIP Bonus Day.

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

10 service upgrades you can make to your packages
The signature service model
How to upgrade your delivery process
Why you need to implement feedback and testimonials
Marketing upgrades you can incorporate
How to grow your online visibility
The five by five matrix you need
The importance of a Work With Me page
How to have a high-converting booking conversation
Your mindset around boundaries

If you're ready to work with us and follow a proven process for upgrading your services and charging premium prices, we would love to have you. You can get all the details about our Yay for 100K group coaching program at courtneychaal.com/apply. When you apply, you get instant access to our private training, "How to add 100K of revenue to your business in the next 12 months."

Resources mentioned:

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

25 tasks to give to your VA

Ep 28: Hire Your First VA (Plus 25 Tasks to Give Them!)

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Let's talk about the myth of the solopreneur. Too many people try to work alone in their businesses for too long. I get it! This is something every business owner goes through. But in today's episode of the Yay for Business Podcast, I want to present you with an alternative approach that will make you even more productive.

Step 1: I want you to stop identifying as a solopreneur. I know this can be hard. The word "solopreneur" is empowering and so many business owners feel pride in being a one-person operation. They think that they are synonymous with their business. However, the truth is it's unrealistic to be a solopreneur forever. It can set you up for serious stress and limit your business growth.

Step 2: Hire a VA! A virtual assistant (VA) is the first step in your journey from stressed solopreneur to booked out boss. Once you realize that you are not your business and that by trying to do everything, you're actually burning out and limiting your growth, it's time to bring on some help.

That's why in episode 28, we are talking about how to hire a VA and 25 tasks you can assign them to free up your time and let your business grow. Download the FREE list of 25 tasks you can assign to your VA (plus lots of helpful details) here!

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

When you should hire a VA
The return on investment from hiring a VA
Ways to find a VA
*Going through an agency
*Contractor VA
* Hiring as an employee
Onboarding your VA
The hiring process
What type of VA are you looking for?
Why you need to create a list of things that you don't want to do
Training your VA
How to get as clear as possible on their job title
The 25 tasks that you can hand over to your VA today

Hopefully, this list helps give you some guidance on hiring your first VA and what tasks you can assign them. Just remember to get specific on exactly what you need help with and be ready to train them.

In next week's episode, I'm addressing those of you who are too busy to work on your business. We are talking about business owners who are overflowing with client work but still struggling to grow their business and their income. If that's you, you won't want to miss it!

If you're ready to take your business to the next level, or maybe you need a little more guidance on growing your team, apply to join us in my high-touch coaching group, Yay for 100K!

Resources mentioned in today's episode:

Book: Culture Code - Daniel Coyle

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

- Episode 10 - Scheduling Smackdown for Service Providers

Ep 27: Time Management for Rebels

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Yay for Business Podcast! In today's episode, we are tackling time management for rebels.

What is a time management rebel? A time management rebel is someone, like me, who is very action-oriented, but struggles with a lot of the advice that may work for other people.

I've always been fascinated by how people spend their workday, how they produce results, and what actions they take. Because most of the strategies they use don't work for someone like me (and I know I'm not the only one), I wanted to create something that would work for us time management rebels.

In today's episode, I want to celebrate you and your unique way of doing things, and give you some strategies that can help you tackle time management.

This episode will cover:

Not letting the tools be in charge of your schedule (you are in charge!)
Thinking about the positive qualities that come with your calendar
What is causing you to avoid that task on your calendar?
What is the consequence of not completing what's on your calendar?
The big rock concept
Prioritizing self-care
Knowing your work priorities
Short-term vs. long-term thinking
Having unrealistic expectations
What would you need to do to take time off?
My planning methods

Next week's episode is all about hiring your first VA and the 25 tasks you should give them. I am so excited about this topic because people always ask me what tasks they should hand off to their VA. Well, I have the answer - 25 of them - so you'll want to tune in for that!

Exciting news! We have a virtual conference coming up next month. So mark your calendars for May 31st - June 2nd (and our VIP Bonus Day on June 4th). Stay tuned for more information and your chance to score early bird tickets!

Episodes Mentioned:

- Epsiode 14 - Anti Planning

- Episode 15 - Realistic Goal Setting

Resources Mentioned:

- Client Capacity Calculator

- How to Become a Straight-A Student - Cal Newport

- Brooke Castillo - Monday Hour One

- Cal Newport

- The Pareto Principle

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 26: Money Mindset

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 7 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000

In today's episode of the Yay for Business Podcast, I will be talking about money mindset. Money mindset is one of my favorite topics; it's something that I love researching and talking about. But I'm not an expert. I'm a student, just like you.

Today I'm going to be talking about a few of the main principles and pillars that are important in the concept of money mindset. I will also share some examples of how my money story plays out for me that might help you to see how your money mindset is affecting your own life.

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

What is money mindset?
Two core pieces that make up your money mindset
- Your unique money story
- Societal money stories
My personal story about money and how it affects me
Key money mindset concepts for you to explore
The three core archetypes: the saver, the spender, or the avoider
Energetic income: the amount of money that you're comfortable with

Stay tuned for next week's episode, when we will tackle another important topic: time management!

Resources Mentioned:

Denise Duffield-Thomas: Money Bootcamp Course
Book: Get Rich, Lucky Bitch!: Release Your Money Blocks and Live a First Class Life by Denise Duffield-Thomas
Book: We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power by Rachel Rodgers
Book: Get Good with Money: Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole by Tiffany the Budgetnista
Book: Talking to My Daughter About the Economy by Yanis Varoufakis

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 25: Analyzing Your Launch

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Before we dive into today's episode, make sure you've checked out the rest of this month's episodes, episode twenty-one through twenty-four, as they are all about launching your program. So if you haven't listened to any of the earlier episodes, make sure you go back and listen as we discuss the core pieces of launching. Start with Ep 21: Your Course Launch Checklist HERE! If your goal is to launch a program this year, you don't want to miss these key pieces.

What happens after you launch your program? On today's episode of the Yay for Business Podcast we're going to talk about how to analyze your launch data and document what changes you want to make for your next launch. Does the idea of researching and looking at KPIs make you feel uncomfortable? Does data bore you? Do numbers confuse you? Trust me, I get it! But the data will give you the action steps you need and will take the stress of launching off your shoulders.

In today's episode, we cover:

My motto: Data over drama
How to make informed decisions and use numbers as a guide, not a commander
How exactly to track your data
The key performance indicators (KPIs) you need to analyze post-launch
What exactly do you do with those KPI numbers?
How to use your KPI data for your next launch
Major identity shifts as you go from service provider to course creator

Resources Mentioned

Episode 21 - Course Launch Checklist

Episode 22 - Launch Mindset

Episode 23 - List Building for Course Launch

Episode 24 - Launch Copy with Chelsea Wallace

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Podcast Launching & Learning

Ep 24: Launch Copy with Chelsea Wallace

hello@courtneychaal.com (Chelsea Wallace, Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000

In today's episode, we are welcoming my second guest to the show, Chelsea Wallace, to talk all about launch copy. And let's just say, Chelsea knows what she's talking about! She is a launch copy coach, launch strategist, and copywriter who has helped online brands execute multi-five and six-figure marketing campaigns that have helped gross over $1.5 million in revenue.

Chelsea supports online coaches, course creators, consultants, and service providers in the process of unlearning the wrong ways of launching. To do this, Chelseas helps shift their personal launch patterns so they can create their most fulfilling launch. Tune in to hear some of Chelsea's wisdom!

In today's episode, we cover:

How Chelsea got into the world of copywriting
The copywriting approach to launching
What is the synergy aspect?
How to get through the overwhelm of copywriting and marketing
Tips for your launch strategy
The secret you need you to know about your sales page
How to pull data from your launch
Should you use copywriting templates?
Chelsea's un-launching process and masterclass

Don't forget to check out Chelsea's masterclass, The Un-launch Masterclass, where she will teach you the five things that can make or break your launch for only $10 at www.thelaunchcopycoach/unlaunch

On next week's episode, we are wrapping up our month on launching with post-launch analytics. Don't be scared; I don't like numbers either. But even if you hate math, you need to find a method to analyze your launch results. So be sure to tune in next week for that episode!

Resources Mentioned

Copywriter: Laura Belgray
Book: When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing

Connect with Chelsea Wallace:

Instagram: @thelaunchcopycoach

Linktree: @thelaunchcopycoach

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 23: List Building for Course Launch

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000

In today's episode, we are talking about growing your email list in order to hit your launch revenue goal. We will be breaking down the data and what it all means. We're also discussing your goals for launching, what goes into the planning and preparation you need for a launch, and the target numbers you want to hit.

This month is all about LAUNCHING! We started with your overview in episode 21, Course Launch Checklist. In episode 22, we spoke about your Launch Mindset; that's a super important one so if you haven't listened to that, be sure to go back. And in next week's episode, I'm bringing on my second guest, Chelsea Wallace, and we are sharing tips for writing copy for your launch and other mindset strategies.

To end the month, in episode 25, we will look at how to analyze your data after your launch, such as assessing your key performance indicators. We will go over all the data and what it all means. Whether you have launched before or you have never launched, make sure to listen to all these episodes - they all tie together.

Did you hear? On Monday, March 22nd at 11:00 am PST, I will be hosting a live private training all about how to add 100K to your business in the next 12 months by implementing our 2-part business strategy. To get an exclusive invite to my LIVE private training, you first need to apply to join us in Yay for 100K!

You don't want to miss this! Apply by March 19th to secure your spot!

In today’s episode, we’re specifically covering:

Launch expectations
- Unicorn goal setting
- Goldilocks goal setting
- Reality-based goal setting
The formula to use for your goal setting
- Number of people on your email list x 0.02 = number of sales you can expect
How to set a goal for your launch
- Launch revenue goal
- Determining the number of people you need on your email list to hit your launch goal
- 90 Day Runway
Growing your email list
- Quantity
- Quality
Understanding more about visibility
Creating nurturing content
- Instagram
- Email newsletter
- Freebies
- Pinterest
Which type of content are you the weakest on?

Resources Mentioned

Episode 22 - Launch Mindset

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The Dunning - Kruger Effect

Ep 22: Launch Mindset

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode, we are talking about your launch mindset - what comes up when you launch your online course. In last week's episode, we covered your launch strategy checklist. Everyone loves a checklist! You want something that will show you the strategy and exactly how to implement it.

But here's what happens: You have the strategy and the step-by-step plan, but you’re still struggling in your business. And then the questions start coming: What am I doing wrong? Am I cut out for this? What’s really going on is some deeper level psychology about what’s truly holding you back.

And that’s why we need to talk about your launch mindset.

Today we’re discussing the journey that your mind will go on when you are going through a launch. And trust me, everyone goes through this, even our Yay for 100K clients. I will be discussing the three biggest fears that show up for our clients, why those fears are showing up and how to address them.

If this sounds like something you need help with, stick around and make sure to save this episode as a guide to help you when you are going through your next launch.

In today’s episode, we're specifically covering:

The six mental stages of launching
- Wave of excitement
- Reality check
- Valley of shiny objects
- Determination
- Open cart craziness
- What just happened?
Addressing where you are now in your business
The three big fears that pop up during launches
- Fear of having too many students
- Fear of getting refund requests
- Fear of not getting sales
How to fake it till you make it
Not letting yourself give up
Why you need to look at the long-term over the short-term
How your psychological mindset will throw you off when you launch
Why you need to set reasonable expectations

In next week’s episode, we will be discussing the specific numbers you need to hit to reach your launch revenue goal. Be sure to tune in to that episode!

On March 22nd at 11:00am PST, I will be hosting a LIVE private training! Join me on the 22nd to learn how to add 100K to your business in the next 12-months by implementing our 2- part business strategy. To get an exclusive invite, you first need to apply to join us in Yay for 100K at courtneychaal.com/apply. You don’t want to miss this!

Resources Mentioned

Episode 21- Course Launch Checklist

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Ep 21: Course Launch Checklist

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Thu, 4 Mar 2021 06:26:43 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of a new month! This month is all about launching. What goes into a launch? How do you prepare for one? What numbers do you need to know? How do you analyze your launch results? In March we’ll be talking about all things launches and I’ll even be bringing on a special guest to chat about launch copywriting. If you're interested in learning how to launch your course, stay with me for the rest of the month.

Before we go any further, I have another freebie for you: The Launch Checklist. This is straight out of Yay for 100K, as everything I’m talking about this month is super aligned with our program. This is the actual checklist we give our clients.

Inside Yay for 100K, we have lessons on how to create your webinar, how to plan your launch, how to write your sales emails, how to do successful Facebook Lives and everything else you need for a hugely successful launch. This checklist is an overview of how all of that fits together.

Go ahead and grab your FREE Launch Checklist now: https://courtneychaal.com/launchchecklist

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

The big picture of everything that is involved in a launch
Why you need to set up your program waitlist page first
The five sections you need in your webinar content
How to set up your webinar platform
The sales page VS the webinar and the webinar replay page
What you need to have on your webinar registration page
Why you need to send webinar reminder emails
What goes into your webinar replay page and freebie worksheet
The second biggest piece of your launch pie: Your cart
Why it's crucial to have a customer service response library
What you need on your webinar checkout page
The four live broadcasts you need before your webinar
Bonus: How to set up your program Facebook group

If after listening to this episode you want to fast track through these steps and implement everything successfully, you need to join us inside Yay for 100K. When you apply, we'll send over details for our exclusive private training where I go through the full program and all the details, including pricing and more.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Launch Checklist

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Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Client Capacity Calculator

Ep 20: Essential Boundaries for Service Providers

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000

In today's episode, we are diving into how to set up boundaries, and what specific boundaries you need, as a service provider. I am so excited to be talking about this with you because boundaries are my jam. Before we go any further, this episode plays directly off of episode 19, where we talk about people pleasing. So if you missed that one, I definitely recommend going back and having a listen.

During the month of February I'm breaking down the three massive mistakes that all service providers make. In episode 18, we talked about the first mistake: Pricing your services incorrectly. This also included access to an exclusive freebie, my client capacity calculator, that helps you figure out how many clients you need at what price point in order to hit your monthly goal. Trust me, you do not want to miss it. Grab your client capacity calculator now!

In today's episode, we're specifically covering:

What are boundaries?
How to identify areas where boundaries are needed
General business boundaries
- Work hours
- Schedule
Customer service boundaries
- Response times to emails
- Where you do customer service
- Responses to frequently asked questions
- How to answer "pick your brain" requests
Boundaries on client work
- Work With Me page
- Booking calls
- Creating drafts
- Call-cancellation policy
- Methods of communication
- Scope of work
- Refund policy
Mini-services and when they expire

What I want you to do is send me a DM or share a story and tag me @courtneychaal and let me know the one boundary you will set after listening to this episode.

And, if you haven't already, make sure to download the FREE client capacity calculator; it is a true gem, and you don't want to miss it.

Resources Mentioned :

Episode 17: 3 Mistakes ALL Service Providers Are Making

Episode 18: How to Price Your Services

Episode 19: People Pleasing

Book: Radical Candor- Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott

Ep 19: People Pleasing

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000

This is an episode I will be referring people back to for years to come. If you or someone you know is a people pleaser, you'll want to be sure to bookmark this episode! Many of us are considered people pleasers, which isn't always a bad thing. However, I'm passionate about reframing this concept. This is people pleasing like you've never understood it before.

We start by diving deep into the two core myths that surround people pleasing and what they have to do with making other people happy. As you're listening, you may start to identify as a people pleaser or notice some people pleasing tendencies in yourself. Here's a secret: You're not alone!

I'm also going to be looking at the connection between people pleasing and being a good person. Just because you're done with people pleasing doesn't mean you're not a good person! The purpose of today's episode is to simply take that connection and change the way we look at it.

In today's episode we're specifically covering:

The five main ways people pleasing shows up for service providers
How people pleasing shows up in over customizing your services and creating custom proposals
How people pleasing shows up when you undercharge for your services
Why you keep saying yes to PITA clients
Your top fears in setting boundaries and expectations
Why you say yes to things you don't want to do
How you enable clients and create codependency
Why you care if someone else likes you
How to practice saying no to someone

In next week's episode, we will be talking about creating and upholding boundaries. That episode will go hand in hand with this week's episode because boundaries are the cure to people pleasing; they are the thing that gives you what you want.

Here's a little challenge for you before next week's episode goes live: Practice saying no. Start saying no to people pleasing, no to tasks you don't want to do and no to PITA clients.

If you're ready to move to the next step in your business, don't forget to check out my program Yay for 100K!

Resources Mentioned:

Episode 18: How to price your services and get your free Client Capacity Calculator.

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 18: How to Price Your Services

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal:) — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000

The number one question I get from service providers is, “How do I price my services?” So on today's episode, I'm going to provide you with the exact information you need to price your services - and it’s probably not going to be what you think!

Every successful entrepreneur started where you are now. They had no idea where to start or how to price their services, so don’t feel like you are the only one that is completely lost. I’m going to help break down everything you need in this episode.

BONUS: I’m offering you a special freebie with this episode. Head to courtneychaal.com/calculator, download the client capacity calculator and be sure to follow along with this episode.

In episode 17, I talked about the three biggest mistakes that all service providers are making. If you did not listen to that episode, I recommend going back and listening because it will give you a great overview of the topics I'm going to dive deep on this month.

In today’s episode, we’re specifically covering:

3 beliefs about pricing that come up for service providers
Why being affordable is a terrible goal
Step by step instructions for you to follow along with the client capacity calculator
How to get clear on the workload per client
Why you should not price per hour
How to determine how many hours a week you work towards your business and how many hours you spend on client work
How to determine revenue
What you need to know about packaging, positioning and mindset
What happens if you have more than one service

After listening to this episode, if you still feel like you need some help or you’re simply just stuck on how to price your services, then apply for Yay for 100K . We would love to support you and watch how pricing transforms your business.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Book: Talking to My Daughter About the Economy

Episode 10: Schedule Smackdown for Service Providers

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Facebook group: Get More Clients Club.

Ep 17: 3 Mistakes ALL Service Providers Are Making

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 3 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000

This month on the Yay for Business podcast I'm sharing three HUGE mistakes all service providers are making. In today's episode, I'll give you the context for where these mistakes come from and how they're showing up in your business. Then in the next three episodes, I'll dive deep into each mistake and explain how you can beat them.

I used to think there were only two options for service providers: You were booked out or you weren't. But after years of working with entrepreneurs and starting my high-ticket coaching program, Yay for 100K, I learned that being booked out and not being booked out are the same thing. Just because you're booked out doesn't mean you're not burned out. And it doesn't mean you're still not making some big mistakes in your business!

In today's episode, we're specifically covering :

Two belief systems that are causing us to get stuck in mindset traps
- Belief number one: "I'm responsible for other people's happiness."
- Belief number two: "My needs are less important than the needs of others."
Mistake #1: Pricing
- Why money is the water and lifeblood of your business
- What do you need to charge to meet your financial goals
Mistake #2: People pleasing
- What people-pleasing looks like in your behavior
- Unfounded fears with people-pleasing
Mistake #3: No boundaries
- How boundaries are all about protecting your energy
- How the quantity of your work affects your boundaries

Along with the quantity of work, a lot of service providers have problems with client capacity. This means taking on more clients than you can handle and not having the right pricing. If this sounds like you, be sure to go back and listen to the episode Scheduled Smackdown for Service Providers.

Be sure to tune in next week when we discuss how to price your services and the mindset strategies you need to become a successful service provider.

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Instagram: courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 16: Digital Wellness with Chido Samantha

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal, Chido Samantha) — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000

I am so excited to introduce you to today's guest (my first podcast guest!), Chido Samantha. Chido is a marketing and business consultant and a certified digital wellness expert. So many of us during the pandemic have found ourselves overwhelmed and stressed by technology overuse (doom scrolling, anyone?), which is why this chat with Chido is so important.

Chido discovered the Digital Wellness Institute and became one of the first graduates of their Digital Wellness Certification Program in 2020. Her mission is to create a digital wellness community that helps others who work online and remotely to learn how to decrease screen time and have more human time.

Together, we talk about how to use social media in healthy ways, how to set boundaries with our screen time and what online work should look like.

In this episode, we dive into:

The last 10 years and how our habits around technology have changed
How we use technology and what limits we need to set
How to use technology and social media in a healthy way
What things online business owners can do to take back their lives and not experience social media overload
Three practical ways to take digital control back
How to create a social media schedule for yourself
The genius walk
What to do instead of looking at your phone
How we want to work online
What our digital boundaries are and how to set them
Chido's story and how she chose to focus on digital wellness

For more digital wellness resources, check out Chido's page: https://www.chidosamantha.com/digitalwellness.

To learn more about my amazing guest, make sure to check Chido out on Instagram, Facebook or at her website.

Recommended Reading:

The Molecule of More by Daniel Liberman and Michael Long
Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal
3 Ways Tech is Causing Stress While You Work Online

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Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 15: Realistic Goal Setting

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Every new year there's a fun and exciting energy in the air. But January also brings a lot of baggage. There's all this pressure to choose resolutions and make big goals. Which is why I'm spending this episode talking all about realistic goal setting.

In last week’s episode, I discussed my Anti Planning strategy and the five things I hate about the old traditional way of planning. If you didn’t listen to that episode, be sure to have a listen here.

Here's my challenge for you: Instead of picking a revenue goal out of your butt or picking a revenue goal based on what everyone else is doing, what if you chose a revenue goal that excites you, is doable and achievable based on reality? In today's episode, I cover exactly how you can do that!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: I will be hosting an in-depth 2021 Planning Workshop for our Yay for 100K clients on January 27th. Be sure to apply at courtneychall.com/apply before January 25th to be part of that workshop.

In this episode, I'm covering:

How the goal setting process has become depressing
Why planning is really all about discomfort
Why your year is not going to go according to plan
How to pick your revenue goal range
The differences between realistic goals and unicorn goals
How to choose your realistic revenue goal based on facts and data
What your dream amount of revenue should be
The breakdown of where your revenue is going to come from
Exactly how to calculate your target numbers
How to hit your targets
And how to refine your marketing and sales process

If you want to dive into the full strategy and if you feel like you resonated with everything I talked about in this episode, don’t forget to apply to Yay for 100K at courtneychall.com/apply. We would love to work with you!

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Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 14: Anti Planning

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal ) — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000

It’s 2021! So that means everyone is planning for something big in the new year, right? But what does all that planning actually do to you? Do you find yourself getting frustrated and simply burned out with the planning process? Trust me, I get it.

Now don’t get me wrong, big picture planning and daydreaming about the future is my jam! However, I freaking hate the way traditional planning is approached. If you are the type of person who enjoys traditional planning, that’s totally fine. But I encourage you to question traditional planning and consider why it might not work as well as you think it does. Warning: this answer may not be for everyone!

In this episode I'm specifically covering:

5 things I hate about traditional planning and goal setting
What big picture planning actually looks like
Why goal setting can be scary
What happens when you get stuck on one number
Why we never learn from the past
What happens if you commit to way too many goals
Why you shouldn't make decisions too far out in the future
And why every year we're all just pulling goals out of our asses!

If you’re unsure how to plan out 2021 or have no idea where to begin, be sure to check out the extra special planning party that I will be hosting on January 27th. We will go in-depth on how to plan out your sales goals, launches, specific marketing, new projects, social media, and more.

However, it’s only for our Yay for 100K clients, so if you want to join us in this amazing workshop, head over to courtneychaal.com/apply and make sure to fill out the application right now before it’s too late.

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

Book Adam Grant: Originals

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 13: 6 Mindset Shifts to Make 6 Figures

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 2 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000

In today's episode, I'll be sharing the 6 different mindset strategies you need if you want to make 6 figures in your business.

Before you go any further, be sure to listen to my most popular episode, 50K Per Year Math, HERE. I talk about how making 50K in your business is so doable. And not only can you make 50K, but I know you can hit that 100K goal too. That's why I created the 100K Math episode to help you hit that symbolic number in your business. Click HERE to listen to the 100K Math episode.

Ok, let's dive into the 6 beliefs of 6 figure entrepreneurs. As an entrepreneur, you have your own belief system. What I want you to do is take those beliefs and completely turn them upside down. That's right! In this episode, I will break down the beliefs you have and how those beliefs are stopping you from making 6 figures in your business.

Mindset strategies to adopt:

Say it with me, "I own the business." This belief will transform your identity and shift how you run your business.
The past is not the future. You are learning from your past and understanding that anything is possible.
Business is just a game. As you play the game, you get better.
Slow down to speed up. Learn how being reactive is actually hurting your business.
People pay for results, not hard work. Stop playing the game of being an hourly worker.
Business money is different than personal money. Your business is an asset.

This episode is full of juicy content. These 6 different mindset strategies are going to help you rewire your business and achieve your 6 figure goal.

That being said, don't forget to sign up for our virtual conference, From Service Provider to Course Creator, happening on December 8th and 9th. If you haven't purchased your ticket, stop what you're doing right now and get your ticket HERE. Trust me, you don't want to miss this!

Everything that I talk about in today's episode is laid out in more detail in the first phase of my online program, Yay for 100K. So are you ready to launch an online program and streamline your service? Apply now!

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Ep 12: 100K Math

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Are you ready to hit 100K of revenue in your business? In episode 3, I talked about the 50K Per Year Math. That episode was so popular, so I thought it would be good to talk about the next step: 100K per year. If you missed episode 3 where I talk about the 50K Per Year Math, go back and listen here.

In today’s episode, I will talk about getting to 100K per year and surpassing that mark. Why do you want to hit that 100K mark? Why is 100K such a symbolic number? I'll break down how much you need to make quarterly, monthly, weekly, and what that means for your hourly rate. I’m going to share the truth about hitting that 100K mark in your business.

We are specifically covering:

The truth about hitting 100K
Extra expenses you haven't considered
The identity shift you need to make
Why you do not need to compare yourself with someone else’s 100K
The actual 100K math breakdown
How to max out your services and launch a program using three different models
How to streamline your marketing, sales and delivery

Tune in if you want to hear the truth about hitting 100K and the breakdown on how to get there.

Everything that I talked about in today’s episode is laid out in more detail in the first phase of my online program, Yay for 100K. So are you ready to launch an online program and streamline your service? Apply now!

Don’t forget to sign up for our amazing virtual conference, “From Service Provider to Course Creator.” I will be covering important topics such as how to build a hungry audience and the five secrets to a successful course launch. Don’t wait any longer! Purchase your ticket right HERE, and mark Dec 8 & 9 on your calendar.

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

Ep 08: 8 lessons from 8 years of business
Ep 10: Schedule Smackdown for Service
Ep 11: Transitioning from Services to Courses

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Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 11: Transitioning from Services to Courses

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Are you a service provider who's been thinking about launching an online course or membership program? You might be busy doing work for clients directly or you may be coaching clients behind the scenes. But now you want to create a more scalable income without putting in more effort or more time. If this resonates with you, then you need to listen to today's episode! In this episode, I talk about everything you need to have in place if you want to transition from service provider to course creator.

We're specifically covering:

My upcoming virtual conference: From Service Provider to Course Creator
What you need to have in place before you launch a program
Why you should put clients on a waitlist
How to streamline your services
Confronting your identity as a solopreneur/service provider
The difference between working IN your business vs. working ON your business
Why you should slow down before you launch a program
How to shift to long term thinking

Tickets for my online conference, From Service Provider to Course Creator, ARE NOW ON SALE! The speaker line up is amazing! So If you want to attend, clear your schedule on Dec 8 & 9, and look out for the details of a FREE bonus day on Dec 10. Register for the conference now!

The topics that I cover in today's episode are a part of my online program, Yay for 100K. So are you ready to launch an online program and streamline your service? Apply now!

Resources mentioned in today's episode:
Ep 10: Schedule Smackdown for Service Providers

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Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Book: When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel Pink

Ep 10: Schedule Smackdown for Service Providers

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000

How do service providers manage and organize their schedules? What does the ideal week, month, or quarter look like for a service provider? Grab a pen and notebook because in today's episode, I share with you some juicy tips on how to organize your schedule to avoid burnout, how many hours you need to work for your clients, and what you need to do with the rest of your time.

We're specifically covering:

My upcoming virtual conference: From Service Provider to Course Creator
2 huge mistakes you are probably making right now
Where you should be focusing your time as the CEO of your business
3 core pillars that you need to streamline to gain back your freedom
Exactly what your weekly schedule needs to include
The details of what my schedule looks like
Why you need to write down all the tasks that you are doing right now

What are you doing today to take back control over your schedule? Share your action steps with me by sending me a DM or tag me (@courtneychaal) in your Instagram story.

Everything that I talked about in today's episode is laid out in more detail in the first phase of my online program, Yay for 100K. So are you ready to launch an online program and streamline your service? Go to https://courtneychaal.com/apply and apply now!

Tickets for my online conference, From Service Provider to Course Creator, go on sale on Friday, Nov 13. The speaker line up is amazing! So If you want to attend, clear your schedule on Dec 8 & 9, and look out for the details of a FREE bonus day on Dec 10.

Resources mentioned in today's episode:

Ep 09: Strategies for Entrepreneurs with ADHD

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Ep 09: Strategies for Entrepreneurs with ADHD

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 4 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000

In my last episode, (episode 8), I talked about my ADHD diagnosis and what ADHD is. I also shared what it meant for me when I officially got diagnosed with ADHD.

I don't think I was prepared for the amount of people who would be asking me for my opinion on ADHD. After hearing from so many of you, I've decided that ADHD is going to be a big pillar topic for me moving forward.

In today's episode, I dive deeper into the struggles that come with ADHD. I also talk about the biggest strengths of someone with ADHD. And to finish the episode, I share the strategies you will want to implement in the six core areas of your business as an entrepreneur with ADHD.

It's going to be a juicy one! So tune in if you want to learn more about the strategies that are working for me and how to apply them to your business.

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Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 08: I Have ADHD

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000

This episode is a little bit different from anything we've done so far, and from the title, you already know this, but I have been recently diagnosed with ADHD.

In today's episode, I talk about my ADHD diagnosis and what ADHD is (probably not what you think!). I share my story and what it meant for me when I officially got diagnosed with ADHD, as well as all the things that I learned: the positive side and the real struggles that come with ADHD.

Full disclosure: I'm not an expert. And that's not the point of this podcast. But for those who are unfamiliar, or maybe you think you might have some ADHD symptoms, this podcast may open your eyes and inspire you to look further into it.

Tune in if you want to hear my story, the things that I learned about myself, and why I'm actually so glad to be diagnosed with ADHD.

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Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 07: Are You a Booked Out Boss?

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000

If you're here right now, you probably already took the quiz on my website, and found out that you are a Booked Out Boss. (Missed the quiz? Head to my website now to take it!)

Or maybe you are at a different stage of business, but you want to know what's coming next, which I think is super wise of you. If that's you and you're still in the beginning stages of your business, check out my signature program, Yay for Clients. And if you have not already listened to episode number 4, you will definitely want to do that. In episode 4, I go over the 3 stages of business. I talk about why it's important to know what stage you're in and what you should do next. After listening to episode 4, you can listen to the next two episodes about the first two stages of business, the Scrappy Freelancer (episode 5) and the Client Warrior (episode 6).

Today we're talking about the third stage of business: The Booked Out Boss.

What is a Booked Out Boss?
You wanted to be booked out. You wanted to have lots of clients. You wanted to have a full client roster and to be making a full-time income. But what happens when you arrive there? You hit an income plateau and you burn out. You may be thinking, "How on earth can I make more money from my business without working harder?" Because if you take more clients, that means more work, right? So how do you actually grow your business without working yourself to death?

In today's episode, I will talk about the huge wins in this stage of business and the struggles you face when you are a Booked Out Boss. Plus, I'm sharing what you need to do in this phase to grow your business to the next level and get over that income plateau. Hint: It's NOT about working harder!

If you want to grow your business to the next level, you need to shift your identity. It's about how you show up, how you see yourself, and how you present your business. If you try to get there by yourself, it's going to be really hard. You need support; you need coaching. If you want to get that support from me, you'll find it inside of my program, Yay for 100K. Head there now and apply!

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 06: Are You a Client Warrior?

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000

Hello and welcome back to the Yay for Business Podcast. In this episode, I'm going to break down exactly what it means to be a Client Warrior! But first, if you have not listened to episode 4, that's something you want to do. In episode 4, I gave an overview of the 3 different stages of business.

Episode 04 also contains a quiz. The quiz will tell you what kind of a Service-Based Superhero you are. There's the Scrappy Freelancer, which I discussed in episode 5. Today, we're going to talk about the Client Warrior, and in the next episode, we're going to talk about the Booked Out Boss. If you didn't do the quiz, go to www.courtneychaal.com to take it now. Click on the word "Quiz" in the top navigation bar to find out what kind of a Service-Based Superhero you are!

But what are Client Warriors? Client Warriors are brilliant, hard workers who are also, if not already there, headed towards burnout. They might even be feeling a little bit spaced out, like their brain is scattered.

In today's episode, I'm going to talk about the struggles you might face in this stage; the same struggles that I also faced when I was in this stage of business. I also talk about WHY and WHERE you are stuck, and the mindset blocks that you might be facing. These are just some of the steps that I teach inside my program, "Yay for Clients."

For this episode, I created a special link. You'll get an opportunity to sign up for my FREE Masterclass, "The Get More Clients Method," where you'll get way more info on the actual step by step process I teach to service providers.

Go to http://www.yayforclients.com/warrior and sign up for this FREE Masterclass.

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 05: Are You a Scrappy Freelancer?

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 7 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Yay for Business Podcast. In the last episode, I spoke about the 3 Stages of Business and gave you an overview of each stage. In today's episode and the two episodes after this one, I will dive deeper into each stage, starting with the Scrappy Freelancer.

The first stage, where most of us start, is: The Scrappy Freelancer. This stage is defined by the Feast and Famine Cycle. In this stage, you're constantly "hunting" to get clients, and you create a custom proposal for each client.

But I also want to celebrate this stage with you, because this is the first stage of being a business owner. So congratulations on striking out on your own. You actually took the initiative to make money!

What exactly is the Feast and Famine Cycle, and what is the next stage of business? That's what I will share with you today. I will illustrate verbally what needs to happen so you can go from the Feast and Famine Cycle to the Consistent Clients Cycle, AKA The Booked Out Cycle.

Are you ready to go to the next stage of your business? I created a FREE masterclass for you, "The Get More Clients Method." This is a 3 phase method where I show you how to create your signature service. How do you launch it? And how do you book clients? Go to: yayforclients.com/freelancer and register for this masterclass.

Have no idea which stage of business you are in? Take the quiz on my website: www.courtneychaal.com (click on the word "Quiz" in the top navigation bar). This quiz is going to tell you what kind of a Service-Based Superhero you are.

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Ep 04: 3 Stages of Business

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Yay for Business Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about the three business stages for any online business owner and solopreneur.

Do you want to know in which stage of business you are? I have a quiz on my website, www.courtneychaal.com; you can find the quiz in the navigation bar. This quiz is going to tell you what kind of a service-based superhero you are. After you complete it, I would LOVE to see the stage you're at. Please share your results with me on Instagram. Create a post or a story, and tag me.

So, what are the three stages of business? In today's episode, I will give you an overview of these, so you'll understand how they all fit together. We'll also look at the consequences of not going through the three stages in order.

I start this episode with the main mistake I see people making. Knowing these mistakes will help you understand why it's important to know in which stage you are right now.

Make sure you do the quiz because, in the next three episodes, I will dive deep in each stage of business, so you will know exactly what you need to do to go to the next level.

References:

Episode 01: The Rainbow of Sales

Episode 03: 50K a Year Math

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Website: courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club.

Ep 02: 8 Lessons from 8 Years of Business

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:00:29 +0000

Can you believe it? I’m already 8 years in business. In the second episode from the YAY for Business Podcast, I will share more of my background story so that you get to know me better. And some things may surprise you. Did you know that I started my first business as a Copyrighter? Or that I lived in Paris?

I will tell you everything about it in this episode.

I also want to give a BIG shout-out to Ash Ambirge; she's the one who introduced me to copywriting. Check out her website at (https://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/)

Besides my background story, I will share the 8 tips that I learned during my 8 years in business.

Tune in if you want to know my main takeaways in 8 years of business. One of my tips and a core value in my business is: FOLLOW THE FUN.

Connect with Yay for Business:

Instagram: yayforbusiness.co

Ep 01: The Rainbow of Sales

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:00:29 +0000

If you know me, you know that I love to talk, but I will keep the episode short and sweet. So in the first episode from the YAY for Business Podcast, I will tell you about my 4-day FREE mini-training: The Rainbow of Sales and WHY the Rainbow of Sales is important.
Because I want you to take action and implement everything we are talking about, I have a challenge for you at the end of the episode.

In this episode, we cover:

- What is the Rainbow of Sales?

- The new meaning for the terms "cloud," "gold," and "rainbow."

- What you need to do to create your significant offer.

The Challenge:

Illustrate a Rainbow of Sales for your main offer. Please take a picture of it, share it on your Instagram, and tag me @courtneychaal in your post. I will reshare it on my Instagram, and I will give you feedback.

And don't forget to sign up for the 4-day mini-training:
courtneychaal.com/rainbow

Tune in if you want to learn everything about The Rainbow of Sales and how this will change your business.

Connect with Yay for Business:

Instagram: yayforbusiness.co

Ep 03: 50K Per Year Math

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:00:29 +0000

You may think 50K a year is not for you, wrong! What I want you to take away from this episode is how freaking doable this is for you!

And that's why in today's episode, I walk you through your first year. What are the main obstacles? I will explain to you how offering two services get you to and past that 50k a year mark.

When you listen, you will notice that the first two quarters of that year are moving slowly. But it's all about building that momentum and getting testimonials.

If you know me, you know that I'm a visual person, and I know I'm not the only one. So for this episode, I created a visual download. Go to www.courtneychaal.com/50k, and grab the "50K Math" download.

Everything I'm talking about in today's episode is what I teach more in-depth inside Yay for 100K.

Go to www.yayforclient.com. Get on the waitlist and be the first to know when enrollment is available!

Are you ready to hit that 50K a year mark? Tune in and learn how freaking doable that is, also for you!

Connect with Yay for Business:

Instagram: yayforbusiness.co

I'm finally doing it! I'm launching a podcast!

hello@courtneychaal.com (Courtney Chaal) — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:30:17 +0000

In this welcome message, I will tell you what you can expect from the Yay for business podcast. This podcast will be a show without any fluff but with practical business tips. And I can already tell you we are going to have a lot of FUN!

If you want to know when I'm launching the podcast, connect with me on Instagram. So that when we have a launch date, you will be the first one who knows it.

Connect with Yay for Business:

Instagram: yayforbusiness.co