I have been putting a lot of thought into this lately. I see a lot of people who portray that they are in business. However, what I find is that being in business is about more than having and selling a product or service.
Yes I said what I said.
Having a service that sells and or being able to sell any product are both great qualities and are crucial in business but it is not everything you need.
And if you have a product that sells but don’t have other parts of your business in order, you WILL fail.
In today’s article I am sharing with you , I have found to be key factors in having a successful service based business. I am speaking as a consumer and a business owner.
Last week, the cards spoke to the fact that I am elevating to a new plane.
I am a BOSS and I have to stay focused on my strategy and keep my feet to the ground to manifest my desires.
At the same time, I was also called to rest and relax, letting me know that its possible to do both. I do not have to over exert myself when it comes to reaching my goals.
The overall theme for this week calls for me to celebrate.
Did you know November is Diabetes Awareness Month?
If not, it’s cool.
I probably wouldn’t have paid it any mind myself, until Diabetes came and disrupted our family like a thief in the night.
I remember the series of events like yesterday.
My boyfriend and I noticed that our daughter was drinking a lot!
Somedays she would drink 16oz bottles of water in less than 15 seconds.
Then she started peeing heavily through the night. She was going through pampers like crazy. Some nights she would wake up drenched. I thought it was because she was drinking so much.
I am sure that played a part but that was not the only reason.
After looking on Google, I realized that it could be a few things, but Diabetes kept coming up.
I knew at that time, that there was a high chance of my daughter having Diabetes.
During this time, my daughter got sick and she would not get better.
We ended up taking her to the hospital.
At the hospital that is when we were told that she had Diabetes.
Her sugar was close to 600.
I was devastated but couldn’t show it.
Honestly, I didn’t know how to respond at that moment.
I didn’t know too much about the disease so I figured that we would just change her diet and everything would be cool.
Then they said that she had to stay.
My baby ended up staying in the hospital for a week. She spent her 2nd birthday there.
During that week, I had to learn about the dis-ease , how to administer insulin, counting carbs, and so much more ,
I had to learn how to take care of a baby that I birthed, I was hurt.
That was a hard pill to swallow.
The day my daughter was admitted into the hospital changed our life forever
My daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.
That mean she is insulin dependent.
They say this is something that she will have to deal with her whole life.
I don’t speak that over her life.
I plan to continue to do the research and do the best that I can to ensure that my daughter is given the tools that she needs to combat this disease.
If you are a Momp with a child with diabetes or any other special needs, I would love to hear your story.
It has been a minute since I actually sat down and wrote you!
I have been putting so much time into developing other parts of this brand that I have not been able to do what I love the most.
And that is write.
The last couple of weeks have been enlightening and I am making some big decisions regarding my brand and my voice.
There will be some revamps coming soon to my website and I am truly excited about my present and especially for 2021.
Here is a heads up!
Beginning today, you will begin to see my content change!
I finally decided to do something that I have been resisting for 2 years and that is choosing a “niche”.
If you have been following me for a while, you know that this has been a real struggle for me.
I struggle because I do not want to leave anyone out.
However, I am pass that!
Since I have been seriously focusing only on this business for the last couple of months, I have realized that I will be burnt out if I don’t focus on one group of people to develop and build up.
As I began to think about who and what I want to focus on, I began to think about me and my life and what would be “easy”.
When I say “easy” I don’t mean without challenge, but “easy” to incorporate with my lifestyle.
I want my brand to represent me fully and I do not want to do or be too much outside of myself to attract my tribe.
Because I am building a virtual business, I realize that I have to create content that speaks to a particular group of people.
Sombody.
There are 7.59 billion people in the world.
There are 3.81 billion people on social media.
Me trying to speak to everyone just isn’t effective for what it is I want to achieve in this online space.
After much thought and reflection.
Here is who I chose
MOMS
Yes MOMS
It makes perfect sense.
As a mom myself, with a special needs child, a homeschool teacher to two, and a girlfriend, founder of 2 businesses, times get tough.
I want to speak more to my experience as that.
I want to create a space where I can share my journey regarding my personal life, relationship(s), parenting, entrepreneurship, and a little bit of Tarot lol.
Now that I know who and what I am going to focus on.
Moving forward when I go live, I know exactly who I am speaking to.
When I write my blog, I know exactly who I want to read my content.
I am currently working on an online course and “niching down” has helped me to find my voice as it pertains creating that.
I have truly saw the value in “niching down” so far.
Because some of you have been rocking with me for a while, I wanted to make this announcement, that I am evolving.
Episode 12 is a pre recorded Live that first aired, yesterday, 10.12.2020.
During yesterday’s live I answered 3 questions:
1. Who am I?
Not to brag or for sympathy. But for transparency purposes. My goal is to build a relationship with you and telling YOU my story is my way of letting you in.
2. What do I do?
I do a lot, all in the name of supporting the people I serve in designing and living their best life. I want you to know all about it!
3. How it benefits YOU?
My purpose is to support YOU in designing and living YOUR best life while making sure that I do the same. If you ready to make some moves but haven’t gotten started for whatever reason.
In episode 11, I share ONE of my proven goal setting strategies that will support you in TAKING ACTION on the goals that YOU design for YOU!
You will learn
The difference between activities and outcomes
The POWER associated with writing goals as outcomes and not as activities
How to implement this strategy in your goal setting ritual
This episode is for you
If you find yourself setting goals and having a hard time sticking to your goals.
If you are ready to learn a strategy that will support you in having long term success long after your goal is achieved
It is a must that you add this strategy to your goal setting ritual if want to live life on your terms!
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If you need support with manifesting the greatness that is inside of you, I encourage you to visit Antinettedevelops.com and schedule a discovery session.
I support my clients and in gaining clarity and taking action in their lives
If you are ready to stop playing small in your life and take the necessary actions to achieve your goals, I am your girl!
If you can’t afford this investment at this time, that is okay.
There are many ways that we can partner together with little to no funds necessary.
Purchase y book, “The Ultimate Guide to Developing Your Greatness”.
Heyy Yall!
Whats going on!
Thank you so much for listening to episode 9 of Boss Talk Conversations, a podcast that is dedicated to you Bossn' up in every area of your life!
August 31, 2020 I made an announcement. I let the world know that I accomplished a huge goal and wrote my 1st book!!
Yayyyyy!!
Get your copy here:
https://antinettedevelops.com/?post_type=product
After making my announcement, my inbox was flooded with questions, about the self publishing process.
In todays episode, I want to share part of my journey.
I share 7 steps that I personally took to achieve my goal of becoming an author in 7 months!
Yeah you read right, 7 MONTHS!
If I can do it, you can do it too!
Talk to you all soon.
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THE LINK TO THE PODCAST IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. PRESS PLAY!!
Episode 7: Fasting | A Boss Experience
Hey Bosses!
Happy Monday! It is a great day to be ALIVE!
I want to welcome you to episode 7 of Boss Talk Conversations, where every conversation is focused on you bossing up mentally, physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually.
In this conversation, we are focused on FASTING
For those of you who do not know, fasting is the withholding from food/drinks or something that brings you joy, something that you claim you cant live without, for a certain period of time.
I participated in this fast because, I wanted to hear GOD. I wanted to be closer to him, so could hear what my next steps should be, led by God, not by me.
In this episode I share
1. Why I decided to partake in a fast
2. How I prepared for the fast
3. 11 major take aways that I received from engaging in my spiritual fast
This episode is for you if you have ever thought about partaking in a fast before.
Boss
Its time to elevate to the next level.
The only way you can elevate and stay on the next level is if you, get your mind, body, and spirit right.
Episode 6: How to identify and dispose of the BULLSHIT?
Hey Boss!
Welcome to episode 6 of Boss Talk Conversations with your host Antinette!
In today’s Boss Talk Conversation, we are going to discuss the importance of #BOSSn up out of any bullshit situation that you are in!
In order for you to BOSS up, you have to let go of the BULLSHIT!
A lot of yall out here are settling for some bullshit, and you don’t have to.
Like its crazy to see and sad to watch.
Now I ain’t judging you 100% fully, because I know what its like to accept BULLshit in your relationships, romantic and platonic, work relationships too, but I also know what it is like to let that hurt go and welcome blessings.
So if you still accepting hurt and pain and not doing something about it, yes I am judging you, because you do not have to stay in that hurtful space!, unless you want to.
Today, I want to give you the tools that you need to do something about the bull crap situation you are in, so you can welcome in what you need, want, and deserve, periodt!
In this episode I am going share
– What it looks like to be in a bull crap situation
– What it feels like and the consequences associated with those feelings
– Dig a little deeper, and share some insight as to why you deal with it
– Imma give you some POWER, and let you know how you can BOSS up and do something about it
In order to Boss up you have to leave the bullshit behind you. I aint gon lie. It’s a hard thing to do but it has to be done if you want live the life that God has for you. The life that you want for yourself, deep down on the inside.
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Episode 5: Be willing to leave when you are not VALUED #BOSSup
Welcome to episode 5 of Boss Talk Conversations with your host Antinette Where every conversation is focused on you BOSSn up in every area if your life In this episode, I am totally transparent and I share the incidents that occurred between my boyfriend and I that made me share this BOSS tip with YOU! This lesson is not only valuable in romantic relationships but also in your work environment! I share an example of how I used todays tip to BOSS up in my career as well. The BOSS tip of episode 5 by the way isssssssssss (drumroll pleaasseee) As the BOSS of your life, You MUST be prepared to leave situations where you are not VALUED! Yes its challenging but necessary to your growth and elevation In this episode, I also share the benefits that come with staying and leaving situations where your value is not respected. I’ll share one with you NOW 1. Gives the other party the opportunity to see your value & vice versa 2. ? 3. ? Todays BOSS talk conversation is all about letting you know that in order for you to BOSS up in your relationships, in your career, and in your life, you have to be able to let go of situations and relationships where you are not valued Too many times, I find that we stay in situations and relationships for FAR too long Lets stop the traumatic cycle! . . Lets engage: Share a time when you left a situation where you were not valued Share a time when you struggled with leaving a situation where you were not valued Sharing your experiences will let people know 1. they are not alone 2. let others know what is possible for them!
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