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Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business

Monica Allen

Dive into entrepreneurship with Monica Allen, an entrepreneur with over 23 years of business ownership. This podcast is for you if you desire to start your own business & defy the odds of failure or you are less than 5 years into your business & desire to grow your revenue and profit. Learn from diverse entrepreneurs and experts about marketing, team dynamics, finances, social media, and more. Entrepreneurship might feel isolating at times, but with this podcast by your side, you'll never walk alone. Elevate your business game and master your entrepreneurial life and truly become a BOSS.

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  • 22 episodes
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  • English
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  • #296
    March 27 · 16 min

    296 - What You’re Missing If You Don’t Have This One System

    What if the real reason your business isn’t growing has nothing to do with your product but everything to do with how you manage relationships? In this episode, Monica Allen shares a behind-the-scenes look at a major shift in her business: migrating over 90,000 contacts to a new CRM system and the powerful lessons that come with it. She challenges business owners to rethink how they connect with customers and why consistency matters more than ever. This isn’t about tech. It’s about building lasting relationships that drive real growth. If you’ve been relying on memory, social media, or scattered systems, this conversation will change how you operate. Episode Quote: It is not your customer's job to remember you. It is your obligation and responsibility to make sure they don’t have the chance to forget you. ~Patricia Fripp What you will learn in this episode How to build stronger customer relationships at scale How to stay consistent so your audience doesn’t forget you How to capture and organize leads the right way How to follow up effectively without extra effort How to stop leaving money on the table in your business How to create a clear customer journey that converts Episode Sponsor - Zeus' Closet Business Packages Use BOSS20 to save 20% off business packages Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own Boss Sign Up for the ⁠Level Up Living Newsletter⁠ ⁠KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM⁠ ⁠⁠Monica's FREE ebook⁠⁠: 11 Essential Secrets for Small Business Success Get your⁠ ⁠Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠⁠

  • #295
    March 20 · 9 min

    295 - What Happens When You Lose your Customer’s Trust?

    In this episode, Monica challenges business owners to think beyond short-term reactions and consider the long-term impact of their brand decisions. She shares a powerful perspective on the difference between a boycott and a breakup and why that distinction matters more than many entrepreneurs realize. Through real-world examples and personal experiences, she highlights how quickly customer relationships can shift when values feel misaligned or inconsistent. This episode encourages entrepreneurs to focus on authenticity, consistency, and customer trust. It reminds listeners that while taking a stand can be impactful, it also comes with responsibility. Because in business, trust isn’t just built...it must be maintained. Episode Quote: If people believe they share values with a company, they will stay loyal to the brand. Howard Schultz What you will learn in this episode How to recognize the difference between a temporary customer reaction and a permanent loss How to build long-term trust through consistency in your brand values How to evaluate whether your business messaging aligns with your audience How to maintain authenticity when supporting causes or making public statements How to strengthen customer relationships by focusing on service first Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own Boss Sign Up for the ⁠Level Up Living Newsletter⁠ ⁠KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM⁠ ⁠⁠Monica's FREE ebook⁠⁠: 11 Essential Secrets for Small Business Success Get your⁠ ⁠Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠⁠

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