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13 Oct 2021Ep 53: How to Make Your Business ADHD Friendly00:28:10

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

Facebook Group: Rebel Productivity Club

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

Apply for Yay for 100K

 

23 Sep 2020Ep 02: 8 Lessons from 8 Years of Business00:41:15

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

Website: https://yayforbusiness.co/

Email: hello@courtneychaal.com

14 Jan 2024Ep 70 The BEST Manifesting Tool is...00:25:35

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/ 

24 Mar 2021Ep 24: Launch Copy with Chelsea Wallace01:00:27

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

 

Connect with Chelsea Wallace:

Instagram: @thelaunchcopycoach

Linktree: @thelaunchcopycoach

Podcast Launching & Learning 

 

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

14 Apr 2021Ep 27: Time Management for Rebels00:38:10

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:

- Episode 10 - Scheduling Smackdown for Service Providers 

- 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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

17 Nov 2021Ep 58 Best of YFB: Money Mindset00:46:59

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 1stClick 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:

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

Best of Yay For Business Podcast:

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

11 Aug 2021Ep 44: Sales Page Copy 10100:22:17

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: 

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com
 

07 Jul 2021Ep 39: Superpowers + Weaknesses00:15:41

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

05 Feb 2025Time Puzzle Pt 1 - How I'm Planning My Week in 202500:40:21
09 Dec 2023Ep 69 Fool Proof Writing Process00:12:16

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

03 Feb 2021Ep 17: 3 Mistakes ALL Service Providers Are Making00:40:51

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. 

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

02 Jun 2021Ep 34: Take 2 Weeks Off This Summer00:23:00

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

 

11 Nov 2020Ep 10: Schedule Smackdown for Service Providers00:48:18

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

Book: When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel Pink

 

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

14 Oct 2020Ep 06: Are You a Client Warrior?00:36:40

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

 

24 Feb 2021Ep 20: Essential Boundaries for Service Providers00:31:06

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

Client Capacity Calculator

Book: Radical Candor- Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott  

 

17 Feb 2021Ep 19: People Pleasing00:34:40

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: 

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

01 Apr 2024Ep. 73 The Sales Copy Club DETAILS!00:17:51

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!
18 Aug 2021Ep 45: Tangible Language00:35:10

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

29 Jan 2025Take the February Free Mini Service Challenge!00:25:37

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
20 Oct 2021Ep 54 Best of YFB: Schedule Smackdown for Service Providers00:44:38

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

15 Jan 2025Thriving Through Chaos: How to Keep Going When Life Gets Messy00:25:47

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.

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29 Dec 2021Ep 64 Best of YFB: Anti Planning00:23:45

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

08 Dec 2021Ep 61 Best of YFB: How to Price Your Services00:33:19

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:

Connect with Courtney Chaal: 

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

 

05 May 2021Ep 30: Your Ideal Lifestyle00:36:08

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

23 Jun 2021Ep 37: Nuanced Thinking00:36:26

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

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

07 Apr 2021Ep 26: Money Mindset00:46:00

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:

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

01 Dec 2021Ep 60 Best of YFB: Upgrade Your Services for Premium Pricing00:39:30

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:

Connect with Courtney Chaal: 

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

 

28 Jun 2023Ep. 67 $5K of Client Work in 30 Days01:32:21

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

Website: https://yayforbusiness.co/

Email: hello@courtneychaal.com

12 Jun 2023Ep. 65 Empathy Journal00:07:24

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

Website: https://yayforbusiness.co/

Email: hello@courtneychaal.com

06 Dec 20232023 Humbled Me00:26:11

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.

21 Jul 2021Ep 41: Build Self Trust00:11:44

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

08 Sep 2021Ep 48: Secret to Freedom Part 1/4 - Uplevel Your Business to Take Time Off with Alison Boons00:47:09

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

23 Sep 2020Ep 01: The Rainbow of Sales00:19:16

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

Website: https://yayforbusiness.co/

Email: hello@courtneychaal.com

28 Apr 2021Ep 29: Upgrade Your Services for "Premium Pricing"00:43:33

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com
 

 

04 Aug 2021Ep 43: 5 Best Copywriting Tips00:35:07

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: 

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

22 Mar 2024Ep 71 I launched a membership. Here's what did and did NOT work (and what I'm changing!)00:31:28

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.

06 Oct 2021Ep 52: Inclusivity in Business with Victoria Welsby00:49:35

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

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
Emailcourtney@rulebreakersclub.com
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26 May 2021Ep 33: Attn All BUSY Service Providers00:14:47

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

20 Jan 2021Ep 15: Realistic Goal Setting00:43:20

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!  

 

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

21 Apr 2021Ep 28: Hire Your First VA (Plus 25 Tasks to Give Them!)00:47:01

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:

25 tasks to give to your VA

Book: Culture Code - Daniel Coyle

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

22 Jun 2023Ep. 66 3 Actions to Get a Client this Week00:07:46

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:

Connect with Yay for Business:

Instagram: yayforbusiness.co

Website: https://yayforbusiness.co/

Email: hello@courtneychaal.com

30 Sep 2020Ep 04: 3 Stages of Business00:40:54

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.

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

01 Sep 2021Ep 47: Non Sucky Copywriting Process00:15:18

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
  1. Brain dump
  2. Free write
  3. Draft
  4. Revise, revise, revise
  5. Edit the details
  6. 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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

02 Dec 2020Ep 13: 6 Mindset Shifts to Make 6 Figures00:59:17

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!

 

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

15 Dec 2021Ep 62 Best of YFB: 6 Mindset Shifts to Make 6 Figures00:57:56

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:

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

24 Nov 2021Ep 59 Best of YFB: Strategies for Entrepreneurs with ADHD01:08:41

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:

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

04 Mar 2021Ep 21: Course Launch Checklist00:37:01

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

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

19 May 2021Ep 32: Top 5 Coaching Topics00:41:30

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

 

30 Jun 2021Ep 38: ADHD + Pregnancy00:17:57

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:

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

 

09 Jan 2025Instantly make more sales in 202500:15:37

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

13 Jan 2021Ep 14: Anti Planning00:30:12

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:

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

18 Aug 2020I'm finally doing it! I'm launching a podcast!00:01:07

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

Website: https://yayforbusiness.co/

Email: hello@courtneychaal.com

18 Nov 2020Ep 11: Transitioning from Services to Courses00:44:25

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


Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

31 Mar 2021Ep 25: Analyzing Your Launch00:24:37

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

27 Oct 2021Ep 55 Best of YFB: Time Management for Rebels00:34:46

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

Cal Newport- Recommended:

Other Resources Mentioned: 

Client Capacity Calculator

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

12 May 2021Ep 31: 10 Great Ways to Grow Your Email List00:32:45

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:

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

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

25 Nov 2020Ep 12: 100K Math00:36:11

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:

 

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

 

10 Feb 2021Ep 18: How to Price Your Services00:33:01

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

 

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club.

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

 

23 Sep 2020Ep 03: 50K Per Year Math00:26:18

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

Website: https://yayforbusiness.co/

Email: hello@courtneychaal.com

 

 

 

25 Aug 2021Ep 46: Overcoming Objections00:40:51

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

07 Oct 2020Ep 05: Are You a Scrappy Freelancer?00:30:06

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

04 Nov 2020Ep 09: Strategies for Entrepreneurs with ADHD01:08:45

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.

 

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

14 Jul 2021Ep 40: Dunning Kruger Effect00:14:05

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

09 Jun 2021Ep 35: Services vs. Courses00:13:46

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

22 Jan 2025How TaVona Booked $8K in Client Work From Her Free Mini Service00:40:36

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:

10 Nov 2021Ep 57 Best of YFB: Hire Your First VA (Plus 25 Tasks to Give Them)00:47:10

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 1stClick 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:

Best of Yay For Business Podcast:

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

22 Dec 2021Ep 63 Best of YFB: 100K Math00:31:42

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:

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

10 Mar 2021Ep 22: Launch Mindset00:41:20

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 

The Dunning - Kruger Effect

Episode 21- Course Launch Checklist  

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

22 Sep 2021Ep 50: Energy Management00:28:04

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com
 

28 Nov 2024How Offering 100 Free Coaching Calls Changed My Business Forever00:27:24

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:

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."

 

15 Sep 2021Ep 49: Secret to Freedom Part 2/4 - Prison vs. Machine00:31:53

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

 

03 Nov 2021Ep 56 Best of YFB: Your Ideal Lifestyle00:34:06

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

29 Sep 2021Ep 51: Getting Your Clients Massive Results with Chelsey Dixon00:52:40

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

Apply for Yay for 100K

28 Jul 2021Ep 42: Read Your Clients' Minds00:18:12

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:

Episode 1 - The Rainbow of Sales

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

16 Jun 2021Ep 36: ADHD with Denise Duffield Thomas00:57:35

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

05 Dec 2024Ep 75: Free vs. Paid Mini Service? What's the difference?00:11:51

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?

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!

27 Jan 2021Ep 16: Digital Wellness with Chido Samantha00:45:26

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:

 

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

28 Oct 2020Ep 08: I Have ADHD00:42:03

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.


Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: @courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

26 Mar 2024Ep. 72 Attract High Ticket Clients with a “Mini Service”00:28:41

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 

21 Oct 2020Ep 07: Are You a Booked Out Boss?00:34:36

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

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

17 Mar 2021Ep 23: List Building for Course Launch00:34:27

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 

 

Connect with Courtney Chaal:

Instagram: courtneychaal

Website: https://courtneychaal.com

Facebook group: Get More Clients Club

Email: courtney@rulebreakersclub.com

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