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What does it actually take to build a business that lasts? In this episode, I sit down with Anna Rodney to talk about managing five businesses, raising three kids as a single mom, navigating perimenopause and low energy, and still finding ways to keep moving forward. We talk about planting seeds, putting in the work now that can pay off years later, becoming impossible to overlook, building relationships that get people talking about you, and Anna’s best advice for newer business owners. Plus, we dive into how entrepreneurship can become one of the most unexpected ways to learn who you really are and what you’re capable of. Who is Anna Rodney: Anna Rodney is a doula trainer, childbirth educator, and founder of Chicago Family Doulas, the largest doula agency in the United States with more than 200 birth and postpartum doulas. She is also the founder and lead faculty of Birth & Baby University, where she trains and supports doulas, childbirth educators, and perinatal professionals. Anna is passionate about creating more opportunities for birth workers while improving the birth and postpartum experience for families. Anna's Website: https://annarodneydoula.com/ Anna's IG - https://www.instagram.com/annarodneydoula Chicago Family Doula's IG: https://www.instagram.com/chicagofamilydoulas/ Allison's Links: Book a Sales Call - https://calendly.com/workwithallisonhenderson/30min  IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonhenderson_coach/ Join Allison's Email List: https://allisonhendersoncoaching.mykajabi.com/join-my-email-list   Podcast Editor: Sam Henderson Website: https://www.recordingwithsam.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/recordingwithsam/  Email: [email protected]   Podcast Music: - Jisatsu x qtsal - blue hour - Provided by Lofi Records - Watch: https://youtu.be/6DDLvq5F8SQ

Being Here Now & Letting Go of Old Identities - Interview w/ Alyse Parker Alyse Parker's Links:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alyse YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/@alyseparker?si=xTgxqncWzr8SXfqf Website - https://alyseparker.com/    Allison's Links: IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonhenderson_coach/ Join Allison's Email List: https://allisonhendersoncoaching.mykajabi.com/join-my-email-list   Podcast Editor: Sam Henderson Website: https://www.recordingwithsam.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/recordingwithsam/  Email: [email protected]   Podcast Music: - Jisatsu x qtsal - blue hour - Provided by Lofi Records - Watch: https://youtu.be/6DDLvq5F8SQ

Book a Sales Call - https://calendly.com/workwithallisonhenderson/30min  IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonhenderson_coach/ Join Allison's Email List: https://allisonhendersoncoaching.mykajabi.com/join-my-email-list   Podcast Editor: Sam Henderson Website: https://www.recordingwithsam.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/recordingwithsam/  Email: [email protected]   Podcast Music: - Jisatsu x qtsal - blue hour - Provided by Lofi Records - Watch: https://youtu.be/6DDLvq5F8SQ

FREE VIDEO TRAINING (26 minutes) - How to Build Profitable Business Relationships  - Watch here In this episode, we're talking about why chasing certainty is keeping so many entrepreneurs stuck and what to focus on instead. I'll share the mindset shifts that have helped me navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, plus the daily actions that create more opportunities, more referrals, and more clients over time. If you've been feeling anxious about where your next client is coming from, this episode is the pep talk you probably need. You'll also hear why building genuine business relationships has become one of the most valuable strategies in my own business.   Join 500 Connection: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/500connections Website: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonhenderson_coach/ Join Allison's Email List: https://allisonhendersoncoaching.mykajabi.com/join-my-email-list   Podcast Editor: Sam Henderson Website: https://www.recordingwithsam.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/recordingwithsam/  Email: [email protected]   Podcast Music: - Jisatsu x qtsal - blue hour - Provided by Lofi Records - Watch: https://youtu.be/6DDLvq5F8SQ

Join 500 Connection: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/500connections Website: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonhenderson_coach/ Join Allison's Email List: https://allisonhendersoncoaching.mykajabi.com/join-my-email-list   Podcast Editor: Sam Henderson Website: https://www.recordingwithsam.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/recordingwithsam/  Email: [email protected]   Podcast Music: - Jisatsu x qtsal - blue hour - Provided by Lofi Records - Watch: https://youtu.be/6DDLvq5F8SQ

In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Mitchell, founder of My Sweet Sleeper and Sweet Sleep Academy, to talk about what it really takes to build a successful business. We dive into how she got her first enrollments, why she still prioritizes showing up on social media while raising multiple kids, her thoughts on selling every day, whether the market is actually saturated, what makes some entrepreneurs succeed while others struggle, and how to truly show up for your clients. If you're a sleep consultant or coach looking to grow your business, this conversation is packed with wisdom and practical advice.    Website for Certification: https://www.sweetsleepacademy.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/sweetsleepacademy  Website for her sleep business: https://www.mysweetsleeper.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/mysweetsleeper   Work w/ Allison: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/allisonsoffers  Website: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonhenderson_coach/ Join Allison's Email List: https://allisonhendersoncoaching.mykajabi.com/join-my-email-list   Podcast Editor: Sam Henderson Website: https://www.recordingwithsam.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/recordingwithsam/  Email: [email protected]   Podcast Music: - Jisatsu x qtsal - blue hour - Provided by Lofi Records - Watch: https://youtu.be/6DDLvq5F8SQ

In this episode, I interviewed Kristin Revere. She is the owner and founder of Gold Coast Doulas. We’re diving into what truly accelerated her success in business, from building strong in-person and online relationships to creating a brand people remember. We also talk about balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, managing a growing team, and the behind-the-scenes systems that keep everything moving. Plus, she shares what she’s currently focusing on to expand her business even more this year. So many practical tips and honest moments packed into this one! BIO: Kristin Revere is the owner and founder of Gold Coast Doulas in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is an elite certified birth doula, a newborn care specialist, a childbirth educator, and an elite certified postpartum doula. She is the co-author of "Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby" and host of Ask the Doulas. She is a mom of two and a bonus mom to one. Website: Gold Coast Doulas  Podcast:  www.askthedoulas.com  Book: Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby Course: Becoming A Mother Online  Substack: Ask The Doula with Kristin Revere | Substack   Work w/ Allison: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/allisonsoffers  Website: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonhenderson_coach/ Join Allison's Email List: https://allisonhendersoncoaching.mykajabi.com/join-my-email-list   Podcast Editor: Sam Henderson Website: https://www.recordingwithsam.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/recordingwithsam/  Email: [email protected]   Podcast Music: - Jisatsu x qtsal - blue hour - Provided by Lofi Records - Watch: https://youtu.be/6DDLvq5F8SQ

In this episode, I’m sharing the missing piece in your content that could be costing you clients. We’re diving into why your audience needs to hear your voice and see your face to truly trust and connect with you. If you’ve been feeling stuck or inconsistent, this will shift how you show up immediately. I’ll also talk about how to start building confidence on video so you can stand out and create real momentum. And if you’re ready for support, I’m sharing details on my 30-Day Visibility Challenge to help you get seen and start signing clients. Join the 30-Day Visibility Challenge - https://allisonhendersoncoaching.mykajabi.com/30-day-visibility-challenge Work w/ me: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/allisonsoffers  Website: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonhenderson_coach/ Join Allison's Email List: https://allisonhendersoncoaching.mykajabi.com/join-my-email-list   Podcast Editor: Sam Henderson Website: https://www.recordingwithsam.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/recordingwithsam/  Email: [email protected]   Podcast Music: - Jisatsu x qtsal - blue hour - Provided by Lofi Records - Watch: https://youtu.be/6DDLvq5F8SQ

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Katie Pitt, founder of Sleep Wise Consulting, who has helped over 12,000 families transform their sleep and built a powerhouse team of 70+ sleep consultants. We get into how she landed her very first clients (before the credibility, before the team, before the brand), and how she scaled to managing 20+ clients a month. Katie also shares the behind-the-scenes of how her certification program came to life, what’s actually working right now when it comes to getting clients, and the biggest trust-builders that turn followers into paying clients. We also talk about who really succeeds in this industry, the mindset and habits that separate those who grow from those who stay stuck, and the communities you should be plugging into if you want to expand your network and opportunities. If you’re a sleep consultant, coach, or mom entrepreneur who wants more clients, more momentum, and a real look at what it takes to build something big - this episode is going to hit. Website: https://sleepwiseconsulting.com/  IG: @sleepwiseconsulting Substack: https://substack.com/@sleepwiseconsulting     Work w/ Allison: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/allisonsoffers  Website: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonhenderson_coach/ Join Allison's Email List: https://allisonhendersoncoaching.mykajabi.com/join-my-email-list   Podcast Editor: Sam Henderson Website: https://www.recordingwithsam.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/recordingwithsam/  Email: [email protected]   Podcast Music: - Jisatsu x qtsal - blue hour - Provided by Lofi Records - Watch: https://youtu.be/6DDLvq5F8SQ

This week on the podcast, I’m sitting down with Business Coach Taylor Lee - a mom of three under 6 who has built a $5.5M business over the past decade. Inside this episode, we get real about what it actually looks like to grow a business while raising little ones. Taylor breaks down how to create your first $5-10K month, what shifts are required to scale to $100K months, and the mindset and strategy behind showing up on social media everyday.  I love how Taylor normalizes the days where you feel low, uninspired, and like you have nothing to say - and still shows you how to move through it, even if that means leaning on AI to help spark your content.   Taylor's Website: https://www.thetaylorlee.com/ Free Masterclass - The Unfair Advantage: https://www.thetaylorlee.com/your-unfair-advantage Taylor's IG: https://www.instagram.com/_thetaylorlee     Work w/ Allison: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/allisonsoffers  Website: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonhenderson_coach/ Join Allison's Email List: https://allisonhendersoncoaching.mykajabi.com/join-my-email-list   Podcast Editor: Sam Henderson Website: https://www.recordingwithsam.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/recordingwithsam/  Email: [email protected]   Podcast Music: - Jisatsu x qtsal - blue hour - Provided by Lofi Records - Watch: https://youtu.be/6DDLvq5F8SQ

In this episode, I talk about why obsessing over likes, views, and comments can actually hold you back from making real sales. I share my perspective on why engagement doesn’t always translate into income and how focusing on the masses can dilute your message. Instead, I explain why your best clients are often the quiet ones, the people who are watching, reading, and paying attention behind the scenes. I also dive into the importance of creating content for the person who is actively looking for a solution, not just for social validation. I discuss how conversations and relationship-building create more predictable growth than chasing viral moments. If you’ve been feeling frustrated by low engagement or inconsistent leads, this episode will help you refocus on what actually moves your business forward.   Work w/ me: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/allisonsoffers  Website: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonhenderson_coach/ Join Allison's Email List: https://allisonhendersoncoaching.mykajabi.com/join-my-email-list   Podcast Editor: Sam Henderson Website: https://www.recordingwithsam.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/recordingwithsam/  Email: [email protected]   Podcast Music: - Jisatsu x qtsal - blue hour - Provided by Lofi Records - Watch: https://youtu.be/6DDLvq5F8SQ

This week on the podcast, I’m talking about how much of our lives we actually create through the decisions we make every day. I share what it really means to manifest the things you want and why it always comes back to taking aligned action. We dive into how overthinking keeps you stuck and how making faster decisions can create real momentum in your business and life. I also break down why messy action is often the thing that leads to the biggest results. If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” or second-guessing your next move, this episode will give you the push to just go for it. You are the CEO of your life, and it’s time to start making decisions that match the reality you want to create   Work w/ me: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/allisonsoffers  Website: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonhenderson_coach/ Join Allison's Email List: https://allisonhendersoncoaching.mykajabi.com/join-my-email-list   Podcast Editor: Sam Henderson Website: https://www.recordingwithsam.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/recordingwithsam/  Email: [email protected]   Podcast Music: - Jisatsu x qtsal - blue hour - Provided by Lofi Records - Watch: https://youtu.be/6DDLvq5F8SQ

JOIN MAKIN MOVES - https://allisonhendersoncoaching.mykajabi.com/makin-moves-30dayprogram In this episode, I’m talking about the reality of building a 6-figure business and why it requires more than just posting on social media and hoping clients appear. I share what my first month in business actually looked like, including the disappointment of hearing nothing after posting and wondering what I was doing wrong. Eventually I realized that running a business means treating it like a real job: getting visible, starting conversations, asking for opportunities, and doing the uncomfortable things that create momentum. I break down the difference between “posting and praying” and actually taking daily action that leads to clients. If you’ve been feeling stuck or wondering why things aren’t taking off yet, this episode will give you a real, honest look at what it actually takes.   Website: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonhenderson_coach/ Join Allison's Email List: https://allisonhendersoncoaching.mykajabi.com/join-my-email-list   Podcast Editor: Sam Henderson Website: https://www.recordingwithsam.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/recordingwithsam/  Email: [email protected]   Podcast Music: - Jisatsu x qtsal - blue hour - Provided by Lofi Records - Watch: https://youtu.be/6DDLvq5F8SQ

In this episode, I’m unpacking the truth behind “I just want more clients.” It’s not actually about numbers, it’s about safety, security, and a nervous system that can finally relax. I talk about why consistency in entrepreneurship isn’t linear like a 9-5 and why that doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. I also share why money truly matters more than most coaches admit and how learning sales and marketing creates real internal calm. These are skills you can get good at, and when you do, everything shifts. If you’ve been craving more clients, this conversation will help you understand what you’re really after.   Work w/ Allison: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/allisonsoffers  FREE Telegram Group - DM me on IG "telegram" for the link to join! Website: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonhenderson_coach/ Join Allison's Email List: https://allisonhendersoncoaching.mykajabi.com/join-my-email-list   Podcast Editor: Sam Henderson Website: https://www.recordingwithsam.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/recordingwithsam/  Email: [email protected]   Podcast Music: - Jisatsu x qtsal - blue hour - Provided by Lofi Records - Watch: https://youtu.be/6DDLvq5F8SQ

This week on the podcast, I’m sharing a super simple strategy to help you gain 10+ new followers a day on Instagram without relying on the algorithm to magically pick you. If you feel like you’re talking to the same handful of people every day, this episode will give you a clear, proactive plan to get in front of fresh eyes. I walk you through how to find your ideal clients, where to look for them, and what to clean up on your profile before you start. This is the exact approach I’ve used for years and still teach because it works. It’s quick, low-effort, and can be done in the tiny pockets of time you already have. Tune in and start turning visibility into real growth. Allison's Offers: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/allisonsoffers  FREE Telegram Group - DM me on IG "telegram" for the link to join! Website: https://www.allisonhendersoncoaching.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonhenderson_coach/ Join Allison's Email List: https://allisonhendersoncoaching.mykajabi.com/join-my-email-list   Podcast Editor: Sam Henderson Website: https://www.recordingwithsam.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/recordingwithsam/  Email: [email protected]   Podcast Music: - Jisatsu x qtsal - blue hour - Provided by Lofi Records - Watch: https://youtu.be/6DDLvq5F8SQ