The First Year Business Podcast

The First Year Business Podcast

The First Year Business Podcast is Hosted by Lashawnda Smith. This podcast was created to be used as a tool to help guide you through your first year in business. This Podcast will help you if you are a new coach, course creator, or service professional. With over 9 years of business experience, I will cover topics that will help you through the rollercoaster of running a business online, share some useful business tips, and share some of my personal business experiences.The goal is to make you a better business owner who is clear on your business direction, knowledgeable about the steps to take, and as a result, building a strong successful business.Visit my Website at https://www.lashawndasmith.com

Episodes

January 23, 2024 14 mins

In this episode, I am going to be updating you on whats been going with my business, what I have been up to, and why I chose to step away from this podcast for 6 months.

I also have decided to end this podcast, but I do have something new and exciting to share that you definitely want to stick around for!

Check out the video podcast for this episode here: https://youtu.be/-Twtc61X2eY?si=87K0Xa8YkVCx99R_ 

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In today's episode, we welcome millionaire mindset coach and Business Therapist, Lashana West. In this insightful conversation, Lashana shares her expertise in helping solopreneurs overcome impostor syndrome during their crucial first year of business. Discover the origins and impact of impostor syndrome, common triggers, and practical strategies to reframe negative thoughts and build self-belief.

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In today's episode, I am going to be sharing 4 things that every new coach will experience in their first year of business. 

At times we can feel like we are the only one's going through certain obstacles, but I want to ensure you that a lot of the obstacles and emotions you are feeling are completely normal and they will pass. I hope you enjoy today's episode. 

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In this episode of the podcast, I will be diving into the topic of running multiple businesses and whether it could be hindering rather than helping your chances of success. While it may seem like a good idea to have your fingers in multiple pies, spreading yourself too thin can lead to burnout, reduced quality of work, and a lack of focus. I hope you enjoy today's episode. 

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Everyone is asking the question. 
"Should I get the blue Checkmark for my Meta accounts?"
" Will this help my business?"

In this episode, I am going to be sharing my perspective and hopefully helping you make a decision about if you should purchase the blue checkmark or not. 

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April 17, 2023 16 mins

The truth is, everything is NOT content. But when you look at all of these content creators, and see how much they are posting, it can start to make you believe that you also need to be creating content showing everything. 

There is a lack of privacy at this point and I feel that this needs to be addressed. Especially for my new business owners. So I hope you enjoy today's episode. 

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In today's episode, I am going to be sharing my thoughts on the "idea" that new business owners have about creating content for their businesses. 

Creating content in 2023 is no longer an option, it is a requirement if you want to truly see success in your business. 

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So you have made the decision that you want to start a podcast to help grow your business. But you are curious as to how you actually make money from this thing. Well in this episode, I am going to be sharing multiple ways you can generate revenue from your podcast. I hope you enjoy today's show! 

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"What if no one listens to my podcast?" "Will this just be a waste of my time?" "What if I am not consistent?" All common questions that I hear when it comes to starting a podcast.

I am going to help you release these fears and help you overcome the negative thoughts going through your head surrounding podcasting. I hope you enjoy today's show.!

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In today's episode, I will be sharing my thoughts on rather or not it's a good idea to start a podcast if you are just starting your business. I hope you enjoy today's episode! 

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I am so happy to be back and recording podcast episodes. It was a nice break but I miss talking to you all!

Today I am starting Season 2 and I will be updated you all on what's new. I will go over some changes that I am making to the podcast and what new topics I will be covering during this new season. So buckle your seatbelts and prepare for the gems to continue to be dropped!

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January 9, 2023 8 mins

I will be taking a break from this podcast during the first Quarter. In this episode, I will be going into detail on why and when I will be returning. 

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In today’s episode, I am going to be sharing with you 5 important systems that you want to set up for your coaching business. If you don’t have these systems, you will normally find that certain things begin to fall through the cracks and you constantly feel overwhelmed or playing catch up in your business. 


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In today’s episode, I am going to share some tips on how you can gain experience as a new coach before ever having a paid client. This will help boost your confidence as a coach and help you make some tweaks to your programs and coaching throughout this process. 


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In today’s episode, I am going to be covering the top mistakes a lot of new coaches make without even realizing it. The sooner you can know about these mistakes, the sooner you can stop making them and adjust your business. 

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In today's episode, I am going to help you crush perfectionism and start making the moves you keep putting on in your business. Being a perfectionist is something that I deal with on a regular basis and I have seen how it can directly affect the growth of your business. 

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In today’s episode, I am going to be covering how you can beat imposture syndrome as a new coach. When you first become a coach, you can often times start to question everything that you know and we call this imposture syndrome. I am going to share some tips to help you beat imposture syndrome as a coach. 

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In today’s Episode, I am going to be sharing my perspective on Low Ticket Coaching vs High Ticket Coaching. Which one should you consider doing and what my viewpoint is for starting with low ticket and working your way up to high ticket. 

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In this episode, I am going to be sharing my experience with social media and why I have made the decision to pull back and go on a social media detox despite me being a business owner. 

I no longer desire to be slung around by the expectations of social media and I am hoping that I will inspire you to potentially make changes within your social media journey as well. 

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In today's episode, I am going to be sharing how it's okay for your business plans not to flow perfectly. A lot of things have popped up in my life recently forcing me to put my business ventures to the side. And now I am in a place where I have to pivot my plans because of circumstances that I could not change.  

I hope this episode helps you in some way. Thank you for listening! 

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