CEO PHOTOG CLUB

How to Build Confidence in Yourself and Your Business

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:30:02 GMT

In the beginning of my business, I was looking at everyone around me and what they were doing in their own businesses (we've all been there). I was constantly changing my edits, my lenses, my marketing techniques, my style, my posts - all of it, to what everyone else was doing. My whole business strategy was just to do what other people were doing. And you know what? I just found myself fixating on my own insecurities, what I was lacking and my failures as a business owner. Eventually I stopped caring what other people were doing because I found my own path. I came to terms with my path, learned to stop comparing myself to others because their path was not my path. I always knew what my next step would be and that led me to feel confident in my business. I slowly stopped feeling threatened by others and their big things because I knew my path and where my lane was. Its important to remember that most people don’t start out being super confident, we all start at the beginning with zero confidence, zero followers, zero income and zero clients. Everyone starts at zero. If you’re at zero right now or just feeling like you’re at a low point, stay in your lane and stop comparing yourself to others, because if you don’t have confidence in yourself, how will anybody else?

Where are the Miracles?

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:30:04 GMT

The morning we were set to get on a plane to spend Thanksgiving in Washington with my family, my little boy Ro came down with breathing problems again leading us to cancel our trip. I was devastated! This would be the second year in a row I had to cancel my Washington Thanksgiving trip and I couldn't believe my little boy was in the hospital again. (If you've been following me on Instagram, you know that little Ro has had us in the ER so much this fall). But I knew I had to make a mindset shift and get out of my pitty-party mood. I just feel like so many of my friends, not just me, have been going through really really HARD things lately! So much is going on in our lives and sometimes it doesn't seem like it will ever let up. So. We can only change how we react to these hard things, right? We can't change our circumstances. I've been trying to remember to look for the miracles in my hard situations. When Ro was in the hospital, I tried to think what good came out of the situation. How can you find the miracles in your situation? Give this short episode a listen and let me know in the comments below!

Keep Your Business Running Behind The Scenes

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:00:26 GMT

Today, we’re going to dive into a topic that someone recently submitted when I asked for feedback about my podcast – How to keep your business running behind the scenes while focusing on your family. There’s going to be tools that I will talk about on other episodes that could easily apply to this topic, but I think it will be good to have this discussion all in one place! Whether you’re in your family life so much that your business is suffering, or you’re in your business so much that you’re not giving your all to your family, these tools will help you so much! No matter where you are in your journey of balancing work and family! Tune in to learn more about the difference between working IN your business and working ON your business, as well as some of my tried and true tips when it comes to work and family life balance!

Poppin’ The Perfection Bubble: MY Biggest Business Mistakes

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:00:06 GMT

Okay - you guys asked, and here’s your answer! Recently, someone asked what my biggest business mistakes were. This episode might get a little bit vulnerable, and you might see me in a new light, but that’s good! I think it’s important to know that I’m not a perfect human. I make LOTS of mistakes, and I’m going to share some of those with you today. At the same time, though, I’m also kind of a perfectionist. I’m a recovering perfectionist. These mistakes killed me inside. When you grow up thinking you will disappoint everyone if you aren’t perfect, it’s hard to overcome the mistakes that you do make. When I mess up, I feel physically ill about it. Tune in to hear about my top business mistakes, and to hear me chat a bit about the importance of boundaries!

Working With Your Spouse

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:00:17 GMT

Today, we’re going to talk about something that might be a little bit sensitive – working with your spouse. I work with a lot of different women, and I see a lot of different situations. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of different ways that men are NOT supportive of their wives. It saddens me that we have to have these conversations, but it’s the reality of the situation. There are so many unsupportive husbands out there, and that’s hard. It’s hard to run a business, try new things, take care of yourself, etc. when you’re not getting support from your husband. Now, working with our spouse isn’t just for when things are bad. Over the years, my business has evolved and I have just as many important work things to do as my husband does. I have to use all of the tools I share about in today’s episode… make sure you tune in to learn all about them!

How To Grow Organically On Instagram

Kylee Ann Maughan — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 13:00:21 GMT

Think of an Instagram account you’ve been following for at least six months...Now why do you think it deserves your follow? Why haven’t you hit the “unfollow” button? Probably because you feel connected in some way. I do not get why the paragraph of hashtags at the end of each post, all the ads and the follow-unfollow game is so popular right now! Why do we think that will grow our Instagram? It is SO impersonal and looks SO BAD. I see a lot of Instagram accounts that are only reaching surface level because they are lacking value. They are not posting valuable content, they are not giving me a valuable connection and I do not feel valued as a follower. You might find yourself guilty of making these Instagram mistakes, but that’s okay and I promise there’s a better way to gain followers! I sat down, thought of how I have grown my own Instagram and condensed it all down into 10 points with no ads, no hashtags, no bots, because it’s all in the value that we can give to others.

How to Propel your Business Forward

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 12:00:17 GMT

When I started my business, I did everything myself. I was the one-woman amateur show. I just did what everyone else was doing. I didn’t know why they were doing what they were doing. I didn’t know if it even worked. But I did it anyway. A few things I didn’t realize… - If I was doing what everyone else was doing, I was never going to stand out. - Investing in education was expensive but cut down my learning curve by years which makes me more profitable - The more I invest in learning new things, the faster I would grow. I am a part of a bundle right now that is YOUR chance to propel your business forward by years, too. 72 courses for $100, with a savings of $18,000. SIGN UP FOR THE BUNDLE: Bit.ly/KA-BUNDLE

What Does Your Story Look Like?

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 13:00:13 GMT

One thing that I have realized with coaching women, is a lot of us are just going kind of blindly into our businesses and into our life, and not knowing where it’s going to lead. Eventually you get to a point where you’re going in a direction, and you don’t even know if it’s where you want to be. At that point, we need to PAUSE and see where it is that you want to go. When you PAUSE, you can start steering your business and your life into that direction. One of the easiest ways for me to do this is through a yearly Manifestation Story. Tune in to today’s podcast to learn all about Manifestation Stories and how you can manifest your dream life into reality!

How I keep up with my CRAZY Schedule | A Month the Life of Kylee Ann

Kylee Ann Maughan — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:00:16 GMT

In the month of October, our team had 105 Sessions and 3 weddings. Out of 105 sessions, I shot 56 of them including 2 being full day sessions, 3 mentor sessions, one speaking engagement out of town and 6 zoom and in-person meetings. I may not shoot all 105, but I do all the booking and emails for our team currently. Meanwhile, I had two new babysitters quit on me and had to rely heavily on my husband, friends and family to get us through. Now you’re probably thinking…goodness did she ever see her family? We also went to the pumpkin patch, the pumpkin walk, the halloween store, the corn maze, went out to eat as a family several times, had three scary movie nights, had pizza at the park, had a birthday party for Piper, had several soccer games and hours of chasing kids to and from school and activities. I binged watched a season and watched several moves, had 3 girls nights and organized all the drawers in my house. Oh, and I got a sinus infection right smack-dab in the middle of the month. I’m not sharing all this to brag or show off. Being busy like this is not my norm, nor do I ever want it to be my norm. I’m sharing because I use to let work run my life. But even in the BUSIEST month of my entire career to date, I have been present for my kids more than ever. Yes, there was still some crying. Yes, there was still overwhelm. Yes, there was definitely some days that were unbalanced. But I had a plan. I set boundaries. And I created a schedule. I know you are BUSY. We are all busy. We all have the same amount of time. We just fill it up differently. But that doesn’t mean we can’t do the things we want to do alongside the things we have to do. These are FOUR THINGS I DO TO KEEP UP WITH MY CRAZY SCHEDULE!

Raising Entrepreneurs

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:00:17 GMT

Earlier this year, I was asked to do a presentation with my dad at a leadership event! We were asked to speak on Raising Kids to have an Entrepreneurial Mindset. I got EMOTIONAL as I came across my Dad's slides while recording my podcast! I talk about... + What it looked like to be raised by entrepreneurs + What it felt like to be raised by entrepreneurs + How it felt for my dad + And my advice to parents if you want to instill these skills in your kids Tune in to hear more about what my life looked like growing up as an entrepreneur's daughter. Warning: There are tears!

One Percent Better

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:00:07 GMT

So I am soooo excited about today’s episode because I believe this is just a great change of pace to what I’ve talked about before in past episodes. I really really think a lot of you are going to benefit from today’s spiel. Last week I started reading a book called the Feel Good Effect by Robin Downs. And it’s just a little baby book, something I found at one of our department stores. It was a short read but a GREAT reminder of those mindset tools I’m talking about all the time and kind of a wake up call to let go of my perfectionism/all-or-nothing thinking. All-or-nothing thinking is like believing if you can’t do something 100%, sometimes even 1000%, then you can’t do it at all and there is no in between. It's thinking in extremes, absolutes and contributes that perfectionism mindset. And I don’t feel like I’m that way in my business, I’m pretty flexible and give myself grace there, but as I really started reading about it, I realized I am “all or nothing” in how I treat myself and talk to myself. I’m sure you can think of instances when you’ve let all or nothing thinking influence you, too. So forget about that perfectionism and needing to make a night and day difference. Just tackle one thing at a time and focus on being one percent better, not 100%, or even 1000% for you overachievers. What can you do today to be a little bit better than you were yesterday? I see this a lot with spending or exercising or eating healthy. I see people expecting to quit soda cold turkey, go to the gym every day and spend like nothing for a whole month. But guys, that doesn't work! And I bet you've tried the same, so you know it doesn't work either! So today I talk about how you can rework that all-or-nothing thinking to just being one percent better. I want to leave you with one last quote by Michael A. Dunn! “Every effort we make to change, no matter how tiny it is to us, just might make the biggest difference in our lives.” Remember! We are every other week these few months of summer. Not stopping, just slowing down because hello…SUMMER! But if there is a topic you want, or an area you feel like you need more information on, please reach out to me and I’ll make sure I get it in an episode.

My Ride Or Die Apps

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:00:04 GMT

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SHOW NOTES: I just cannot keep these apps to myself! Anything that helps me free-up my time from doing the busy-work is a game changer and I want to share them with you! You cannot afford to spend hours sending emails, scheduling social media and keeping track of client communication. It’s 2022, there are so many tools to have you do more in less time so you can focus on working in your business. I give FOUR of my ride-or-die apps that are game changers because will give you so much more freedom! And that’s what it’s all about, automation and saving time because us moms can't get enough! LINKS TO APPS: HONEYBOOK COUPON: http://share.honeybook.com/kyleeann HONEYBOOK FREE CLASS: https://kyleeanneducation.com/p/honeybook FLODESK COUPON: https://flodesk.com/c/KYLEEANN QUICKBOOKS COUPON: https://www.referquickbooks.com/s/Kylee22

How to Survive Busy Season Burnout

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:00:07 GMT

In today’s episode, I’m diving into how to navigate the intense demands of busy season without burning out. Many of us are in the thick of it, facing long editing queues, endless to-do lists, and the weight of feeling overwhelmed. But with a few strategies, we can make it through more smoothly. Here’s what I’ll cover: Outsourcing: I know giving up control can be scary, but outsourcing tasks can be life-changing. From hiring a babysitter to delegating editing, freeing up your time allows you to focus on the things that matter most. I also share a tool, Imagen AI, which has revolutionized my editing workflow, letting me handle full sessions in minutes! Get 1500 free credits here: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref_id=770633171 Self-Care: This is non-negotiable. While it’s easy to let self-care slide, taking time for yourself can prevent burnout and make you more productive. Simple things like regular meals, hydration, and even a quick pickleball game or reading session can boost your mood and resilience. Raising Your Prices: Busy season is the perfect time to reevaluate your rates. If you’re overwhelmed with clients, it may be time to raise your prices. This allows you to work with fewer clients while still meeting your financial goals, reducing stress and preventing burnout. Prioritizing Family: Shifting your mindset to say "yes" to family can be powerful. When we choose our families over clients, it helps us create healthier boundaries and find a better balance in life. Blocking off family time on your calendar reinforces this commitment. Blocking Out Time: Using your calendar to block off time for yourself, family, and friends helps you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Scheduling non-negotiable time for self-care and family activities prevents you from feeling on-call 24/7 and helps you reset. Setting Boundaries: Learning to say no and setting clear boundaries with clients is essential. Not every client request has to be met, and sticking to your core services can save you time and energy. Saying no to work that drains you means saying yes to the work that fulfills you. If you’re ready to scale your business and regain control of your time, I’m launching a year-long mastermind to help high-level photographers grow their businesses sustainably. https://kyleeann.myflodesk.com/cohort I hope these tips help you survive this season and come out even stronger. You’ve got this! Thanks for tuning in, and take care of yourself this week. I’ll be back next week with more.

Boundaries and Business

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:00:12 GMT

In today's episode, we'll be discussing an important topic that many women who are also business owners can relate to - setting boundaries. As a mom and a business owner, finding the balance between personal and professional life can be quite challenging. It's not easy juggling the responsibilities of motherhood while also running a successful business. That's why setting boundaries becomes crucial. Remember, setting boundaries is not selfish; it's essential for your well-being and success. When we set boundaries for ourselves, we are saying yes to what truly matters and protecting ourselves from unnecessary stress and overwhelm. Setting boundaries allows you to prioritize your time and energy effectively. Tune in to hear more about how I set boundaries in my own business!

Tips For Surviving When Your Partner Is Out Of Town

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 02 May 2023 12:00:07 GMT

As many of you know, my husband travels for work and is gone a lot. He works out of town approximately 40% of the time. His office is also in Orem, so when he is working in the office, he’s gone before we wake up until after we go to bed. Because my husband is out of town a lot, that means there’s also a lot of solo parenting going on at our house. I have learned a lot about solo parenting the last 5 years, and you guys have been asking for my tips! As a disclaimer, I know that solo parenting and single parenting is very different. I have a lot of support and I do not want to take away from any single parents. I am not comparing solo parenting to single parenting – it’s very different. There’s a lot going on with being a solo parent off and on, but it doesn’t compare to single parenting. There are a lot of days in our month where it’s just me. It can be very difficult for a mom running a business, like myself, for many reasons. There are so many layers of solo parenting! Tune in to hear my survival tips for when your partner is out of town! If you have any other tips, questions, or comments – please ask and share! It was so fun to talk about my own family today. It’s fun to reflect on what I do to help my own business and family run smoothly, and I hope you learned some tips! We can all do it!

Balancing That Mama Work Life

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT

It’s been a long time since we talked about balancing mom-life and business, so in today’s podcast, I want to circle back to that conversation! It’s possible for you to not feel like a crazy person all the time. I’m not going to say it’s possible for you to feel completely balanced all the time, because in reality, mom-life ebbs and flows. There are busy weeks, days, hours and then there’s slow times. It’s a constant up and down – it will never fully balance. That being said, you can find a balance and a rhythm with the craziness that doesn’t feel all-consuming all of the time. The majority of the time, it can feel like you’re living your dream life. This largely depends on how you approach it and some tools you can use. Make sure you tune in to hear what tools I use to help me balance that mama work life!

What Hating Dogs Taught Me

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:00:00 GMT

I was looking back at this past decade of my life and was struck at how different I was a decade ago. I was first married, a new mom and had SO MANY limiting beliefs. At the time I didn’t realize it, but gosh I was just a people pleaser and doing what everyone wanted me to do. I was stuck in the way I was raised and didn’t really have my own opinions. I always thought of myself as a leader but at the same time, I was just a follower! I just let other people’s opinions guide me. I also let things I said to myself, or things other people said to me, develop beliefs about who I was as a person. For example, dogs. The younger me did not like dogs. So I told myself, I am not a dog person and never will be. I did the same thing with exercising, public speaking, hiring my team and going places without my husband. All of these little beliefs were big blocks in who I actually could be. All throughout my 20s, I carried these really strong limiting beliefs with me but within the past few years, I’ve realized that my thoughts and beliefs can change. I did the work to reframe my fixed, limited mindset and I figured out that I love dogs, so much that I even have two of them. I am strong when I push myself. I can learn how to ski. I can hire people. I can trust people with my business. I can speak in public and I’m good at it. Your thoughts can change, and if you find yourself in that fixed mindset, telling yourself things like “Oh I’m just this way, it will never change,” or “I’m always going to be this way,” it’s NOT TRUE. You don’t have to stay there and always be a bad cook or always hate going to the gym or always have a bad relationship with money or always be late to things. Just because you were raised one way or have had people tell you the same thing about yourself, doesn’t mean it has to stay that way forever. So let's get those limiting beliefs out of here and set you up to become the person you want to be. I give all the tips for expanding your fixed mindset to help you become whoever you want to be.

Why You Need a Workcation

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 13:00:09 GMT

We made it! Everyone is in school around here and it is the best feeling. As I was sitting down to work this week and relishing in how much uninterrupted work time I had now that school is in, I was actually shocked at how little work I had to do. Like I only sat at my desk for two hours and that never happens. The last week I’ve just been doing my coaching sessions and the occasional shoot in the studio…and random house projects. So I was wondering where all my work went! And I started thinking back to last fall and what my back-to-work schedule was when school started last year. I had so much work piled on from that summer and I realized the reason why I had so much work then and so little work now is because I took a workcation this year. I actually take a workcation pretty often, like when I have to go speak somewhere or travel overnight for work. This time I was in Bear Lake, thinking I was going to be with my family, but they all got pulled into birthday parties so ended up just being me. And instead of canceling the trip, I decided to go to Bear Lake anyway and turn it into my little getaway. And I got so much done! I wrote 12 blogs, scheduled my social media for the next three months, caught up on emails and updated email marketing. And of course, took some time for me and binged some Netflix rom-coms. I just sat at my computer and got it all out. The secret to feeling caught up and ahead is a WORKCATION. They are a game changer, gets you ahead of work and helps you get caught up. Here's why you need a workcation in your life! If you are ready for a workcation and want to join me in Bear Lake for my January retreat, click the link below to get your spot. Can't wait to see you there!!! https://calendly.com/kylee-ann/work-retreat?month=2023-01

Use This Secret Weapon to Grow Your Business

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:00:23 GMT

For about 8 out of the 11 years of running a business, I was scared to hire a coach. I invested a LOT into online classes, courses, in person workshop and conferences. And I learned a lot. But I was still afraid to work one on one with someone. I didn’t want people to see behind the scenes. To question me. I was nervous what they would think of me if they saw it all. FINALLY, several years ago I started investing in coaching. Letting people into my inner thoughts. The good, bad and ugly. And the growth has been out of this world. Each week I would meet with my coach, and be accountable for the goals I set the week before. I’m sure you’ve heard me talk about “pulling a Kylee.” I always recommend you GO TO WORK on your big idea without asking your mom, friend, husband if it’s a good idea. I want you to lean into your intuition and not let other people’s doubts cloud that. For years I was really good at this. But I was ALSO good at not telling ANYONE my next big idea. Not just because I didn’t want the naysayers to ruin my vibe. But also, I was afraid of the big things not working out. Living in smallness. Once I started letting people in, I started setting bigger goals and hitting them. Making 10k, 20k, 30k and 50k months consistently. Today I want to talk about using accountability partners in your business. So first, what is an accountability partner? It’s pretty simple. It’s a partner who is willing to hold you accountable. The idea is that when you tell someone besides just yourself you have more incentive to get it done. Think about it. When you tell yourself you’re going to take the kids to do something fun and don’t do it, it’s whatever. You can do it tomorrow. But when you told your kids you were going to do something fun, you basically have to. It’s just like that. Having an accountability partner is a big big game changer. 1. Makes you responsible to someone besides yourself. 2. You are making a daily commitment to yourself and business. Which helps you stay on track. Even when you’re not motivated. 3. This dramatically increases your chance to succeed. “When performance is measured, performance improves. When performance is measured and reported, the rate of improvement accelerates.” Thomas S Monson 4. Create deadlines for yourself 5. Gives you a chance to learn from others

Releasing Negativity through the Black Journal

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 14:30:10 GMT

You guys KNOW how passionate I am about journaling. I have shared my journaling methods here on the podcast, on my blog, in my coaching programs, in my energy sessions, etc. But we needed ONE episode dedicated to releasing heavy energy with the black journal. If you’re going through a hard time, feeling anxious or needing a reminder, you can easily listen to this quick episode to remember. What is a Black Journal? It is a journal dedicated to the negativity that surrounds us. A safe place you go to when you’re frustrated, angry, scared, anxious, annoyed, bitter, resentful or just plain bugged. It's a journal used each day to brain dump ALL the frustrations or worries in your life. Maybe even some days it's every hour. The process is broken into two parts. Part 1: Vent. The black journal is a safe space to vent without repercussions or judgement. Part 2: Release. After your vent session, you release. You Scribble. You Rip. You shred. You burn. Get rid of ALL of it with the intention of releasing it from your mind also! How to Black Journal 1. Get a notebook or paper and pen 2. Find a quiet spot 3. Set a timer for 15 minutes and brain dump 4. Release in whatever feels right for you -- rip, scribble, shred, burn — the pages with the intention that when you get rid of all that baggage it releases from your mind and body as well 5. Feel lighter + live your life in peace Ideas - Write out all the worries about future - Letter to someone you want to chew out - Bullet point everything bugging you Most Importantly… Don’t forget to let go. Once you are done black journaling, you should feel better. You should feel a release. You shouldn’t have to keep talking about it, thinking about it or worrying about it. Black journal all the negative away to clear room for more light.

Get To The Top Of Google With Sadie Banks

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 24 May 2021 12:00:11 GMT

A lot of people think they’ll get all their business just from Instagram and that’s how they’ll grow. That more followers and saved posts will make them successful. We get stuck in Instagram, just wanting to get to 10k and wanting to go “viral.". Yeah, you may get followers on the platform, but are any of them paying clients? Guys. You can't just rely on social media to grow. You have to remember that Instagram isn’t the only playing field out there. After six months of putting in my time with SEO, my business exploded. I was filling up my calendar with "stranger" clients who would find me on Google and I stopped relying on friends and family to get clients. I started from nothing and putting in my time with SEO really helped me grow, not Instagram or Facebook. I know SEO can seem overwhelming and confusing, but it is a POWERFUL tool to have your marketing arsenal. So, I thought it would be a good idea to bring Sadie Banks on to the podcast this week to help make SEO seem less scary. Sadie works for Manta, an online marketing company that helps businesses with their directories and SEO. She is an SEO and marketing guru, so there is no one better to help us break this down! Sadie gave us so many SIMPLE and EASY tips that you can do to build trust with Google, help you be successful in SEO and grow online. You never know which tip will transform your business. FIND SADIE HERE to ask her your SEO questions: instagram.com/sadiebanks.co sadiebanks@manta.com

Setting Boundaries with your Family and Friends

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 17 May 2021 12:00:26 GMT

A lot of people in our lives, especially those closest to us, want things for free or at a discounted price. They just don’t value us like those stranger clients we usually book. We must figure out how to set boundaries so we don’t get walked over by the people closest in our life. I realized a while ago that I don’t have to people-please to be successful. I don’t have to serve everyone - from the last minute sessions-ers to the free shoot-ers - just to have clients, and from there I learned how to set boundaries with these people. I know we hate confrontation, I know we like to make everybody happy but at some point we have to draw that line and start caring about ourselves, our families and businesses and stop letting people take our time from clients that will actually value us and pay us what we’re worth. HOW TO SET BOUNDARIES 1. Start being up-front with others. 2. Stick to the rules and limits you set.

Chatting with a Bookkeeper on All Things Financial

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:00:27 GMT

I have had A TON of questions about bookkeeping, finances, tax prep, etc. so I talked with Katie Maher of Rocket Books to dive into all these topics and help answer some questions. Katie spent the first seven years of her career working behind a desk as an in-house bookkeeper for more than 30 different companies, clients, and investors. When she found that her joy revolved around helping her smaller businesses understand their financials, budgets, and work-flow processes, it was a very natural leap to start her own virtual bookkeeping business. Katie started Rocket Books at the beginning of 2020, and could not wait to use her experience to add value to any and every small business owner out there. She never expected to find herself, almost a year later, working with a fantastic group of all-female entrepreneurs as her clients. Over this last year she found that her true passion is working with fellow boss babes who are running creative service and product-based businesses. Katie covers everything from automation and bookkeeping programs, to budgets and even outsourcing in today's episode to help your business STEP UP and become the professional already. FIND KATIE HERE: rocketbooks.co instagram.com/rocket_books

What to do When You Have Nothing to do

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:29:59 GMT

WHEEEW. Things got CRAZY there for a lot of us last year. Between coming back (kinda) from the pandemic, fall, the holidays, etc…it was BUSY! Things typically slow down for a lot of businesses after the holidays. Which is what I DREAM of when I’m in the grind. But now I find myself wondering: "Now what?" What do you do when you have NOTHING to do? Maybe your job is seasonal. Maybe you are just getting started and don’t have a huge clientele. Maybe it’s just slow this time of year. 10 THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE NOTHING TO DO 1. Take a break. 2. Set Goals 3. Create Content Schedule 4. Improve your client experience 5. Improve your skills 6. Set boundaries 7. Diversify your income 8. Bookkeeping 9. Organize the closets and drawers in your home 10. Read a Book

"Pulling A Kylee" Take Action BEFORE Doubt Sinks In

Kylee Ann Maughan — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 12:30:02 GMT

Most of my successful ideas, products and launches were done in a week’s time. Bringing on Rachel, starting a team of associates, launching 90 Days of Marketing. All were done so quickly, finished and launched before any sort of doubt had a chance to sink in. When I have an idea, I go for it before anybody convinces me not to do it. I don’t give anyone the chance to talk me out of it. My friends call this “pulling a Kylee,” which means just going for it! Taking action before letting the doubt sink in has been an important principle that has guided me in my decade of being an entrepreneur. When an idea feels right, I have learned to just go for it rather than spending time doubting myself. But this hasn’t been an easy thing to do, I definitely had to train myself to ignore the doubt! Because we let doubt in, a lot of us are just holding ourselves back from what we really want. We are not doing anything about the goals and the vision that we have for ourselves. We have to be moving. We can't just dream about what we want, we have to ACT. What is heavy on your mind? What have you ALWAYS wanted to do? Does it seem out of reach? What do you need to do? If you've answered those questions, you're ready to join me as we talk about closing the door to doubt and just going for it already!

Let's Talk About REELS!!

Kylee Ann Maughan — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:00:18 GMT

There have been SO many emotions around the newest feature on Instagram — excitement, nervousness and pure dread to name a few. So today we’re talking all about REELS on the podcast. First of all, what is reels? Reels is VERY similar to TikTok but inside the Instagram app. You can record and edit 15 second video clips, add music and words and share on your stories, feed AND reels explore feed. I know many of you are thinking what I was thinking. Ugh not another thing to learn… I don’t have time… I suck at dancing… I’m not as creative… And all the other things… BUT I changed my mindset. This is another free tool I can use to grow my business. It’s an amazing opportunity that we all have access to for FREE. Today I’m not only sharing HOW to post a reel, but ideas, too. Learn how to show your personality, be educational and show off your product or service with reels.

Setting GOALS with Action Plans

Kylee Ann Maughan — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 03:32:57 GMT

My parents are entrepreneurs so goal setting was a regular family activity in our home. I LOVED setting goals, and still do. But every year was the same. We would set goals in January, and we’re only working on a few if any at all by December. I was even doing the S M A R T goals. Goals without plans are just dreams. I have had a lot of dreams in my life, and in the life of my business. But about a year ago I decided I didn’t just want to set dreams. I wanted to create PLANS. We need to make goals and then SET PLANS to make those goals happen. This episode is all about setting goals backwards and turning goals into action plans.

Getting Back to Business After a Pandemic

Kylee Ann Maughan — Wed, 13 May 2020 03:49:23 GMT

Welcome to our new podcast filled with short bite sized episodes with takeaways that empower you in your role as a business owner and mother. I spent weeks reading every news article, googling COVID statistics daily and waiting for my business to crash and burn during economic shut downs. I was paralyzed. Instead of moving forward, I stopped. And that was okay for a minute while I processed all the emotions. But then I realized that the shut downs weren’t the what was shutting down my business, I was. I know I wasn’t the only person that felt paralyzed during this time, but instead of letting the emotions overcome me and destroy what I had built. I needed to pick my feet up again and move. People still need what I offer. Maybe more than over. And people still need what you offer, too. I started doing a few things daily to get my head back in the game. 1. Stop watching Netflix and started listening to podcasts and classes. 2. Made my bed. 3. Real bra or real jeans second week. 4. I began my daily gratitude practice again and morning routine 5. Think, What do people need from you? And change everything. In the week after I did these five things, my business was back in full swing. I had two associates join my team. I started booking weddings, families, and brands again worth over $10,000 in revenue across all members of our team, including the ones that don’t even have their portfolios on their website. I created a new class for my team. I shot 10 sessions in a week. And I outlined out 12 weeks of podcasts, blog post, instagram content, emails. And launched a podcast. It all starts in our mind. Choosing to change the story we tell ourselves. Choosing to mute news sources and conspiracy theory friends. I’m not paralyzed because I told myself I wasn’t. I am ready to get back to business, and I think you are too. All it took is one week of taking ridiculous baby steps like putting on a bra and changing my habits, I’m back. Don’t wait people to come to you. Adapt, pivot, be creative! I’m what worked before won’t work now.

Top 3 Worst Photography Mistakes

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:02 GMT

I’m sharing a few of my most cringeworthy photography mishaps to remind us all that even after 13+ years in business, mistakes happen! I hope we can laugh together, relate, and feel a little less alone because nobody’s perfect—even the pros make mistakes. I’ll dive into my top three most memorable photography fails. The first story might be familiar, but the third is a brand new one, and it’s one I thought I’d never share. From wardrobe malfunctions to forgotten gear, these stories showcase the reality that even seasoned photographers can find themselves in hilariously bad situations. The important thing is that we learn, grow, and hopefully only make these mistakes once. I also explore how these experiences have helped me build resilience and empathy for others in the industry. My hope is that this episode inspires a sense of community and reminds you that, no matter what happens, you’re not alone on this journey. We all stumble—what matters is how we get back up. And if you’ve had your own photography blunders, I’d love to hear about them! Share your stories with me on Instagram—I’ll post a question box, so we can all feel a little more connected and have a good laugh together. Thanks for tuning in, and remember: it’s all part of the process! http://instagram.com/kyleeann.maughan

Dos And Don'ts Of Building A Team

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 12:00:01 GMT

When I started my associate team, I was the only one I knew. Now it's becoming more common. Which is AMAZING! But, I don't want that to make you feel pressured into either having one or joining on. You can 1000% be successful and happy without an associate team. This week, we're chatting about some Dos and Don'ts of growing your team. If you've been thinking about growing, this is a MUST listen.

5 Must Have CEO Mom Mindsets

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:00:03 GMT

Balancing the roles of a CEO and a mom is no small feat. It requires a special blend of determination, flexibility, and heart. With a CEO Mindset, moms can navigate their complex roles with confidence and grace. Tune in to today's podcast to hear all about my five key mindsets that help CEO moms manage both worlds effectively!

How To Make Hosting Family FUN

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 30 May 2023 12:00:28 GMT

I got another question that came in about tips for hosting family. I love these kinds of personal questions mixed in with the mindset and business ones, because they’re all a part of life! With summer coming up, I’m sure you’re going to have lots of family in town, so I thought this would be fun to talk about! Tune in to the episode to hear more about my tips for hosting family and making it FUN! ! I hope you can find some joy in it this summer and take the stress out of it. It’s really awesome to be able to spend that much quality time with people that you love!

Things To Stop Saying In 2023

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 23 May 2023 12:00:28 GMT

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I'm NOT Motivated...

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 13:00:00 GMT

A few weeks ago, I asked Instagram what you guys were working on this year. So many of you said “motivation” or “consistency”. I think this is a very, very important conversation. I know I’ve talked a bit about motivation, burnout, and things like that before, but let’s hit it again. In today’s podcast, I talk all about separating motivation and discipline: doing the things we HAVE to do vs. the things we WANT to do. Make sure you tune in!

Pick A Word

Kylee Ann Maughan — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:00:27 GMT

Pick a word for the year!

Three EASY Marketing Tips You're Forgetting

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 13:00:08 GMT

I think we are totally overcomplicating marketing! And that’s probably because algorithms and SEO and social media are what we are constantly hearing on social media. We are too focused on these complicated strategies that we're forgetting the basics! And we all know about them, we're just not doing them so that's why I'm here to remind you. And these are honest, authentic and organic strategies. Real marketing and no cheap software or social media algorithms. But the catch is that they’ll only work if you’re passionate about what you’re selling. If you don’t believe in what you’re doing, you won’t see any results. Anyone can market anything! Don't get hung up on marketing, it's EASY with these three basics! Make sure to subscribe for more business tips every week!

Pushing Through When Life is Hard

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 17 May 2022 12:00:09 GMT

Today I feel inspired to share about my INSANELY CRAZY week from the beginning of this month. Sabotage just hit at full force and was relentless. It just seems like hard times are never ending and life is not letting up. So I want to speak to sabotage and pushing through those hard times. So let me paint the picture for you: Earlier this month I had a packed week after coming back from vacation. It was a full schedule with 50 mothers days sessions, content day, and regular family sessions... I knew how my week was going to go, but what I did NOT KNOW was that on Monday I was going to end up with a torn ligament in my ankle - probs will need surgery from that... The next day I popped a rib out, and this was 10 hours before I was meeting 50 moms and their children for mothers day sessions... Content day was two days later, and by now you probably know about my phobia/insane fear of throw up. Well someone threw up at content day and that just sent me. But then three days later, my son got bit by a dog and that was a whole episode filled with emergency doctor appointments. There was something at least everyday that sent me into flight or fight. I had no idea what was up with the week, but it reminded me of the importance of mindset work to get through the sabotaging moments. When everything’s going wrong, it’s easy to forget the mindset stuff and go straight into survival mode. And that’s where I was during that insane week. Eventually I made the decision to get up early, do my mindset work so I didn’t have to keep living in that negative space. Don’t let life happen to you! Be proactive and put your mindset first. Today I talk about some things you need to do to get out of sabotage!

Getting Mindful with Megan

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:00:07 GMT

ALL THE TIME. I practice mindfulness because I love how it grounds me. But I am not a meditation expert in any way. Because you hear me talk about meditation and mindfulness, probably in every other episode, I figured getting an actual expert on the podcast was much needed. Megan is a meditation and mindfulness teacher and she coaches women on how to find greater peace and presence in their busy lives. The cool thing about Megan is that she is realistic about the busy mama life. She gets that it’s probably going to be impractical for you to sit next to a river in your yoga pose doing the “ohmming” for an hour everyday. Because practicing mindfulness is so so important, Megan believes that there is a middle ground for normal human beings like you - who have to get things done and don’t have an hour every date to meditate. Listen for all of Megan's tips and tricks to stay present with your kiddos in the middle of your busy life! FIND MEGAN HERE Podcast - Getting Present with Megan Instagram.com/gettingmindfulwithmegan

14 Apps and Programs I Can't Live Without

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:30:06 GMT

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To that one person who asked me what my go-to apps are for my business, I’m sorry. Because you probably didn’t realize what a loaded question that was! I love love love being efficient and anything that allows me to streamline my workflow! So I may be a little too excited about today’s episode, but I sat down and identified 14 apps and programs that I just can’t live without. You’ll probably notice a common theme through all of them, that they all allow me to automate my workflow and allow me to be efficient with my time. I am all about working smarter, not harder, and all my programs allow me to be in all the places I need to be without spending 15 minutes on emails or 30 minutes on Instagram captions. It is important to me to show up daily, and I can still do that without working all the time. Everything is on autopilot and I can let my business run on its own with all these scheduling apps. I will leave links below for all the complex ones. * Honeybook COUPON: http://share.honeybook.com/kyleeann >>>> FREE CLASS: https://kyleeanneducation.com/p/honeybook * Canva COUPON: https://www.canva.com/join/chilly-cozy-cutie * Planoly COUPON: Planoly.com/referral/kyleeannstudios * FloDesk 50% OFF COUPON:flodesk.com/c/KYLEEANN * Quickbooks - 50% off: https://www.referquickbooks.com/s/Kylee22 * PASS - One month FREE: US6UZZ * Tailwind https://www.tailwindapp.com/i/kyleeannphotos

Dealing With Hard Clients

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:30:00 GMT

You are a business owner first. Unfortunately, you will have to deal with problem clients or unhappy customers at some point in your business. Sometimes the problem is their insecurities. Sometimes the problem is miscommunication. Sometimes the problem is just a freak accident. Regardless, there are simple ways to handle problem clients without letting it escalate further. How to deal with hard clients: 1. KEEP YOUR COOL 2. BE KIND 3. KNOW THAT ITS OKAY TO BE SAD 4. ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR PROBLEM 5. QUICKLY RESOLVE THEIR PROBLEM 6. REALIZE THAT SOME PEOPLE WILL NEVER BE HAPPY 7. LEARN HOW TO AVOID PROBLEMS

How to Get Started with a Product Based Company with Kaelynn, owner of Poppyseed Play

Kylee Ann Maughan — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:00:04 GMT

When Kaelynn was expecting her first baby, she was looking for a way to make an income. One night she was on Etsy shopping for a wood play gym. The only options were hundreds of dollars and shipped internationally. Instead, they decided to go to Home Depot and get the materials to make their own. They listed it on Etsy and waited. And waited. And waited. For about a month. Once they made their first sale, they knew they could make another. They handmade 650 wood play gyms in her parent's basement before they began to outsource. One of her biggest challenges along the way in her business was growth. There's so many things to manage -- inventory management, finance management, hiring a team that catches your vision. And there are so many growing pains that you go through along the way She could see clear spikes in business when she: Outsourced manufacturing Outsourced shipping to a third part logistics (3PL) company Started using Facebook Ads Hired us to do Product Photography! Hired a nanny so she could have work hours (After the first shoot she did, she made $500 in sales the day she posted the new photos!) Kaelynn is also helping dreamers turn their business goals into action! She has THREE options for you - How to Find A Gold Mine Product to Sell on Etsy, How to Build or Refine your Etsy shop! You can find all her courses, and her list of Etsy product ideas below.

And that's a WRAP!

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 12:00:25 GMT

That's a wrap! Thanks for joining us on the first season of the Kylee Mentors Moms Podcast! See you in September! Hi, I’m Kylee and I’m a business coach for women! I specialize in helping women make money while still balancing their families. Learn more about my courses and coaching options at kyleeanncoaching.com FIND US HERE: kyleeanncoaching.com/podcast instagam.com/kyleeanncoaching Get the show notes to your inbox: bit.ly/KMMpodcast

Get a Week Ahead on Instagram

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:00:08 GMT

Marketing is my jam. If you’ve been here a while, you know it’s one of my favorite topics. I love marketing because if you have a good marketing plan, you can do anything. Marketing is your key to success. You can be the best nail tech, photographer, make up artist or have the best products - but if nobody knows about it, how are people going to buy from you? I have years of blogs, courses, freebies, podcast episodes - so many things all about improving your marketing. But what I really want to hit on today is planning your content ahead of time. When I say planning ahead, I’m talking like weeks and months of content already planned out and scheduled. That may seem like a lot, and it kind of is a lot, but in my new Content Marketing Queen Course I teach you how to plan 16 weeks ahead on blogs, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Youtube - literally everywhere. I teach you how to come up with weeks worth of content and spread it in all the places, and do it in a way that doesn’t take up your life and free time. If you’re struggling with posting consistently, creating meaningful captions that will get engagement from followers or confused on what SEO is and how to get to the first page of google, then this course would be amazing for you! It is all in depth and hyper focused on creating strategic marketing strategies that will help turn your website and social media into booking machines. So I have that great course coming up, but right now I just want to give some tips for planning one week ahead on Instagram and why it’s going to make the difference for right now. Here's my strategy for being consistent on Instagram, because consistency will line up your marketing strategy to hit the target. Below are my links to get an exclusive deal on Planoly, to get the Reels Starter Guide Freebie and to join the Content Marketing Queen Course! Can’t wait to see you there! Planoly.com/referral/kyleeannstudios http://kyleeanncoaching.com/reels-freebie http://kyleeanncoaching.com/marketing-course-1

Back to School Prep in Less Than 10 Minutes

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 12:00:06 GMT

It’s time to go back to school! And I am ready! After a summer of CRAZY, I am really looking forward to routines and knowing what the week is going to look like. It seems like just last week I was recording an episode on planning for the summer break and now I’m already preparing for fall! Some of you are already in school, some of you start next week and some of you don't start for another couple of weeks. It is time to jump back into school-mode so today, let's talk about preparing for that transition to have the MOST SUCCESSFUL school year in your mom life and work life....and in just 10 quick minutes! (For later)

How to Make More Money

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:00:08 GMT

“Well, they must have fallen into money - their family is really rich.” “They just have it easy because they have two incomes and nice jobs.” “They have money just because they got lucky.” If you’ve had any of those thoughts about other people and their spending choices, you’re 99.99% triggered by money. And honestly, those aren’t the best thoughts to have because most people work hard for their money. If you listen to this podcast, you’re an entrepreneur who knows how hard you work for your money. It’s not going to help you grow your profits if you’re comparing yourself to others, seeping in jealousy and playing the “that’s not fair” game. Those thoughts actually limit yourself from making more. I’m here to tell you that anyone can make money. And the sooner you neutralize your money triggers, the better off you’ll be - mentally and financially. Abundance of wealth is not just limited to some people. My husband and I both started at zero. I did not inherit anything, he didn’t inherit anything. He educated himself and so did I, learning how to do things and going for it when the intuition landed. And you can too! Here's just FIVE ways to guide you on your journey to increased profits!

I FINALLY have a Morning Routine!

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:30:08 GMT

Morning routines are crucial, it's something that has been a longtime coming for me and I finally feel confident enough to share my journey. There is power in a morning routine and I learned this from the book Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod. It goes through six different areas that are key to building an effective morning routine. 1. Silence - meditation or prayer, reflection 2. Affirmations - think about what do you really want in your life 3. Visualization - visualize your day or future 4. Exercise - move your body 5. Reading 6. Scribing - journaling, getting thoughts out of your head I’m a night owl so I was staying up too late, hanging out with the hubby or watching TV or working, and sleeping in later than I probably should have. So when the alarm went off in the morning or when a child woke me up, it was panic mode as soon as I left my bed to hurry and get the kids shoes on, get everyone out the door and off to school. Mornings were chaos because I had no preparation to focus on me or my day ahead. It's been on my list to start this morning routine so I finally made it happen in the fall! Having a morning routine has changed my life drastically and I just feel like a level headed, mom boss that is ready for anything. Because I am taking time to focus on myself, I feel invincible. And it's all because of a simple morning routine! I’m taking the principles I’ve learned in the miracle morning and building it into my own routine that works for me. That’s important to remember, that even though we have studies proven how doing these things can benefit your life, you still need to bend and shape them to fit where you’re at. I know that if I do these things, I’m doing everything I can to help me prepare for my chaotic day of being a business owner and a mom.

Marketing Faux Pas + New Name Who Dis?

Kylee Ann Maughan — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

I’m back after some time away, with a renewed sense of clarity and direction. I recently attended a business retreat in Phoenix, and it helped me rediscover my passion for photography coaching and refocus on supporting photographers specifically. I dive into the challenges I’ve faced while juggling multiple roles, struggling to maintain balance, and working to clarify my business vision. Over the years, I’ve learned so much as a coach, mentor, and photography educator, and I’m excited to help photographers scale their businesses, avoid burnout, and reach new heights. This week we're chatting about avoiding common marketing missteps, like posting editing queues or venting about burnout online, and offer client-focused alternatives! I’m also thrilled to introduce a new project: a year-long mastermind for ten high-level photographers ready to grow their businesses, diversify income streams, and build systems that last. If you're interested, DM me on Instagram with the word “scale” to join the waitlist and start this transformation journey or join here: https://kyleeann.myflodesk.com/cohort This episode is all about gaining a fresh perspective on scaling a photography business, maintaining a positive brand presence, building supportive systems, and achieving a fulfilling work-life balance. I'm excited to be back—thanks for listening! Follow along on instagram: http://instagram.com/kyleeann.maughan

Prepare your Minds and Phones for What's to Come

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 12:00:07 GMT

Prepare your minds, and phones for what’s to come I am so excited about this season of the Kylee Mentors Moms podcast. I have been prepping, recording and interviewing, and have incredible episodes lined up. Over the next few months you are going to hear from women (and a few men) with a lot of different types of jobs. Service based businesses, Multi-level marketing, Influencers and Vloggers, Brands and Product baed companies, and more. I know not EVERY interview will be specifically applicable to your business. But I challenge you to listen anyway, and see if it can spark an idea for your business or inspire you to push your business to a new level. We are going to be talking about goal setting, routines, marketing strategy, how to start a business, how to grow your business and more. I want you to do TWO things before the first full episode (TOMORROW). The podcast day is now Wednesday! Create a NOTE on your phone Create a TO DO list on your phone Take notes, but ALSO make plans. Welcome back to Kylee Mentors Moms! Get ready for a lot of powerful change in your business the next few months.

Give your All to your Kids, and your All to your Business

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 25 May 2020 14:00:52 GMT

Let’s talk about mom guilt. Bleh. It’s the worst. I used to feel guilty when I worked too much then I felt guilty when I wasn’t working because I should have been more productive with that time.I used to feel guilty when my house was a mess then I would feel guilty when I would clean my house instead of playing with my kids. And then of course the guilt that came when the house was clean and I would get after the kids for every little mess.Sometimes I’m too harsh. Sometimes I way to lax. Guilt. Guilt. Guilt. Nothing has changed. I still have days where I work too much and days where I don’t work enough. I still over-clean, under-clean, over-discipline, under-discipline. The only thing that has changed it LETTING GO OF GUILT. I had a realization that I’m a working mom because I choose to be a working mom. And I choose to work because I love to work. And also, whether I work or not, this mom gig is hard. And I’m not perfect. And I can’t do all the things everyday. I chose to let go of mom guilt, shame and society’s expectations (past and current) of what a mom should or shouldn’t be. And I choose to live my best life. For me, and for my family. I chose this, and I love it. My family is one of the biggest reasons I push myself through the hard times to keep building this empire. We learn, grow and experience this world together. Whether you’re a WAHM, SAHM, WM or whatever other combination of MOM, you’re doing what you were born to do. And your acronym may change from time to time, but the point is…let go of the guilt..and live. Your kids are watching. You are their hero no matter what you choose. Learn how I learned to give my all to my work, and my all to my kids.

God Cares About Your Business

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:30:07 GMT

In my decade of being an entrepreneur, I’ve always prayed about my business and acted on promptings that follow. This pattern is a major way I've been able to grow my business and do things differently than mentors, because I am looking for how to follow my own path or how to be who I, Kylee Maughan, am meant to be. I know not everyone here is religious or even goes to the same church as me, so the title of this podcast might take you off guard a little bit. But today I am just feeling really inspired to say that I know God cares about your business. He cares about you, what you care about, he knows your business and cares about your business. I have seen my business become than I could ever imagine with God on my team. He has put me in all the right places for me to see miracles and for me to help others. I have come to understand that God is the CEO of my business and I am really just the steward.

Making Traveling apart of Your Family Culture

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:00:20 GMT

This topic may not relate to moms and business all that much, but it's actually something I get asked about most. How to afford trips, how to travel with kids and how to work around the kids’ school. I have found that traveling is my reset, my way to get out of a rut and push through the burn out that I get from work, so I make it a priority. Traveling has always been part of my family culture. Money was tight growing up but we always made it a priority because we were in Washington and visiting family required us to come to Utah. My family would road trip across the country multiple times a year, even without dad, and traveling has just always been part of my childhood, so that’s why it’s so important to me now. Traveling may not be as valuable to you, but this episode will still include helpful travel tips and hopefully help you understand the value of getting out of the house for a little adventure every once in a while.

Utilizing your Menstrual Cycle with Nourish and Thrive

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:00:05 GMT

Understanding your cycle and how your hormones are fluctuating can be so helpful and empowering. In this episode, my friend Brittany from Nourish and Thrive helps us break down periods into the four cycles AND shares what you should do during each cycle as a business owner. My conversation with Britt was SO empowering, and I'm excited for you to learn form her as well - tune on in!

Be Intentional with Your Time

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:00:04 GMT

Its hard to be present with your kids when you have so many ideas in your head My mind is going all day long. I can go one hour driving in the car with ABC kid soundtrack playing and not notice because my inner dialogue is so strong. Ideas come to me in the car, in the shower and while I’m trying to play with my kids. I realized wasn’t being present even when I was trying to because my brain was always thinking of how to grow my business. I would finish playing with my kids and already miss them because my mind wasn’t there. We cannot always control when we work, but we can control when we don’t work. Today I’m sharing 8 tips I use to be present and intentional with my time.

Being Personal is Not about Sharing your Stretch Marks online

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 12:00:04 GMT

When I first started marketing my business online, I stuck to professional, drab style posts. I realized that if I wanted people to connect to me, I had to be personal. In order to stand out in a saturated crowd, I needed to be different. I WANT TO TEACH YOU SOMETHING THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR BUSINESS TODAY.

One simple phrase: BE PERSONAL. The biggest transformations I see in my marketing class students, through those that take 90 days of marketing and my one on one mentoring clients were in the entrepreneurs that went from being all business to creating a personality based business. And though some prompts were clearly very challenging for those that had never been personal, the results were life changing in many cases. It opens new doors and opportunities, but most importantly connects you with your perfect target client. And when I say perfect target client. Its not about looks, or status, or popularity. Its about finding clients that love YOU for you, your style, your experience, your skill. You don’t have to share every inner thought to be personal. I’m not saying you can’t. But you don’t have to. Simply be yourself and share your interests. You will attract clients that match your vibe.

Learn to Say Yes

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:00:02 GMT

For years and years, I never said no. I hate to disappoint people. I’m pretty much a people pleaser, and hate to see people upset. “No” was not really in my vocabulary when I started business. BUT I learned that saying “Yes” to everyone else was saying “No” to my family. When I was taking 4 sessions a week or working everyday to please my clients, I was saying no to my kids. I was saying no to my family I was saying no to making dinner. I was saying no to cleaning the house. There are a few simple ways to say YES to your family that don’t require the NO word. 1. Specialize in what brings you joy, makes the most income &what you’re best at 2. Raise your prices 3. Schedule family days, work days and shoot days

Building Relationships through Email Marketing with Kendra Swalls

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:00:04 GMT

I left you on a cliff hanger last week on how building a funnel and having an email list is one of the most important things you can do for your business! As promised, I’ve brought on an expert on all things email marketing. Kendra Swalls is a mom of two, photographer and educator to help women get out of survival mode and into success mode, very similar to me! I feel like you’re going to jive with her so well. In 2012 Kendra started her photography business, Paisley Layne Photography, and that changed everything. What started as a hobby alongside her teaching career quickly turned into a successful business, and in 2017 she left her teaching career behind to run her photography business full time. So in addition to photography, she now helps women, like you, take their business from survival mode to success-mode using the same relationship marketing strategies that have been the foundations for her business success. Email marketing gets overshadowed because it's not as shiny or flashy as social media and you can’t see how many subscribers you have on your email list like you can see followers on Instagram. But the potential to build relationships and make sales, turn emails into customers is way more powerful. That is just a fraction of the gold in this episode all about why email marketing is still relevant for your business! FIND KENDRA HERE: instagram.com/girlmeansbusiness www.girlmeansbusiness.com Email marketing starter kit: www.girlmeansbusiness.com/emailkit Year of email templates: www.girlmeansbusiness.com/inbox Flodesk coupon: flodesk.com/c/KYLEEANN

Bringing Down Your Lava With Rising Motherhood

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 07 May 2024 12:45:07 GMT

Follow @CEO.Mom.Club on Instagram instagram.com/CEO.Mom.Club/ Get the Show Notes to your inbox every week kyleeann.myflodesk.com/br97a1u3zg Leave us a Review below Sign up for our FREE Master Class to go from Small Business Owner to Mom CEO kyleeanncoaching.com/freebie As we are preparing for summer we... -Preparing our schedules -Preparing our kids' activities -Preparing for trips and company But one thing that is overlooked… -Preparing for the overstimulation -The noises -The behaviors -The fights -The normal kid things that WILL happen when are kids go from school and routines to home 24/7. To prepare, I am bringing my twin sister, Lauren Pace, onto the podcast today! She is a behavior and child development specialist! Tune in to hear her chat about the best ways to bring your own lava down as a CEO mom! Find Lauren here: https://www.instagram.com/rising.motherhood/ Lauren's Happy Juice: https://www.amare.com/et/gl43ry/1830277

Make Your Family a Priority

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Do you ever say these things to yourself at the end of your day? "What I do is not fulfilling." "I am not happy. I just feel burned out constantly." "My kids deserve a better mom." "I'm not doing a good job and can't get anything done." All of those negative thoughts above is the doing of mom guilt! Mom guilt is the feeling you are not doing enough for your family. It holds you back from being the amazing mom and business owner you're meant to be. It swirls around in your head, fueling your doubt and fears. If you feel like you're struggling with mom guilt, today's podcast is all about rooting that out so you can be a boss mama in whatever capacity you want for yourself, and still keep your family a priority. I want you to be the best mom for your kids, and still run your business. So I created this awesome, little handy workbook a little bit ago called the Mompreuner Guide and I’m just really feeling like diving into that today. This is literally the guide you've been waiting for to finally banish mom guilt from you life. Mama, I promise you’re doing better than you think you are and you are learning the lessons you need. Your kids are too! Teach your babies you can reach for the stars by being that amazing example for them! Get the FREE guide today! https://kyleeannphotography.com/guilt-free-mom

Working When You Don't Have the Emotional Capacity

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:00:07 GMT

I hope you’re enjoying summer with your families and I hope your schedule is going and flowing, and you’re still bringing in that extra income! And just a reminder that episodes are scheduled every other week going into summer. So today I want to talk about something I cover in a lot of different ways, but it’s clearly something a lot of people are struggling with: working when you don’t have the emotional capacity. It is really really hard to market yourself, create content and strategize when you don’t have that emotional capacity. And this might seem familiar because I’ve already done episodes on working through sabotage and anxiety, pushing through hard times and how to keep working when you don’t have motivation. It might seem repetitive, but I’m going to keep talking about it because they continue to block you from success! I think it’s actually fun that this has become a whole series - pushing through physical, mental and emotional sabotage. So for today’s next installment of pushing through when you just don’t want to, I made a list of nine things you can do to help you work when you just don’t have the emotional capacity. Grief hits me hard. I’ve had a lot of it this year and it is so draining and so hard to find the willpower to get back to work. But I know my business needs to move forward, so I go back to these nine things every time. I challenge you to push through your cycles! You can still have a thriving business even when life is hard.

How To Keep Working Through Hard Times

Kylee Ann Maughan — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:00:18 GMT

Pretty much everyone has gone through a hard time in 2020, you might even still be in the middle of your pandemic-inflicted trials. I don’t need to explain how tough this year has been but I want you to know that whatever your hard is, it matters! But life goes on and we have to keep moving even when we don’t want to. It sucks. Today I’m sharing all the things I used to keep going through hard times: 1. Focus on things within your control 2. Let yourself feel all the feels 3. Don't get sucked into negativity and bitterness 4. Gratitude Journal 5. Tighten your inner circle 6. Move everyday

It's Time to GROW your Team

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:00:05 GMT

You’re probably feeling this deep inside of you already, but I’m here to tell you that it’s time to grow your team. I just know there is someone out there who is needing to hear this, and I want you to take action on those feelings because that is inspiration and what you need to push your business to the next phase. It is time to stop running around like a headless chicken. It is time to stop feeling burned out doing all the things for everyone, and feeling resentful towards the people that aren’t helping. It is time to stop feeling like you don't have time to do all the things that don't make you fulfilled. I know I talk about outsourcing on here a lot, but I want to change the verbiage because I think outsourcing has a negative connotation with it. It’s not just giving out the crap jobs or paying people to do the things we don’t want to do. If we look at it like that, we’re missing out on a huge part of the growth and fulfillment that comes from outsourcing. Look at it as growing your team, supporting others and how they can support you. Looking at it that way is so fulfilling because you get to help them in all the different ways. And it’s not just you anymore, you have more people on your team and you’re all in this together. For me, I can enjoy my business that much more. Give a listen to today's episode for how to start growing and what you hire for!

Expand your Destiny with Nicole

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:00:03 GMT

Ever heard of money energy? It's taking the power of manifestation and and intuition to create your dream life. The point is, that powerful combination can help you get closer to your goals. Really, really! Today I had the expert of money energy, Nicole Henry (@nicoledawnhenry), on the podcast to break it down. Because the real obstacle to our goals is our mindset. Nicole's purpose is to help business owners eliminate their emotional cycles with money, while creating personalized strategies to help them create massive amounts of money while having financial peace in their life and business. She has mastered the brain and mind connection when it comes to the law of attraction plus the law of action. There's just so much to this topic! FIND NICOLE HERE: facebook.com/groups/expandyourdestiny instagram.com/nicoledawnhenry

How Do You Do It All?

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:00:03 GMT

If you’re someone who's struggling with time management, sticking to one thing, not finishing your tasks, or feeling accomplished at the end of the day - this episode is FOR YOU! I have a lot of systems in my life and have a really specific system for my daily/weekly schedule. I have done all the calendars, reminders and scheduling techniques but I have found that time blocking works really well for me. Time blocking is one of the most effective time management techniques. A lot of successful people use it, like Bill Gates and Elon Musk. It’s all about dividing out your day or week into blocks of time, and dedicating each block to just one specific activity. I love this quote: “While a standard to-do list tells you what you want to do, time blocking tells you when you’re going to do it.” Time blocking will increase your productivity by leaps and bounds, and help you feel more accomplished at the end of the day. Because you’re dividing your schedule into single tasks rather than multitasking all the things on your schedule! You'll be amazed by what you accomplish in a day using time blocking. This will simplify your to-do list and make life so much easier. Try it out this week and let me know what difference it made in your life!

My #1 Secret to Real Business Success

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 12:00:08 GMT

My #1 Secret to Real Business Success In my decade as an entrepreneur I have seen businesses start and stop, launch and fail over and over. Its one of those things every entrepreneur likes to say “1 in 5 businesses fail in the first 5 years, and then 90% after that and then 90% after that, and then 90% after that.” And I’m not mocking those statistics. I can see why. They aren’t failing because they’re bad at what they do. They’re failing because they stop showing up. I’m not the best at what I do and don’t have to be the best. I’m not the best photographer. I’m not the best mentor. I’m not the best business owner. I’m not the best podcaster. But I show up everyday. And thats all it takes. Because 90% of your competition won’t. I have seen this in my own businesses with Maskcara. In my first year in my make up business I got the award for top 20 enrollees in the company without knowing much at all about make up. Then photography picked up and I stopped posting about business. It wasn’t a priority. And while it didn’t totally kill the business and I still get orders from my clients monthly, I am not growing. I went from thousands of dollars a month to hundreds. Did the make up change? Did my skills change? No. I stopped showing up. You want your business to grow? Do the work. Daily. Be consistent. Show up. Be faithful in the small things until the big things come

How to Grow an Empire that Fits YOUR Needs with Janelle Joy

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 12:00:14 GMT

Janelle is the owner of Janelle Joy Private Editing. Along with her team, she runs a business doing private editing for photographers all over the world. She is building her own empire in the editing world! I loved chatting with Janelle because even though we didn't know each other at all, our journeys are so similar. Not only did she share her story of growth, but how to grow your own team AND tips for entrepreneurs getting started, too. She started her business as a hobby and built it into an empire! On the podcast she elaborates more on how she built her business and why she shifted. We both believe that God led our businesses to where they are, and are so grateful for his guidance along the way. Today she is talking about how to build a team around your needs, your business needs, and your client's needs. As she has grown her one woman show into a full team, she has learned a lot along the way. FIND JANELLE: Website: http://www.janellejoy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janellejoy_photo_editor/

Good, Better, and Best on Instagram

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:00:17 GMT

I think that we are over complicating and over thinking Instagram! I know so many people are feeling burnt out, feeling stuck, and not moving forward in posting on their social media! On today’s podcast, I want to simplify Instagram posting into the categories: Good, Better and Best! Really, there is no such thing as “Bad” when it comes to posting on Instagram. The only thing I think that could be considered “Bad” is not posting at all. So, for now, remove “Bad” from your vocabulary and let’s change your mindset to Good, Better and Best! Would you like me to plan your strategy this week?? I just launched my NEW Freebie where I plan 5-days of your Instagram posts – This week’s content schedule is on me! • Post five different types of content • Get inspiration and ideas for fresh, new captions • Use an actual strategy to turn followers into customers Download my NEW Freebie! https://kyleeanncoaching.com/freebie

3 Ways to Prep for the New Year

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:30:32 GMT

3 Ways to Prep Your Business for the New Year 1. Create Opportunities to Stay Motivated The New Year is a great time to start up the routine again. A new beginning. A new chance to make new habits. I am naturally a highly motivated person — a do-er and a mover. And super productive. When I am working on a new project, I go go go until its done. But I am finding the day to day stuff to be harder to stay on top of if I’m not ahead. Motivation is no longer natural, and easy to find. Because motivation doesn’t happen naturally, I focus on two things. - Create a dream routine that I can still do even when things are hard - Work ahead What is my dream routine include? The most important thing to ask yourself is what do you want your life to look like? And what types of things can you do every day to help your life look that way? Part 2: Work ahead. When you work ahead, life can happen and your business can stay on track. Working ahead gives you that space to be unmotivated and thrive. You can feel, have the days you lay in bed, get your sick kids from school without stressing, randomly take a Tuesday off, plan a last minute vacation, breathe. 2. Income Planning The next way you can prepare for the new year is with income planning. It seems simple but MOST women I work with do not have goals of what they want to make or even an idea of what they NEED to make to have their dream life. When I start working with women, they have big goals to make six figures or retire their husbands, but when we crunch the numbers, they are a LOT closer to what they WANT TO / NEED TO make to have their dream life than they think. 3. Streamline your Marketing Plan There are a million ways to market your business. You don’t have to do them all. BUT it’s important to have a strategy. Where are you marketing and why? Things to look at: Are you using… - Sales Funnel - Reels - Ads - Email List - Blog/SEO [Shelby moving to Cali - what we did/our plan] - Social Media Strategy Updated Website What can you outsource?

Do Less, Better

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT

I legitimately lost my mind. It was almost two years ago when I was in the middle of a family shoot and my memory completely disappeared. I finished the shoot (miraculously) and headed to the ER. It was a stress migraine that made me lose my memory for several hours. The MRI came back clear, labs were okay but I was not. That was just beginning of the downhill for me. I started losing my memory constantly. I was stressed always, overworked, anxious, overwhelmed and just plain scared. I was keeping track of over 75 brides with an excel spreadsheet. Nothing was automated. There were no systems. It was only a matter of time before one would be forgotten. And one fall evening it happened. Luckily I didn’t forget completely, but somehow, somewhere I miswrote the appointment…and I was an hour late. I showed up to my session and the poor mother was almost in tears. I drove home from that session and knew something had to change. I was overworking. About a month later I had a major shift. I attended a conference and met a doctor that changed my life in the exact same weekend. I got ahold of my health and my business but it took a lot of work, a lot of learning and a lot of change. Systems, automation, outsourcing, asking for help and most of all, a mental shift. I needed THIS conference when I started business and I needed it again when I lost myself in this business. The next year was our biggest year in history thus far but I worked the least amount. Today I’m sharing what I did to change my business and life.

The Only Thing Holding You Back Is You With Lauren Pete

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:00:13 GMT

Lauren was THE FIRST person to apply to the #kmm, ALIGN, coaching program - like before I even launched it. She messaged me asking for some one-on-one time and it just happened to be around the time I was getting ready to launch my coaching program. That just shows how in-sync we are! And gaining that confidence is really what we focused on throughout our weeks together, because sometimes you may be doing all the things you’re supposed to be doing with marketing and investing in education - but you feel like you’re not going anywhere. Sometimes, all it takes is a mindset shift - to figure out what is holding you back and to work through all the self-doubt and negative beliefs you’ve been telling yourself. Lauren had all the tools in her toolbox, she was doing all the right things, and the only thing holding her back was her. We didn’t give her anything new, she already had it within her, we just gave her the tools to help her unleash her confidence. Lauren’s now aligned with her purpose which is something we are all striving for! I’ve noticed more and more that confidence is really what us mamas in business need. Not more followers or more classes or self-help books. Confidence. And what you don’t realize is that you already have it within you, it's just about discovering it. So I’m bringing Lauren on the podcast today to talk about getting past yourself, because you’re probably in the same situation or know someone who is. FIND LAUREN HERE: instagram.com/laurenkaypete laurenkayphoto.com The Regret Free Wedding Podcast

Gratitude

Kylee Ann Maughan — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:00:42 GMT

Its Thanksgiving week and there's a lot of gratitude talk in the air, which is why I'm talking about one of my favorite topics. Having a positive and grateful attitude has SO MANY benefits, you're kinder, more resilient, more relaxed, more social, more optimistic and have better relationships. We really should get into the habit of being grateful year-round. For years I have kept a gratitude journal and it has changed everything, including getting me through my hardest times. I challenge you to do the same, so that when the turkey and mashed potatoes are finished, we can be grateful year-round.

Why Every Business Should Be Blogging

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 12:00:07 GMT

Blogging is crucial for growing your business, especially to strangers and people you don't know. The more content you have, the more places you have that content, the better you're going to be able to reach more people and grow and just explode. I started my business in 2011. In 2013, I started blogging three to five times a week. I made a commitment that I would post three times a week. And I haven't quit since seven years in. I started with a pattern: MONDAY: Educational WEDNESDAY: Client Experience FRIDAY: Personal/Behind the Scenes I blogged three times a week even when I didn’t have shoots on the calendar. What happened next is six months later, I became the number one spot on Google. When you search on Google for Logan Utah Photographer or Logan Utah Wedding Photographer, you find Kylee Ann Studios. Blogging is not a thing of the past. Blogging exploded my business. I went from a family and friends photographer to a full associate team. 1. It’s easy to see your growth and remember your clients. 2. You can reach new audiences every day. 3. Its a great way to share your portfolio! 4. Blogs are EVERGREEN content that continues to serve and be found daily. 5. It’s how you get to the top of Google 6. Its the easiest way to get your stuff ALL over Pinterest!

Making New Habits

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:00:20 GMT

Now that we have set our intentions for the year, let's talk about habits. First of all, we are only going to start with ONE habit at a time!! Let’s choose a habit that matches your intention for the year so we can start with a strong desire for change. -If your intention is to be grateful, the habit could be write in your gratitude journal daily. -If your intention is to be more present, the habit could be to turn your phone off at 6 pm every night. -If your intention is to be healthier, the habit could be to drink more water or eliminate a food from your diet. -If your intention is to be inspired, listen to a new podcast in a new genre everyday. You get the point. Instead of focusing on the result like “lose ten pounds” or “make lots of money” with intentions and habits, we are focusing on the process. I know you have heard takes 21 days to form a habit, but the average human needs 65 days and it can vary from 12-200+ for habits to actually stick depending on the person and the habit. Listen for my eight steps to setting new habits for the new year!

Livin the Dream in 2022

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 18:27:58 GMT

Hello and Happy New Year! I love the feeling of new years - goal setting, habits, intentions, fresh starts. For me, it feels so good to organize everything I want to get out of my new year. We want to live the dream in 2022, not just coast by and flop on goals just to be disappointed by the end of the year! So, today I'm going to make you think all about what you want your dream 2022 to look like. And your dream life really is attainable! You might not be living it everyday, but we have lots of tools in our toolbox that can help get us there. Not only do is living the dream IS possible, but I'm going to guide you through questions and exercises to start manifesting those dreams. As soon as you figure out WHAT your dream looks like, you can really start creating YOUR ideal life. From your routine, to what you do for work, for what kind of mom you are, what your house looks like...etc. If you are feeling like you need an extra boost of motivation or direction, we have soooo many other episodes you dive into to get you all prepped for the new year: vision boards (ep. 14), intentions (ep. 32), habits (ep. 33) and setting a morning routine (ep. 41). I can’t wait to see what you dream, please tag me in any posts because we all know accountability helps us stay on track ;) Access the Transformation and Aligned Coaching sessions here: kyleeannphtogoraphy.com/education Get the Guilt-Free Mompreneur Mini Workbook here: https://kyleeannphotography.com/guilt-free-

How to Keep your House Clean when Life is Busy

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 31 May 2021 12:00:13 GMT

You all know I am an enneagram one. If you’ve stuck around here long enough, you know my weird enneagram quirks. I am a chronic picker-upper and tireless cleaner. I might just be one of the very few people out there who puts the window cleaners, the carpet guys, the car washes and the professional deep cleaners on their stories. Having a clean house is very very important to me but I don’t do it because it's what other people expect when they come to my home. It's 100% for me. I care about me coming home at the end of a shoot or at the end of running errands and seeing a mess in the living room. But I am a busy busy person. I don’t have time to stay home all day to clean my house. You don’t have time to stay home all day to clean your house. We wear all these different hats and juggle all these different responsibilities, we just don’t have all the time to spend organizing and decluttering. We have to learn how to optimize so we can stay sane. So I’m sharing what I do to optimize my cleaning routines so you can feel like you’re on top of home-life even when life is busy!

My Biggest Business Adventures From Chuck Norris To Channel 5 News

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 16 May 2023 12:00:18 GMT

Someone asked me to share the Top 5 business adventures I’ve had the last 12 years! It really made me think! I don’t even know if I’ve gathered the “Top 5” adventures, but I’ve gathered some pretty cool and crazy stories to share. It’s so fun to talk about and so fun to reflect on my business! Make sure you tune in to hear about my crazy adventures! I have LOVED reflecting on all these adventures and experiences I’ve had. Please, share some more of these fun questions with me! I love hearing from you!

How to Be Yourself on Instagram

Kylee Ann Maughan — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:00:31 GMT

I’m learning that a lot of people struggle with how to be themselves on Instagram. How to be their authentic-selves and how to attract clients. You right now may be feeling like you’re not interesting enough, not bubbly enough or that your page isn’t funny enough. Because so and so’s page is so interesting and attracting tons of new followers but you’re just “boring.” When you compare yourself to others, that pressures you into acting like someone that is just not you. And that strategy won’t ever attract the people you truly want to attract. We want to be who our target audience wants us to be, but at the same time being 100% authentically yourself is the best marketing strategy. Clients will fall in love with you for YOU, not a fake or made up personality. The clients you truly want will love you for you and will love the things you love. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do, whoever you are will attract people. And not just any kind of people, but the people you want surrounding you. You will attract people who love your personality or whatever you offer. You don’t have to make up a separate or fake personality just to get new clients! HOW TO BE YOURSELF ON INSTAGRAM: 1. Just be you 2. Practice until you're comfortable

Ditching Resolutions this Year

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:00:24 GMT

New year, new me right? Learn Spanish. Cook dinner every night. Lose 10 pounds. Get ready everyday. Travel around the world. Did you know 4/5 people break their new years resolutions? And a third of resolutions don’t even make it past the first month? I have been setting resolutions since I was a teenager. Last year I DITCHED resolutions. Because resolutions focus on the outcome, not the journey. In the past I’ve started the year with a list of habits to break and make all at once in every category of my life. Adding them all at once is near impossible and very overwhelming. Don’t get me wrong I am a HUGE believer in goal setting. I set new revenue goals every quarter. And I am working on all sorts of new habits, and adding to them each month. I look at my vision board filled with my goals multiple times a day. With resolutions our list for change is too long. And we are creating them at the beginning of the year because it’s what you do…not because we have a strong desire for change. Last year my intention was to HEAL which seems ironic now with 2020 being the dumpster fire year that it was. I set the intention to heal and then I worked towards it everyday. With my journal. Through therapy. Through coaching. Through hard conversations. It was hard work. But. We did it. My heart feels so much better going into a new year after feeling whole again. Instead of checklists and to do lists, doing doing doing, I’m going to work on being. 🤍🤍🤍

Self-Care is NOT Selfish with Lauren Pace

Kylee Ann Maughan — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:11:25 GMT

Last week I was asked how us moms can have me-time without feeling guilty or without our husbands feeling resentment. I think this is a common thing a lot of moms struggle with, even though self-care is essential, we still feel like we’re being selfish and taking away from our kids and our husbands. So in this week’s podcast, I turned to my twin sister Lauren Pace...a busy mom of two (soon to be three), homesteader, business owner and child behavior coach who I think has figured out guilt-free self-care. The most important thing you can do for your kids is take care of yourself! If you’re not taking care of yourself then your missed needs will come out on your children. Recognize that self care is just as much for your children as it is for you. So if you've been feeling the mom-guilt lately, take 20 minutes out of your day and join us as we navigate guilt-free self-care. FIND LAUREN HERE: xolaurenpace.com Instagram: instagram.com/xolaurenpace

Uplevel your Life

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:00:12 GMT

As an Enneagram 1, I am a BIG fan of spring cleaning. This week we’re going to talk about new year cleaning, to clear out all the clutter so we can uplevel your life and give space for all your dreams. I do this OFTEN to clear out my space, and create space for better vibes. When we get rid of things that hold us back (negativity, clutter, waste of time/energy), we have a huge opportunity to replace that with things we LOVE. A lot of people think of spring cleaning for junk drawers and closets. But we’re going to dive into all the areas of your life. I want you to do nothing with your business this week, yes NOTHING! Because this week you need to focus on organizing all the areas in your life so you feel renewed to tackle your big business ideas next week. I need you to commit to cleaning up your life this week and I'll walk you through how to do it! If you feel like you need more guidance in clearing out the clutter, book a transformation Session or join Aligned Boost Coaching Program (6 week program including transformation sessions, personalized coaching call and individualized business plan and aligned course to improve mindset, confidence, systems, goal setting, habits and more! GET YOUR FREE NEW YEAR CLEANING CHECKLIST: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61df15ca4cfe7529d668a5c8

Systems, Systems, Systems

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Today, we are going to talk about one of my favorite things, and the biggest tool that I use in my business: SYSTEMS. Systems are my business superpower. It’s the reason we can take on so much as a team, and it’s the reason I can do so much as an individual person. Systems are the reason I can be so productive and get so much done in a small amount of time. They’re the reason I can scale my business, have employees, contractors, and it’s the reason I’m able to let go of control. Every single thing that I do in my business has a system. That means that every single thing that I do in my business can be done by someone else. Systems are a framework for your business. However, systems aren’t just for your business. Systems are a method, a framework, or a clear way of doing something. When you have a great system in place, people are going to be so amazed by working with you before they even work with you. Often times, I’m told, “Oh my gosh you’re the best coach/photographer I’ve ever worked with!” All before I’ve even done the coaching or taken their photos. This is because of the systems I have on the front end and back end of what I do. Make sure you tune in to hear all about some systems that you can implement in both your business and home life!

Marketing, Where Do I Start?

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:00:05 GMT

Today we’re going to talk about one of my FAVORITE topics – MARKETING! I get so many questions about marketing because it’s such a complicated thing! There are so many ways to market, so many types of marketing, so many places to market… that’s what gets a little bit tricky! Where do you start with MARKETING? TikTok, Instagram, email marketing, paid ads, Pinterest, SEO, Website, content, mailing, door to door… there’s so many ways to market your business! It can get confusing, frustrating, and overwhelming! Unfortunately, you get to a point where there’s so many things that you have to do so you freeze and don’t do anything. It can feel like you’ll never catch up or you can never market your business because you just don’t have the time and resources to be in all the places. Here is your permission to not be in all the places! You can start exactly where you’re comfortable and grow that avenue! You could stay in that one avenue and have a very successful business. You do not need to be in all the places. Tune in to today’s episode to learn what platforms I use, and how I use them! If you have questions about your marketing strategy, please reach out. If you want to be on the list for our group coaching or 1-on-1 coaching, click on the link above!

Leaving Victim Mindset Behind

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 13:00:11 GMT

In today’s podcast, I want to talk about something that we are going to be leaving behind in 2022 – the VICTIM MINDSET! I’m not saying you need to be overly positive all the time and you can’t ever complain – we’re not talking toxic positivity here – we’re talking about how you’re playing the constant role of the victim. Your life is going to be so much better if you stop playing the victim – I promise you that! Naturally, we tend to go to the victim mindset. It takes a proactive shift to see the good and grateful rather than the bad. How do we get out of the victim mentality? It’s easier than you think! Make sure you tune in to hear my tips and tricks!

Up Your Prices!

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 13:30:07 GMT

One of the main things I do with women in 1-1 coaching is help them increase their prices. Because it's confusing and hard, but I'm learning that so many of us are not charging what we're worth! I am here to say that you’re not charging enough, not what you, your time and your services are worth. Either because we have these businesses that used to be hobbies and passions, and we haven't yet recognized that they're full-fledged businesses so we keep giving products and services away to friends and family for free. Or because we just don't like money, and as long as we're paying bills, we don't really care how much we're bringing in. We are just awkward when it comes to money but we don’t have to make it that way. Reality is, money is neutral. We are the ones who make money good or bad by how we feel about it. If you can just see money as putting value into the world, the more you’ll make and the more you’ll be able to offer. So we’re not just talking about money, but value. Today we talk about the value you're offering, and how that's empowering for you and your business, AND I lay out a basic formula to help you understand how to set your prices! I want you to let go of you're insecurities when it comes to charging people, and to know that people are still going to pay because they love you and are with you, for you. Raising your prices helps you to see that people are really there for you, and your confidence will increase because you’re able to see that.

What is a Funnel Anyway? | Understanding the Business Funnel

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:00:08 GMT

If you're a woman navigating the world of business, you may have come across the term "funnel" in discussions about sales and marketing. Think of a funnel as a pathway that potential customers take on their journey from discovering your business to making a purchase. Understanding the business funnel is crucial for women in business because it helps you tailor your marketing and sales strategies to meet potential customers where they are in their journey. But what exactly is a funnel, and how does it impact your business? On the podcast today, we are breaking it down into simple terms!

Open the Door to Your Magnetic Life with Tracey Pontarelli

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:30:07 GMT

I talk a lot about being a burned out mom and wanting to find greater fulfillment through working, here on the podcast. But I don’t talk a lot about already being a working mom, then going to full-time momhood, and then going back to a full-time career a few years later after the kids are grown up. I just think there are a good amount of moms out there who are confused after stepping away from a career and wondering how to get back into the industry. Maybe you're one of them! So today I have Tracey Pontarelli (@coachtracy_p) to talk all about that shift in motherhood. And she gives FOUR WAYS to simply honor where you're at and to stay present. Tracey is a former marketing and branding professional turned multiple six-figure wellness entrepreneur, business and mindset coach. She loved loved loved her career but the hours didn’t blend well with her family life. She wanted greater flexibility and ended up transitioning to a full-time mom, but still wanted a fun and rewarding career a couple years later. As her three children began to grow, Tracey tapped into her love of wellness, and skills as a brand marketer, to build a successful wellness business. Key to her success has been understanding the powers of attraction marketing and positive mindset and being very intentional in everything she does. She now coaches frustrated moms how to build a profitable online income without sacrificing their priorities - by being authentic, deliberate and magnetic. Listen for the FOUR THINGS she does to go along with the ebb and flow of mom life! FIND TRACEY HERE: instagram.com/coachtracey_p traceypontarelli.com

Summer of Fun (& Work!)

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 21 May 2024 12:00:02 GMT

Turns out you can have a MAGICAL summer with your family while still crushing it in your business. All it takes is a little bit of preparation. 1. Plan Ahead: Distinguish between working in and on your business. Prioritize working on it by preparing in advance for summer. Organize social media content, podcasts, and marketing efforts to stay ahead. 2. Put Summer Activities First: Structure work around family activities and vacations. Mark all summer events on your calendar first, then plan work around them for a balanced summer experience. 3. Create a Summer Bucket List: Make time for fun and family. Know what you want to do this summer to create a fulfilling life. Commit to your bucket list in your free time. 4. Outsource: Delegate tasks during the summer. Have support scheduling emails, managing social media, and handling photography tasks to maintain a healthy work-life balance. By following these strategies, you can enjoy a successful and fulfilling summer while keeping your business thriving. Play, work, and make the most of the season ahead! - Follow instagram.com/CEO.Mom.Club/ - Get the Show Notes to your inbox every week kyleeann.myflodesk.com/br97a1u3zg - Leave us a Review below - Sign up for our FREE Master Class to go from Small Business Owner to Mom CEO kyleeanncoaching.com/freebie

2 Steps Backward Or 4 Feet Forward

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:00:02 GMT

“I’m talking to a lot of women, and a lot of women are having the same problems right now. It’s coming from having so much on their plate and feeling so overwhelmed.” When you are the ONLY person doing the job of many people, you get burnt out. You’re overloaded and overwhelmingly full, so you stop being able to keep up. A lot of times, this makes you take 2 steps backwards. That might be your sabotage cycle, and that’s normal! So, instead, why don’t you design a business that can run when you cannot? Tune in to today’s podcast to learn why building a team is everything! If you want to expand your team, and need my help, I would LOVE to walk you through the details. You can book a session with me through the link above!

110. The Formulas For Success With Heather Cluff Of Kindly Camera Bags

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:00:29 GMT

Hi, I’m Kylee and I’m a business coach for women! I specialize in helping women make money while still balancing their families. Learn more about my courses and coaching options at kyleeanncoaching.com FIND US HERE: kyleeanncoaching.com/podcast instagram.com/kyleeanncoaching Get the show notes to your inbox: bit.ly/KMMpodcast APPLY FOR 1-on-1 COACHING: kyleeanncoaching.com/coaching SHOW NOTES: On today’s podcast, we have my good friend Heather Cluff from Kindly Camera Bags joining us! Heather and I have worked together on several projects over the years – I do brand photography, and Heather does Brand Videography. Since then, she has grown, changed her business and done new things! I so enjoyed chatting with Heather about her story and her successes, as well as the parts of her business that have been a little scary and trying. She left us with some great take-aways and “Lessons for Fellow Mom-Preneurs” – be sure to tune in! FIND HEATHER HERE: https://www.instagram.com/kindlycamerabags/ https://kindlycamerabags.com Coming Soon: coaching and videography courses https://www.instagram.com/videographymadesimple/

Is The Thing That You're Looking For Already Right In Front Of You?

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:00:13 GMT

Is the thing that you're looking for already right in front of you? I want you to pause and think about that… A lot of times, when I’m coaching women, they’re running around chasing the next biggest thing. There’s so much going on that we feel like we must chase it all around because what we’re doing does seem enough. I’m here to tell you — There’s ALWAYS going to be something else to try or something else to add. BUT, that doesn’t mean you have to chase it. I listened to a podcast years ago that really stood out to me. On this podcast, she said, “You need to take one offer to a million dollars before you add on another offer.” So, here’s my advice to you: Focus on that one offer. Building up that one offer to $100,000 or $1 million. Know that there are clients beyond the clients that you have right now. There are so many ways to grow, but stop relaunching new ideas and build out one offer to more people. Check out today’s podcast to learn more!

Build a Better Website

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 13:00:02 GMT

You all know that I love all things marketing. And I’ve talked about almost everything on the podcast, from social media strategies to email marketing to blogging regularly. But I have never talked about one of the most important aspects of marketing: creating a website. In the world of social media, people have forgotten how important websites are! New businesses start on Instagram and TikTok but forget about making a whole website. Yeah social media is important, but you need to remember that it can’t be your only store-front. You need to have other ways to reach and connect with audiences, and a website is a sure way to do that. If you don’t have a website, you’re limiting yourself to the people just on Instagram or TikTok. But there is this HUGE audience of people who aren’t on social media, that can become potential clients. So you are going to leave this podcast today with two things! First, a new understanding of how important a website is for your business and second, a commitment to take your website off the back burner and make it a crucial aspect of your marketing strategy. I know it seems complicated and intimidating but there are so many website builders out there that make it so easy to build your own site. And if you do have a website, I want you to know that whatever you’re using is just fine and I’m not here to bash what you’re using and tell you to switch over to something else. All I’m going to do today is go over things that make or break a good website!

13 Lessons in 13 Years

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:00:01 GMT

If you've been following me on Kylee Ann Coaching, you know I've been grappling with what to do with my coaching business and podcast for a while now. But guess what? I had an amazing breakthrough! I let go of the fear of change at midnight one night a few months ago, and suddenly ideas were flowing like crazy. One major change is happening: Kylee Mentors Moms Podcast is now re-branded into the CEO Mom Club. It's still the same podcast, but we're taking it to the next level. As moms running our own businesses, it can get lonely, right? We face so many challenges that aren't openly discussed. That's where the CEO Mom Club comes in. We’re going to talk about the hard stuff like letting people go, boundaries, burnout, the weight of it all. We’re going to talk about the exciting stuff like diversifying our revenue and scaling. Dive into new topics like tax strategy, diversifying, growth. As always, it’s safe space for all the Mom CEOs out there who are fully invested in their businesses. And non-Moms too! Tomorrow marks 13 years in business for me. To celebrate this re-brand and 13 years in business, I want to share 13 important lessons I've learned along the way. Tune in to check it out!

Ron Says, "Add An Income Source"

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:00:28 GMT

Today’s episode is sponsored by a response to a troll comment I got by a guy named Ron. I unfortunately get a lot of troll comments. I delete a lot of them, but this comment wasn’t that bad – I just said “Alright whatever, Jonathan.” Jonathan commented on one of my posts about my Becoming a Brand Photographer course that said “it seems like more photographers are teaching how to make money and that income is their main source of income. I’d like to see the portion that is actually made from shoots.” Fair point, I guess. Just because I teach photographers how to make money doesn’t mean that I can’t make money from photography. The truth of it is: I make more money in photography than I do in coaching. I would LOVE to have that switch and have my courses outweigh what we’re doing in photography. Not because I want to decrease my photography, but because that would be a freaking baller extra income! That would be amazing! That’s the goal because it’s residual and it’s not trading my time for money. Ron, who inspired this episode, said “It’s very foolish to have just one source of income. If they want to teach someone, and that someone freely wants to pay, then that is perfectly fine.” Ron made a good point here – having one source of income can be very foolish. If you want to only have one income source, that’s fine, but maybe by the end of this episode you might start thinking differently. It’s a great way to grow your business and your sales without having to add on a ton of extra physical work. Make sure you tune in to today’s episode to hear my suggestions on where/how to add an income source!

Magic Formula for Pushing through the Blocks that are Keeping You from Success

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:30:06 GMT

I work with women EVERY DAY and I have learned the BIGGEST thing holding them back is THEMSELVES!!! Our own limiting beliefs are 95% of most of the issues in our businesses. If we feel we’re not successful enough due to not enough followers or income or clients, or if we feel like we’re doing everything we can, investing in courses and workshops, and still feel we’re not going anywhere, it's likely because of limiting beliefs that we don’t even know are there! That is why I created an entire course on awareness, confidence, systems, goal setting and more to help women push through their OWN blocks and lean into what they're being called to do. This week's podcast is a sneak peek into how to reframe limiting beliefs. Now you’re probably like, “wait, Kylee, I’m not sure I totally get what a limiting belief is.” Put simply, limiting beliefs are fears and doubts that prevent us from going after big dreams. They take away our power and they are acquired over time. Like I said before, sometimes we don’t even know they’re there. The key is to recognize them and reframe them. This podcast will teach you how!

Prep your Business for the Holidays

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 14:42:14 GMT

It's the most wonderful time of the year but it's also the most stressful time of the year, especially for moms. We have a lot on our plates and carry a lot of the load around holidays. Moms are kind of like the glue that holds everything together. If you think about it, we do a lot of the shopping, planning, prepping, decorations, traditions, activities, wrapping, hosting, baking and neighbor gifts. And that doesn’t even include all the things we need to do for our business. With your business you might be pushing new products right now, or new services and sales for the Christmas shopping season. There is so much on our minds! The holiday break is right around the corner for many of our kids and that is a time that should be spent with them, not with emails, websites and new products. I have learned that being proactive and planning ahead in my business takes a load off my shoulders to make me available for my kids during the Christmas break. So in our LAST EPISODE OF THE YEAR, we’re talking about how to plan ahead for the holidays so that we can be as present as ever with our family. See you in January! GET PLANOLY HERE: planoly.com/referral/kyleeannstudios GET HONEYBOOK HERE: http://share.honeybook.com/kyleeann

Keeping A Marriage Alive While Being Busy With Life And Business

Kylee Ann Maughan — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:00:49 GMT

We are back after a crazy week! My sister had her baby, I hired two new members for the team - a nanny and a photographer - I was training, babysitting and updating websites and it was all crazy. We are a little late this week, but better late than never. Especially for what we have planned today. I feel like we’ve talked about the many struggles of the mom life/work life balance - like the mom guilt, self care, being okay with hiring extra help and getting on top of our busy schedules. But there is one, super important, part of this mom life/work life balance that I haven’t even mentioned, and that’s getting on the same page as your spouse. Luke and I are going on 10 years of marriage and I haven’t been crazy busy with my business our whole marriage. But in the last few years, we have both taken on busy schedules as our jobs have expanded and as our kids have grown up. Luke will now be in Orem twice a week for his work and when we go back to pre-COVID times he will be traveling 40% of the month. Then I have this great business, running our Kylee Ann Team, the podcast, speaking, photographing brands and between the two of us, someone is always working. Luke and I really want to dive into this and how we’re navigating this in our lives - he is not here today and he will join us in future episodes, but we are at least scratching the surface because this is a pretty important topic, and I know it's something many of you are struggling with right now. Today we're talking about what Luke and I are using every single day, to balance life and marriage.

Bring Inspo Into Your Daily Life

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:00:25 GMT

I was dead set on not recording for summer. I had even emailed my assistant and said, “Hey, we’re not going to do the podcast for summer. We’ll take summer off.” I emailed her today, “Changed my mind!” I was just out of the flow of receiving inspiration! Then, I read a book and I started doing things to bring back that inspiration. Here we are, with our summer episodes. Today, I want to talk about bringing that inspiration into your daily life. ***If you’re looking for an easy way to bring that creativity and inspiration into your life, please join our Alumni Mastermind! I am now opening this up to ALL of our podcast listeners! If you’re an avid listener, you have been coached by me! You’ve been listening, you’re 100s of episodes in, you know my philosophies, you know my marketing strategies, my mindset strategies… you know bits and pieces of every that I offer. My Alumni Mastermind is a group of people who have been coached by me. They want to continue to feel inspiration and accountability in their lives. It is normal to feel stuck after you complete coaching, a course, or a program – my Alumni Mastermind helps break this pattern! KyleeAnnCoaching.com/Alumni

We All Start at Zero

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:00:12 GMT

A few weeks ago I was looking through my DMs and realized that I’ve been getting too many messages from photographers saying “yeah, what you’re doing works for you but not for me, because you’re well-known and I’m not….yeah, I hear you saying there’s plenty work out there for photographers, but that’s just for successful people like you and what about nobody’s like me.” What I’ve been hearing in my DMs are all negative beliefs, and it breaks my heart to hear photographers play the comparison game and pull themselves down! It's a dangerous road we go down when we give into our negative beliefs. We smother our own growth, success and confidence when we start telling ourselves, “I can’t make it because nobody knows who I am” or “I’m just not as good as that person.” These are all lies that we just keep telling ourselves, and we cannot get stuck in those places! A lot of people look at my account or my business and think that it must be so easy to be where I am. But they don’t see the 10 years that it took to get where I am. Remember that we all start at zero! If you’re finding yourself thinking any of these negative beliefs, stop looking around at everyone else and thinking that it must be so easy for them. Success does not mean that things come easy for people. Everyone attracts different opportunities and the opportunities YOU are attracting are the ones that you are needing in your life right now. Instead of fixating on how we can be successful like others, we need to focus on our own journeys, our own advantages and our own strengths.

My Back To School Routines

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:00:07 GMT

Today we’re going to talk about another way to get on top of fall craziness, from routines to charts to peak organization. *Enneagram 1 Alert* Fall is usually so busy for me. It makes my summer look like a cake walk. I got school schedules, sports schedules, dance schedules, photo schedules and work schedules. If I don't have a routine, this can all get out of hand really fast. I’m going to walk you through what back to school looks like at my house because I know I’m not the only mom out there juggling all these schedules. I’ve found a good system for me and maybe you’re looking for a better way to stay on top of your back to school, so hopefully this episode will give you some inspo. But not everything I do will work for you so adapt it to your family! BALANCE IS ALL ABOUT 1. Setting a schedule 2. Setting priorities 3. Setting expectations 3. Outsourcing

Small Town Mindset to Half Million Dollar Business

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:00:02 GMT

The biggest obstacle I've seen holding back small business owners is staying within their comfort zone and sticking to what they already know works. But guess what? The sky's the limit, my friend! There are countless ways to grow, make money, and learn. And you know what they say - you only know what you know! If you've been keeping to the same town, the same mentors, and the same examples, you're putting a cap on your own potential. Take it from me, 13 years ago, when I was just a little 18-year-old Kylee with big dreams. Back then, I aspired to be the go-to photographer for church gym weddings because that was the most successful photographer I knew. My goals were limited to what other small-town photographers were doing, until I broke free from the constraints of my small community. So, how can YOU go from mompreneur to CEO? Tune in to today's podcast to hear more of my story!

What To Do When You're Overstimulated

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:00:24 GMT

Hey! If you’re in Utah, it’s summer! If you’re not in Utah, summer is coming soon! This episode is tips on what to do when you’re overstimulated. Your kids are all going to be home, there’s going to be a lot of noises, there’s going to be a lot of dirt, running, screaming, squealing, barking…. All the sounds and all the things. So, I have some tips to share with you. Make sure you tune in!

Starting Over In Your 30s With Talesha

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 28 May 2024 12:00:13 GMT

Today on the podcast, I’m chatting with my good friend Talesha Carter! Talesha is a former successful life coach, and she more recently kindled a lifelong passion in esthetics. Despite the challenges of balancing family life as a wife and mother, she bravely pursued starting over in her 30s by going back to school. Proving that with passion, resilience, and support, any dream is within reach. Her determination led her to become a master esthetician, a testament to her belief that it's never too late to start anew! Find Talesha here: https://www.instagram.com/skin_by_talesha/ https://www.instagram.com/ksalonandspa/

Make The Most Of Your CRM

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 14 May 2024 12:00:02 GMT

If you're a woman in business, chances are you're familiar with the term CRM, or Customer Relationship Management. When I started my business, I did everything manually. I had a spreadsheet for this, a google doc for that, a form for this, a spreadsheet for that. I sent out reminder emails, invoices, and check ins based on my own brain. Fast forward to one of the most important systems I added into my business: A CRM. When I made that shift from burnt out small business to CEO, it was the CRM that made the biggest difference. Tune in to today's podcast to learn more about how to Make The Most Of Your CRM! Get a HoneyBook Trial & 50% Coupon using my code: http://share.honeybook.com/kyleeann

Dos and Don'ts of Bookkeeping with Katie of Rocket Books

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:59:59 GMT

We have a special guest *back* on the podcast today! Katie has been working with me for 3 years as my bookkeeper! She is one of my favorite people in the world because she makes my life so much easier! Katie is a bookkeeper, small business owner of Rocket Books, and your righthand (wo)man! Today, we are having a conversation about something that is SO relevant right now. Business owners are preparing for taxes and there are a lot of groans around this time of year! Taxes do not have to be stressful – Katie knows that it can be a headache and she know that it’s overwhelming! Don’t be afraid to ask for help in the things that you don’t love doing. Taxes are something that we can outsource. If you’re at a point in your business where you are tackling your taxes by yourself, Katie has some incredible tips for you on the podcast! Find Katie and Rocket Books here: https://www.instagram.com/rocket_books/ https://www.rocketbooks.co/ Get Katie’s Free Guides here: https://fragrant-boat-13617.myflodesk.com/l9rmqmkxtu

Your Enough is Enough

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:00:09 GMT

A couple of weeks ago I was asked to speak at one of my church events about self worth and helping women feel like their best is enough. I loved the opportunity and was so excited because that’s my passion! I want every woman to feel like they’re doing what they’re being called to do and to not worry what other people are doing. I want women to feel empowered in who they are. So I came across the analogy of riding a bike when I was preparing to speak. Riding a bike up a hill is HARD. And when you’re riding up a hill, you feel a little silly because you’re going so slow and barely moving. You might feel like people are passing you and thinking you’re going so slow and making no progress. But that really isn’t the case. You don’t have people booing you and shaming you for going slow and going at your own pace. Everyone whose passing you is actually encouraging you and cheering you on for doing something hard. It’s the same thing in life. Getting kids out of the house for school, doing your best to take care of your body, staying on top of the house work, or managing personal life problems may be your equivalent of riding a bike up a hill. And just like when you're working your way up that hill, you think neighbors and family are booing you and shaming you for taking things one at a time or for not being a super mom in every aspect of your life. And not just that, you probably compare what other women are doing and how they seem to be having an easy time going up that figurative hill of life, being all super mom, and you’re over here struggling just to get the laundry done. Your enough is enough! Listen if you need some encouragement for your day and tips to stay confident when you're in survival mode in gear eight.

Planning for the Summer Break

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 24 May 2022 12:00:09 GMT

As a mom and business owner, breaks are one of the hardest things about running a business. You want to take time to be with your kids, that’s why you started your own business so you can be with your kids and set your own schedule and not have to work that 9-5. But at the same time, you have a big business that you need to keep moving forward. It can’t just stop for breaks. I personally take off most breaks, like winter break and spring break and all the little ones in between. But I just can’t take off all four months of summer break. So planning for summer break is just like the time blocking episode from a few weeks ago, but on a bigger scale. I'll walk you through how to plan your family activities first, then your work activities and everything in between. Because you time blocked, you’re going to have the best summer!

From Burnout to CEO with Amanda Clark

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:00:21 GMT

Amanda is owner of a product-based AND service-based business! She owns Amanda Clark Photography in Southern Utah and Cold Strike, an brand new outdoor apparel business. We've always been friends but in January she became one of my coaching girls! I LOVE coaching because it is more like guiding — not directing. When we first started coaching sessions, she was burnt out and even felt like it was time to quit photography. I was able to watch Amanda dive into what was causing her burn-out and help her completely pivot her business. Amanda discovered that she didn’t love photography as much as she loves the people. So now that we know what she is passionate about, we can shift her business to be more about the people. At the beginning of coaching, Amanda had a six-year old photography business. Now she has a six-year old photography business, a podcast, an associate photographer, a virtual assistant, an outdoor apparel business and three more instagrams. She has completely stepped into that CEO role (flawlessly, might I add) and does what she really loves every day, the managing and the executing and the negotiating. The people-side of things. Amanda wouldn’t have gotten to the bottom of her burn-out and found what she really loves to do without pushing past her limiting beliefs. She HAD to let go of these big fears. That’s why I love coaching. We were able to discover and work through limiting beliefs that she didn’t even know were there! Get all the juicy details in today's episode - going from burn out to CEO! FIND AMANDA HERE: instagram.com/amandaclarkphoto instagram.com/coldstrikegear

Stop Relying on Your Husband to Make Your Business Work

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:59:59 GMT

I’m gonna be honest and straight up. Your husband is not going to make your business work. Only you can do that. It’s time to stop relying on him to make your business succeed. This podcast is coming from months of working with women who have A LOT OF RESISTANCE from their husbands. And it's even coming from my own experiences of trying to balance the relationship between me, my business and my husband. Running a business with someone who is not supportive is HARD and being a working mom is HARD. There’s so many layers to this, not just one or two, so I have been thinking all summer about how I was going to work in this topic. It's hard being a mom, it's hard being a working mom and it's even harder if you’re relying on your husband to make it all work. So let’s talk about making the relationship easier between you, your husband and your business...

Change Your Vocabulary, Boss Lady

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:00:06 GMT

In recent years, the term "mompreneur" has been widely adopted to describe mothers who have launched their own businesses. While the term is endearing and acknowledges the dual roles these women play, it somewhat undermines their professional stature. It's high time we change our vocabulary and give these industrious women the credit they deserve: CEO and Boss. Words hold immense power. They can shape perceptions and impact how people view themselves and their roles. By referring to mothers who run businesses as 'mompreneurs', or your business as a “side hustle” or “hobby” we may inadvertently diminish our professional accomplishments. Remember, the words you choose to describe your business should accurately reflect what you do and how you do it. They should also resonate with your target audience and help to differentiate you from your competitors. Tune in to the podcast to learn about the 8 words I use to uplevel my own business!

Letting Someone Go Sucks

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:00:09 GMT

Let's talk about a topic that doesn't get nearly enough attention in the world of business - letting someone go. We all know it's not easy, stirring up emotions and causing sleepless nights. I've been there, and I want you to know that you're not alone in this sucky part of being a mom in business. In a perfect world, we wouldn't have to let anyone go, and nobody would ever leave. But change is inevitable, and it propels us ALL toward growth, even if it feels scary. When I shared my experience with other female business owners, I realized that many of them were silently struggling with the same dilemma. So, in today's podcast, let's break the silence and learn from each other.

BONUS Becoming a Brand Photographer

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 14:00:08 GMT

When I started Kylee Ann Photography nearly a decade ago, I was shooting everything from weddings to families to births. After years of hustling nights and weekends, I realized I was starting to miss my kid's soccer games and nights with my family. And something had to change. I had TWO options. Cut back and just take great pictures of my kids for fun or transition to shooting brands and work during the day during school hours instead. It was then and there that I committed to being a brand photographer. My business quickly went from nights and weekends, to 10-2 four days a week for a consistent, amazing paychecks monthly...even in the slow season. After I niched into commercial photography: - I filled up my calendar monthly with repeating clients instead of constantly having to market for new business - I made 5 figures every month, even during slow season - I stopped missing soccer games, and kept my work hours within my big kid's school schedules - I made paychecks and was able to shoot products EVEN and ESPECIALLY during a global pandemic I am passionate about teaching photographers how find their niche in Small Brand Photography and become profitable photographers without giving up their lives.

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Instagram Updates and How to Optimize them with I Am Michelle Gifford

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:30:00 GMT

It was about a year ago when Instagram released Reels to compete with TikTok, and then in the spring, Instagram said they are no longer a photo sharing app. Instagram is constantly changing and its made it so hard for creators like you and me to feel seen. I've had so many requests to do an episode on the Instagram updates and how to optimize them because its BEYOND confusing. So today we have an overdue guest on the podcast, @IAmMIchelleGifford, to help us navigate all the changes, how to do Reels and all that's good about Reels. So Michelle is going to simply walk us through it and make Reels feel doable. You don't have to dance or point and that's totally fine. You can figure out your own strategy of how to use Reels. To put it bluntly, if you want to maximize the Instagram updates, USE REELS! You have so much capacity to grow with Reels, find out how with Michelle's 5 Hot Tips for rocking the Instagram updates. Sign up for Michelle's Rock the Reels Challenge, text 'Instagram' to 951-309-7885. It's a 5-day challenge where Michelle gives you videos of how to do videos and everyday a new idea of a reel to create. FIND MICHELLE HERE: instagram.com/iammichellegifford iammichellegifford.com iammichellegifford.com/category/podcast

Finding a Balanced Summer Schedule

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:00:19 GMT

I LOVE SUMMMMMERR! And for that reason. I condense my summer work hours as MUCH as possible. I spent a lot of summers working a nights and weekend job which meant I missed out or came late to A LOT of family stuff. I dont want to do that anymore. I work REALLY hard a few days a week, so I can play play play the rest of the week. I want to be able to say yes to spontaneous playdates, sunny days at the pool, camping trips and any or all family time. What summer looks like for me: No podcasts I love you guys SO much. But I know you are busy mom bosses too. Limited 1:1 coaching Coaching fires my up like nothing else. But its also very time consuming. I decided to take half of what I normally do this summer and its been perfect. Delegating This summer I am delegating deep cleaning, laundry folding, lawn mowing, 70% of photography sessions, No jobs on weekends (Friday-Sunday when I can control it) and only 1 night a week MAX. I am limiting my schedule SOOO much. I know I will lose clients. But summer nights with my family mean so much to me! Packing 1-2 days a week with work I work HARD. Turnaround things fast. Pack my days. Sometimes I don’t even eat until my work day is over because I have sooo much to pound out. I like to work Monday and Wednesday. Goal: get out of the house every single day, and every single night. Hi, I’m Kylee and I’m a business coach for women! I specialize in helping women make money while still balancing their families. Learn more about my courses and coaching options at kyleeann.com/education

Creating a Vision Board for your Dreams with Talesha Kim

Kylee Ann Maughan — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 14:00:48 GMT

Talesha Kim a mom boss, healer and educator passionately creating a life of presence. She educates on emotional healing, help women navigate their burdens, and enjoy crazy adventures with her family.Talesha works with women in business to be able to transform their lives by helping them to reveal their inner being free, their limiting beliefs and experience radical joy in their home and business. In working with women in business she sees first hand what type of things hold women back.One of the biggest things she sees is that women don't always have a clear vision and a direction for themselves. So we dream too small Women reduce themselves to limits on how much they can grow. And they keep that vision in that small bubble. In reality whatever your mind wants to create, you can do it. You just have to have the right resources, people and time to make that happen. Vision boards and affirmations literally have changed not only her life, but her whole business. They are so much more than just like gluing something to your wall. You actively have to use it and actively have to engage with it on multiple levels. Listen to this episode to learn how to set up your vision board and how to use it to dream bigger. FIND TALESHA HERE: Instagram.com/taleshakim https://taleshakim.com

Money Mindset

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:29:59 GMT

Money money money. Let’s talk about money. For some reason it’s a hard and uncomfortable topic. For a lot of people, its a source of stress and fear. It can be limiting. But what if we look at it as a tool we can use to solve problems and live abundantly. A lot of people think women especially moms can’t make money with a side hustle or a small business. I'm here to say the exact opposite because I not only made the exact amount the studio cost me JUST in studio sessions in 2020 and brought in added revenue to support my family. The first key to making money in your business is to shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance. Instead of thinking you’ll never have enough (clients, money, time) or be enough, we have to believe whatever we dream of we can achieve. Truly believing you have more than you need to reach your goals. Today we're talking how to shift our mindsets to view money as a positive rather than a negative.

Make A Money Plan

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:00:08 GMT

So here is my unpopular opinion: budgets are not the best. I mean, they’re not entirely bad. They’re just not my favorite. And here’s why: budgets just feel restricting. When you look at a budget there’s guilt, shame, frustration and desperation. And all those feelings just lead to a bad relationship with money. So today, I want you to change your mindset and consider using a money plan instead of a budget to reach your life goals. And right now you’re probably thinking, “But Kylee! Budgeting is the silver bullet of personal finances, you can’t just throw it out the window! And what the heck is a money plan anyway?” A money plan is just about making extra income to reach your goals, rather than penny pinching and saving up with the leftover money you have in your budget. With a money plan, there’s empowerment, excitement, hope, action, and inspiration. Good feelings around money. If I budgeted for a $4000 hot tub, it would take me $333 a month for a year BUT if I used a money plan, I could figure out what else I can offer or do to increase my monthly income, I can do it in less than 4 weeks. Going after income goals is MUCH more fulfilling than penny pinching to reach your dream life. I break it all down in today's episode!

Getting Ahead Of Summer Schedules

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 09 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT

I cannot believe that it’s almost time to plan summer! Oh my gosh! It came so fast! Summer is so fun for me. It’s so fun to be outside with my kids and do fun things. Not everybody is in a place where they can take as much time off. I definitely work a ton in the spring and fall in order to make this happen, and I also has a team that works and runs through the summer. If summer is your busy season, you can still do the exact same things. Start by time blocking your summer, and then fill in the rest. No matter what, whether you're so busy or more laid back, you need to be blocking your time. The cool thing about owning a business is the control that I have of my schedule. In the summer, when my kids are home, I really do slow down a lot. I want to share how I do that! Make sure you tune in!

How to Keep Going When You are Discouraged

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:00:28 GMT

“I’m feeling unmotivated.” “I’m feeling discouraged.” “I’m doing the same old thing and I’m bored of it.” We’ve all been there before, and It's okay to be there. It’s okay to be in a rut. I have been in business for 10 years and I find myself in a rut almost every month! We let the expectations of others, and ourselves, drive us further down an unmotivated hole. A lot of us here are women, and us women tend to put all of our emotion and energy into what we do. We feel that, maybe because we quit our jobs to focus on our business or told everyone we have a big project on the way or have our husbands and family working so hard to support our dreams that we have to keep going and cannot stop. Even when we’ve lost our spark. It's not normal to feel super motivated, high energy 100% of the time. Let’s normalize that. We have ups and downs, ebbs and flows, and we can plan our work around those ebbs and flows. Everyone goes through phases of unmotivation. The key is to not stay there. In today's episode, we're talking about four things you can do to get yourself out of a rut.

The Best Way to Market on a Budget

Kylee Ann Maughan — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:30:08 GMT

I am all about marketing organically. It doesn’t cost you money (it just costs time), it lets you focus on connections rather than the numbers and I find that it gives me more joy in running my business. I’ve done a few episodes on marketing and on growing organically on Instagram, but today’s episode is all about marketing on a budget. I’m going to share with you the best way to market during a slow season, during a busy season, when you’re just starting or when you’ve been in business for 20 years. These techniques never go out of style! They don’t change with a pandemic. They don’t change with what platform using. They don’t change with shifts in social media algorithms or with a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. Marketing your business on a budget comes down to three words: Consistency. Authenticity. Believe. We really like to overthink marketing and we have it in our minds that we need complex strategies and expensive tools. But that's it! The magic formula to success. Marketing is just educating people, connecting your services to their needs. Don’t overthink it.

It's Time for a Fall Reset

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:00:15 GMT

We’re back!! Bringing back this podcast is what I was looking forward to the most this summer. I’m so excited to connect with you again, thank you for your comments and likes because that helps me to be in-tune with where YOU are and what YOU need. So scroll down at the bottom of the page and leave a review about what you think about the podcast or the episode! For this first episode, I want to talk about resetting. Because summer is crazy and chaotic. Our summer was camping trips, to family coming to town, to more camping trips, to holidays, to more family. And now that my kids are settled into school, I feel like I need to run run run to get caught up on all the things I haven’t been doing for my business. I know a lot of you are feeling the same way - running around in all this chaos. First of all, moms. You are rockstars. There is a lot of weight both physical and emotional on moms over summer and back to school. It can be a heavy load. THERE IS SO MUCH TO THINK ABOUT. Second, we cannot keep running. Today we're talking about taking a big RESET before moving on to the next thing. I use this in between vacations, new seasons, between big conversations, big work weeks. It's important to know how to RESET and RELEASE so you’re not carrying heavy, frazzled energy from one thing to another.

Starting a Business from Day One

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:00:02 GMT

: I have a lot of friends starting business right now and with that, I’ve been seeing a lot of patterns that are kind of sabotaging their businesses. Now I’ve been doing the whole business thing for 10 years and I have watched other businesses come and go for a good while. So I feel like I have a good sense of how to start your business off right and how to NOT start your business off right. I know you never asked, but here are my tips for starting a business from day one! From giving yourself grace, pushing through all the feelings to quit and communicating with clients. Which tip did you like? Make sure to subscribe for more business tips!

What is Your Energy Telling You?

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:00:17 GMT

“Stop doing the things that don’t fulfill you.” I saw this quote on Facebook and knew I had to talk about it on the podcast. Because this is something BIG that I learned after years of being a business owner and a mom, and because when you learn something good you want to share it with others! You don’t have to feel stuck. You can start doing the things that fulfill you. I have to listen to my energy when I’m in a burnout or going through a rut, feeling drained and feeling like I don’t want to go to work because there’s a specific project or client that just isn’t fulfilling me and I just don’t want to do it. It's bringing my energy level down and as soon as I cut out that piece of work that’s pulling me back, I’m productive and excited to work. So what is your energy telling you? I talk about some of my own life examples in the podcast to get you thinking, but I want you to think right now: what are some things you’re doing only because others are doing it? Then pay attention to your energy levels: what makes you feel drained, burnt out or feel like you don’t want to work anymore? Pay attention to your energy and do the things that make you feel excited or alive. Try to fill your time with things that are closer to your purpose and let go of things that are draining you. Until I learned how to say no and let go of draining things, I was not aligned in my purpose or what I really wanted to do. You don’t have to feel stuck and we can work through good solutions. Your energy will be restored and you will find your purpose.

Knowing Who You are can Help You be Confident in Yourself

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 13:30:04 GMT

As I have been coaching women the past few years, I have learned CONFIDENCE is a key piece in a successful business. And it is often a big struggle for us women. Did you know the more you know about who you are, the more confident you become? When you know why you do what you do you question why you’re not like others less! Learning about yourself is kinda magical. It is a HUGE mind shift when we do things in alignment with who we are rather than what people want us to do! There are a million ways to do everything. Motherhood. Business. Work. Laundry. Etc. But there aren’t so many ways to do everything that matches YOUR personality. Your core desires. Your core fears. When we lean into what’s best for us by KNOWING what’s best for us, we can make decisions that feel good. Instead of being shamed, guilted or peer-pressured into what we do. That’s where Enneagrams come in…again! I know there’s SO many different personality tests but I have come to love enneagrams. The enneagram test helps you understand your core desires, fears and the essence of who you are. Its not just a personality box. There are so many moving parts (wings, lines, growth, stress, subtypes, etc) I see it all the time, moms are trying to fit into a box but they don’t fit into a box because they’re a circle! Knowing your enneagram will help you understand yourself and others better. It really helps strengthen ALL relationships.

Every Business Needs...

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:00:08 GMT

SHOW NOTES: 1 - a target market 2 - a problem to solve 3 - a solution 4 - an easy funnel to guide client from problems to solutions Guys, these things are so overlooked! Finding these things for your business is your goal and what you need to work on for 2022. I break it all down today and provide examples of how I've done it in my 10 years of being in business. You are focusing too much time on whose not joining you and who didn’t buy from you, and not enough time focusing on who you want buying from you. We go through phases in our business where we feel like everybody needs to hire us, but that is not our goal. Remember, remember, remember. When we are focused on our target market and what we're offering, we’re less offended when somebody goes elsewhere because we know they are not our target audience. When we focus on attracting people who fit our product and brand, we’re going to be TONS more confident in our business. If you don’t have any of these things and it seems like a lot, I promise it's simple. If you have done this, go through it again. Then stay tuned for next week where we talk about email building!

Making Friends as an Adult

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:30:04 GMT

You asked and I answered! How do you make adult female friends? I know it may seem silly. But I KNOW it’s something everyone has struggled with at some point. Maybe it’s when you moved to a new neighborhood or maybe it happened when you entered a new phase of adulthood and didn’t relate with your group of friends anymore. Or maybe it’s when you started the SAHM gig. It may feel weird to be a 30 year old woman trying to make friends, and even asking for help on how to do it, but it’s okay! You’re in a different phase of life and you don’t have opportunities like you did before. You always had good friendships when you were younger because you were always around other people. Going to class, going to all the football games, staying out late on weekends to get pizza. Opportunities were everywhere to make all the friends. Right now it may feel impossible or hard to find a good group of friends, and again, that’s pretty normal. I promise the way you’re feeling is the way a lot of other women are feeling too. So it really isn’t that silly to talk about it. Reality is, the ball is in your court. You can’t wait for someone to invite you to things or ask if you want to be their friend. This may be a tough pill to swallow, but YOU have to make the first move if you want friends! For years I struggled with finding a good group of adult friends, and I’m here sharing all the things I learned about making adult friends…

Running a Business as a Anxious Momma

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:00:01 GMT

It is a big month over here at Kylee Ann Coaching - the first round of group marketing is going on right now, also getting ready to launch the May Marketing Challenge, doing family sessions and brand shoots back to back in the studio, and gearing up for another content day! Everything is insane over here! I usually love to have the business moving and so many things happening, but this past month it’s just contributed to a lot of anxiety. It was just been the perfect storm of things pumping panic into my life, from business things, to buying a new house, to bills and taxes, and everything else going on in the world. But even though I was in the most debilitating anxiety I’ve had in a really long time, I was able to hit my business and income goals for the month of March and I want you to know that you can too! So today I lay out some things I did to help me push through my anxiety and thrive in my business. Because you have to have to have to take care of your mental health and be doing all the mindset things as a business owner. If you don't, you either aren't moving forward in your business or aren't fully present to appreciate your business' progress!

A Look Into My Social Media Strategy

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Let’s talk a little bit about social media on today’s podcast! I wanted to share a short episode with all of you about what I’m doing to keep up with all of the things! In 2023, and the end of 2022, I became the full-time social media manager for my accounts! I have 4 accounts: @kyleeanncoaching, @kyleeanncommercial, @kyleeannstudios, and my rental account, @bearlake.vacation. Make sure you tune in to get a behind the scenes look at my strategies, my schedule, and to see what tools I’m utilizing! If you want more information on my FREE Weeklong Content Plan, as well as my other courses and challenges, click the link below! FREE Weeklong Content Plan: https://kyleeanncoaching.com/freebie Commercial Photography: https://www.instagram.com/kyleeanncommercial/ Becoming A Brand Photographer Course: https://kyleeannphotography.com/brand-photography-course Kylee Ann Studios Photography: https://www.instagram.com/kyleeannstudios/ Bear Lake Rental Property: https://www.instagram.com/bearlake.vacation/

Getting Cold With Jess Brown

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:00:20 GMT

I’m so excited, because on today’s podcast, we have a guest – it’s been a while, and I’ve been saving one of my favorite people for this interview! Jess Brown! Jess is all-around an amazing human. She’s very positive and teaches a lot about women empowerment. She helps you feel good about yourself and in your skin. I loved chatting with Jess about how her wellness business has evolved the last several years, but what I was most excited to talk to Jess about was her COLD PLUNGING! Cold plunging is the ultimate slow-down, and the ultimate breath control – it’s the perfect exercise in giving your body something completely out of your control and then calming yourself down. It helps your nervous system learn the basic skills of regulating. Tune in to today’s episode to hear more about Jess’ cold plunge journey, the benefits she’s seen, and to feel totally inspired to help yourself be more aligned! FIND JESS HERE: https://www.instagram.com/jessbrown.wellness/ https://www.birthfitlogan.com/

Eight Ways to Improve Marketing Right Away

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 10 May 2022 12:00:03 GMT

Let’s talk about Instagram Stories. As I’ve been planning for the May Marketing Challenge, I’ve realized people aren’t making the most out of Stories. I haven’t talked about it EVER which is really shocking because it’s an underutilized tool and you can even consider it as the secret weapon in your marketing strategy. Maybe you’re using Stories here and there, maybe you’re not using them all, or maybe you’re using them but not to their full potential. Guys. There is so much to gain from using Stories. So I decided I needed to have an episode about all the different ways you can use Stories. Stories are just one way to use Instagram. There’s also Reels and carousel posts and image posts and static posts. Man, putting all that out there just made me realize that there is so much going on Instagram right now! So I sympathize with you if you feel overwhelmed and not in the mood to learn another Instagram strategy. But the good news about Stories, and what I’m going to talk about today, is that you don't have to create new content just for Stories. You’re just tapping, talking, and typing. And it’s going to improve your marketing right away! I hope it gives you more excitement about using Instagram and some fresh ideas to try this week!

A Gratitude Challenge That Could Change Everything

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:00:05 GMT

Happy November! With Thanksgiving around the corner, there’s a lot of talk about gratitude! However, gratitude is NOT just a November thing. I talk about gratitude a lot on my podcast and in my education courses because its literally life changing. Gratitude is one of the FIRST things I teach in my coaching program for a reason! Through the hardest month of my entire life, gratitude kept me going. Gratitude allowed me to see that God was still with me. Gratitude gave me perspective that even though I was consumed in grief and overwhelm, there was still so much joy. Instead of feeling hopeless and living in the victimhood downward spiral, I could see there was good and hope. Listen to today’s podcast for an incredible and important exercise in gratitude, then join in on our NOVEMBER GRATITUDE CHALLENGE!

The Recession Episode That Won't Make You Puke

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:00:14 GMT

Today, we’re going to talk about something I really don’t want to talk about. However, I feel like the time has come that we need to talk about the big “R” word… Recession! I’m hearing a lot of chatter about the economy, a recession, inflation, etc. Honestly, I am a bit out of touch with the details – if you want to know the trends and what’s coming, this is not the podcast for that. What I do know about is MINDSET. When I hear “Recession,” I feel fear. I feel worried. I feel unsafe. My family was hit hard by the last recession, and all I know is, I don’t want that to happen. At the same time, I can’t control what happens. There’s so much information out there, but the reality is, we don’t know what’s actually going to happen. In today’s podcast, we’re going to discuss how to prepare for the recession. This has very little to do with money, but rather about MINDSET. Make sure you tune in!

Let's Hit Those Money Goals!

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:00:08 GMT

It’s time to set a MONEY GOAL! I think money is a weird thing for people. It makes people uncomfortable – uncomfortable to share. But, money pushes you through that discomfort and through some of the things that are holding you back. This is why I like making money goals. When you set a money goal, a lot of the time it brings up emotional or other heavy things that are stopping you from experiencing success. You need to work through these things! In today’s podcast, I walk you through how to set a big money goal for 2023! I share with you all the key to accomplishing that money goal – don’t miss it!

Getting My Mojo Back

Kylee Ann Maughan — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT

A couple weeks ago, we talked about motivation vs. discipline – this is part 2 of that episode. Before I get into trying to find that creative inspiration again, I want to reiterate that sometimes (actually, most the time) we’re not going to feel motivated. This means we need to really work on being disciplined first – that way we can do what needs to be done instead of waiting around to feel inspired or feel creative. We must get in the habit of being disciplined. BUT, a lot of people asked the questions: “How do you get creative?” “How do you find inspiration?” “How do you get motivated and excited?” If your needs are getting taken care of, if you’re on a good schedule, and if you’re doing the things you need to be doing for your business, I think it is important to figure out how you can get that creative flow back into your life. I have some examples of what works for me, but I want you to think about the following statement: “The last time I felt motivated, I did ________.” What did you do? Where were you? Everyone has their own way of feeling creative – that’s important to note – no 2 people are going to be the same! Tune into the podcast today to hear some of the ways that I feel motivated, inspired, and creative. Then, do the things you need to do to find inspiration and motivation – no matter what those things are. It’s there, and it will come, we just aren’t always listening.