Best Vanessa Shaw The Business Growth Academy Podcasts (2025)

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The Biggest Money Mistake Holding Back Your Law Firm Profits 12:40

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JOIN The Legal Collective where Women Attorneys raise the bar https://businessgrowthacademy.com/legalcollective/ In this episode, we’ll talk about what you might be overlooking in your law firm when it comes to money. I’ll also share practical steps to help you set a clear goal for your collections. Money touches every part of your firm, and it can…

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From Lawyer to CEO: How to Lead Your Law Firm 3:40

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JOIN The Legal Collective where Women Attorneys raise the bar https://businessgrowthacademy.com/legalcollective/ In this short episode, we will dive into what it really takes to shift from being a practicing attorney to CEO. Do you know your numbers? Do you have the right team? Law school doesn’t teach the business side, and being a great lawyer is…

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The 3 Traps Holding Law Firms Back 5:08

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JOIN The Legal Collective where Women Attorneys raise the bar https://businessgrowthacademy.com/legalcollective/ Hey superstars! In this quick episode, I share the top 3 reasons law firms struggle to grow and how to fix them. Whether you’re the bottleneck in your own practice, missing solid financial systems, or hesitant to hire the right team, the…

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Stop Defending Your Limitations 13:25

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JOIN The Legal Collective where Women Attorneys raise the bar https://businessgrowthacademy.com/legalcollective/ Hey superstars! In this episode, we’re diving into mindset and exploring where you might be limiting yourself and where your true potential lies. If you’re using language that keeps you small, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, in tennis…

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Hitting the Ceiling of Complexity? How to Break Through Business Bottlenecks and Scale Smarter 17:26

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JOIN The Legal Collective where Women Attorneys raise the bar https://businessgrowthacademy.com/legalcollective/ In today’s episode, we’re talking about something you might be noticing in your firm right now: hitting the ceiling of complexity. We’ll walk through what it looks like, how to recognize it, and the opportunity it actually brings. You’ll…

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From Overwhelm to Empowered: Practical Stress-Management Tools for Women in Business 31:22

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JOIN The Legal Collective where Women Attorneys raise the bar https://businessgrowthacademy.com/legalcollective/ Hey superstar! In this episode, we take an honest look at stress and what it means for women business owners. I’ll share practical tools you can start using right away, unpack what stress really is, and show you how to recognize the earl…

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From Legal Tolerations to Real Transformation Women Lawyers Are Done Wasting Time and Ready to Scale 1:08:47

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JOIN The Legal Collective where Women Attorneys raise the bar https://businessgrowthacademy.com/legalcollective/ In this episode, Juliet Peters, Founder of Framework Legal, joins us to talk about tolerations and transformations. She gets real about when lawyers need to stop wasting time and start scaling. Juliet shares her journey into business, ho…

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Set Goals Like a CEO: The Secret Power of Expectation 11:01

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JOIN The Legal Collective where Women Attorneys raise the bar https://businessgrowthacademy.com/legalcollective/ In this episode, we’re diving into a missing link in goal setting that can be a total game-changer for growing your law firm: the power of expectation. I’m traveling this summer and wanted to level up our trips while also testing what it…

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From Frazzled to Focused: How Women-Led Law Firms Can Delegate Like a CEO 50:38

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JOIN The Legal Collective where Women Attorneys raise the bar https://businessgrowthacademy.com/legalcollective/ Hey, superstars! In this episode, I’m having a conversation with Laura Licursi, founder of Elite Virtual Assistants, for a conversation on how women-owned law firms can leverage delegation like a CEO. Laura shares how entrepreneurs often…

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The Hidden Cost of Flat Fees: What Most Women-Owned Law Firms Get Wrong 8:04

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JOIN The Legal Collective where Women Attorneys raise the bar https://businessgrowthacademy.com/legalcollective/ In this episode, we’re talking about fees. Specifically, the hidden cost of flat fees, their limitations, and how women-owned law firms can shift away from them. Flat fees could be harming you. Take a real look at your scope of work and …

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From Zero to $70K Months: How A Lawyer Built a Boutique Firm with Heart, Strategy, and Scale 51:08

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JOIN The Legal Collective where Women Attorneys raise the bar https://businessgrowthacademy.com/legalcollective/ In this episode, Lisa Clore joins us to share how she went from 0 to 70k in just a few months by leading her law firm with heart, strategy, and scale. She talks about building a high-tech firm that truly fits her, stepping into her zone …

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Unlock How You Take Action: The Kolbe A Index Every Woman CEO Should Know 16:07

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JOIN The Legal Collective where Women Attorneys raise the bar https://businessgrowthacademy.com/legalcollective/ Are you leading and hiring based on instinct or just guessing? In this episode of our law firm growth mini-series, I’m sharing one of my favorite tools: the Kolbe A Index. It doesn’t measure personality. It reveals how you naturally take…

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Hiring That Works: How to Find, Vet, and Keep Rockstar Team Members 16:34

3M ago16:34

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JOIN The Legal Collective where Women Attorneys raise the bar https://businessgrowthacademy.com/legalcollective/ In this episode, we’re talking about how to take your law firm to the next level by building a team that actually works. Specifically, how to find and keep rockstar team members. You want flexibility. You want freedom. You want to enjoy …

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The Profit Maximizer: What You Really Need to Know 16:31

3M ago16:31

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JOIN The Legal Collective where Women Attorneys raise the bar https://businessgrowthacademy.com/legalcollective/ In this episode of our mini-training series for women in law firms, we will discuss how to scale your business using the profit maximizer. We'll examine the key financial aspects of your business, including revenue, your salary, and how …

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What's Your Secret Dream Fee? 16:11

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JOIN The Legal Collective where Women Attorneys raise the bar https://businessgrowthacademy.com/legalcollective/ In this episode, we’re talking about your dream fee. The amount you really want to charge but maybe haven’t had the confidence to claim just yet. Every time I ask my clients what they charge versus what they secretly wish they could char…

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How Women in Business Attract Champagne Clients and Scale with Ease 14:34

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Join The Legal Collective where Women Attorneys raise the bar https://businessgrowthacademy.com/legalcollective/ In this episode, we're continuing our empowering series for women law firm owners and entrepreneurs—this time, diving into the idea of champagne clients. Let’s be real—clients take up your time, they bring in the money, but if you’re not…

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Clarity in Business: Unpacking the Role of Vision 12:55

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Clarity in Business: Unpacking the Role of Vision Learn How to Remove the 7 Money Blind Spots So That You Can Finally Scale and Build Your Business to 7-Figures and Beyond! In this episode, we continue our special series dedicated to women who own law firms. We will discuss what happens after you make the transition to CEO and how to anchor your vi…

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The CEO Shift-Why Women Lawyers Must Lead-Not Just Practice 12:10

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Get a copy of the 10 Principles of Get Rich Without Being a Bitch. https://businessgrowthacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grwbab-principles-compressed-1.pdf In this episode, we’re starting a series of conversations for women who run their own law firms. Today, we’re talking about the CEO's shift from being a lawyer to becoming a leader. This …

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How to Set and Raise Your Fees with Confidence 13:55

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Learn How to Remove the 7 Money Blind Spots So That You Can Finally Scale and Build Your Business to 7-Figures and Beyond! https://www.vanessashaw.com/ In this episode, we’ll talk about how to charge for your services—what should you really be charging, and when is it time to raise your rates? So many women undercharge and overdeliver. It’s time to…

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Do Beer Clients Have a Place in Your Business? 8:34

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Get a copy of the 10 Principles of Get Rich Without Being a Bitch. https://businessgrowthacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grwbab-principles-compressed-1.pdf In this episode, we’re diving into what you should do with beer clients—can they actually be a positive addition to your business? Serving beer clients depends on your business model, tea…

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The Daily Five: Non-Negotiable Habits for Business Growth 15:03

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Learn How to Remove the 7 Money Blind Spots So That You Can Finally Scale and Build Your Business to 7-Figures and Beyond! https://www.vanessashaw.com/ In this episode, we’re diving into “The Daily Five” from the Business Growth Academy—the 5 non-negotiable daily habits that create a strong foundation for real business growth. Because the steps you…

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How Personal Growth Drives Business Success 12:02

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Learn How to Remove the 7 Money Blind Spots So That You Can Finally Scale and Build Your Business to 7-Figures and Beyond! https://www.vanessashaw.com/ In this episode, we explore the art of achieving your goals by focusing on a powerful truth: your business will grow only as much as you are willing to grow. It begins with just one small step—somet…

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Sales Conversations: Why You’re Not Closing More And What to Do Instead 13:00

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Get a copy of the 10 Principles of Get Rich Without Being a Bitch. https://businessgrowthacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grwbab-principles-compressed-1.pdf In this episode, we’re diving into the shift you need to make to step into true leadership on your sales calls and create a difference in your business. I'll share a recent, heartfelt con…

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Grow Your Business: Trusting Your Team To Help You Scale 10:38

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Get a copy of the 10 Principles of Get Rich Without Being a Bitch. https://businessgrowthacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grwbab-principles-compressed-1.pdf You can’t scale if everything depends on you. So why are you still doing it all alone? In this episode, we’re breaking free from the scarcity mindset that says clients only want me. It’s …

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Breaking the Overwhelm: How Business Women Can Truly Work Smarter, Not Harder 15:39

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Learn How to Remove the 7 Money Blind Spots So That You Can Finally Scale and Build Your Business to 7-Figures and Beyond! https://www.vanessashaw.com/ Are you the bottleneck in your business, holding back your revenue and growth? In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to “work smarter, not harder.” How do you actually make it happ…

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Lost in the Hustle? How to Lead with Clarity and Purpose Through the Power of Vision 17:13

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Get a copy of the 10 Principles of Get Rich Without Being a Bitch. https://businessgrowthacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grwbab-principles-compressed-1.pdf Are you so caught up in the daily grind that you’ve lost sight of the bigger picture? In this episode, we’re getting real about one of the most critical yet overlooked aspects of business…

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Master the 3 E’s to Grow Your Business 9:54

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Get a copy of the 10 Principles of Get Rich Without Being a Bitch. https://businessgrowthacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grwbab-principles-compressed-1.pdf Hey, superstars! In today’s episode, I’ll guide you through the 3 E’s you need to master to take your business to the next level. A simple exercise you can do as you map out your calendar…

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Do the Hard Work Now, Reap the Rewards Later 13:17

7M ago13:17

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Learn How to Remove the 7 Money Blind Spots So That You Can Finally Scale and Build Your Business to 7-Figures and Beyond! https://www.vanessashaw.com/ In this episode, we’ll explore the concept of choosing your version of hard—do you face the challenges now for an easier path later? Postponing difficult decisions may feel good in the moment, but i…

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What Are You Measuring in Your Business 10:56

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Get a copy of the 10 Principles of Get Rich Without Being a Bitch. https://businessgrowthacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grwbab-principles-compressed-1.pdf Hey, superstars! In this episode, we’ll break down the critical things every entrepreneur should measure in business that indicates getting ahead and making progress. I’ll share the inspi…

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Spot Gaps With A Marketing Audit 15:29

8M ago15:29

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Learn How to Remove the 7 Money Blind Spots So That You Can Finally Scale and Build Your Business to 7-Figures and Beyond! https://www.vanessashaw.com/ Hey, superstars! Where does your marketing need a refresh? Does your content feel dull or disconnected? In today’s episode, I’ll guide you through key steps for conducting a marketing audit to help …

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Navigating The Messy Middle Of Growing Your Business 15:44

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Get a copy of the 10 Principles of Get Rich Without Being a Bitch. https://businessgrowthacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grwbab-principles-compressed-1.pdf Hey, superstars! Feeling stuck in your business journey? In this episode, we’re diving into the challenges of navigating the messy middle of growing your business. I’ll help you identify …

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Avoid These Hiring Mistakes And Set Your New Hires Up for Success 21:28

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Learn How to Remove the 7 Money Blind Spots So That You Can Finally Scale and Build Your Business to 7-Figures and Beyond! https://www.vanessashaw.com/ What’s the next big step for your business? In this episode, I will dive into some of the mistakes women business owners make when hiring and interviewing and how they can set their new hires for su…

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Proven Strategies to Attract Champagne Clients 15:13

8M ago15:13

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Learn How to Remove the 7 Money Blind Spots So That You Can Finally Scale and Build Your Business to 7-Figures and Beyond! https://www.vanessashaw.com/ Hey, superstars! In today’s episode, I’ll share my favorite, proven strategies for getting in front of champagne clients. If you know me, you know I’m all about proactively growing your business. Wh…

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Raising Your Rates: How to Counter-Offer 9:58

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Get a copy of the 10 Principles of Get Rich Without Being a Bitch. https://businessgrowthacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grwbab-principles-compressed-1.pdf Hey, superstars! In this episode, we will unpack a juicy topic — how to confidently raise your rates and craft irresistible counter-offers to attract high-value “champagne clients” who tr…

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Offers And The Power Of Silence 11:08

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Learn How to Remove the 7 Money Blind Spots So That You Can Finally Scale and Build Your Business to 7-Figures and Beyond! https://www.vanessashaw.com/ In this episode, we will unpack a game-changer in elevating your offers — the power of silence. Sales conversations can feel awkward and nerve-wracking, especially because traditional methods focus …

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The Key Metric You Should Be Tracking in Your Business 11:06

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Get a copy of the 10 Principles of Get Rich Without Being a Bitch. https://businessgrowthacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grwbab-principles-compressed-1.pdf Are you ready to take a proactive approach to growing your business? In today’s episode, I’ll share the #1 metric you need to boost your revenue: tracking the number of offers you make. O…

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Coaches vs. Mentors: Identifying the Right Support for Your Business Growth 12:12

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Learn How to Remove the 7 Money Blind Spots So That You Can Finally Scale and Build Your Business to 7-Figures and Beyond! https://www.vanessashaw.com/ Are you stuck, or just not seeing results? Maybe it's not you—maybe it's your coach. In this episode, we will explore the difference between a coach and a mentor — and help you determine what kind o…

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Crafting A Compelling Vision For Your Business 22:50

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Get a copy of the 10 Principles of Get Rich Without Being a Bitch. https://businessgrowthacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grwbab-principles-compressed-1.pdf Today, let's explore a key leadership requirement for business owners: crafting a compelling vision. A lack of clear vision can leave us susceptible to burnout, but it's equally important…

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Playing To Win Versus Playing Not To Lose 18:32

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Get a copy of the 10 Principles of Get Rich Without Being a Bitch. https://businessgrowthacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grwbab-principles-compressed-1.pdf In business, are you playing to win or playing not to lose? I draw inspiration from my love of tennis to reflect on how I show up in business. Often, it's easier to recognize our patterns…

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No More Excuses: Taking Control of Your Time 17:46

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Get a copy of the 10 Principles of Get Rich Without Being a Bitch. https://businessgrowthacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grwbab-principles-compressed-1.pdf In this episode, we’re addressing the #1 excuse that keeps people from moving forward: time. Do you often find yourself saying, “I’m too busy” or “I don’t have time to pursue my dreams”? …

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Getting A Coach: When Are You Ready? 12:49

11M ago12:49

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Learn How to Remove the 7 Money Blind Spots So That You Can Finally Scale and Build Your Business to 7-Figures and Beyond! https://www.vanessashaw.com/ Hey, superstars! Today, let's get honest: Are you coachable? In this episode, we answer a listener's question: "How do you know when you're ready for a coach, and what do we look for in coaching cli…

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Navigating Relationships As A High-Earning Woman 18:53

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Get a copy of the 10 Principles of Get Rich Without Being a Bitch. https://businessgrowthacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grwbab-principles-compressed-1.pdf Hey, superstars! In this episode, we're diving into how financial success can shift power dynamics and relationships with our partners, especially as we begin to earn more. Money can be a…

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Healing Your Relationship With Money 18:00

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Learn How to Remove the 7 Money Blind Spots So That You Can Finally Scale and Build Your Business to 7-Figures and Beyond! https://www.vanessashaw.com/ In this episode, we'll dive into our emotional connection to finances, focusing on healing our relationship with money. Money influences many aspects of both life and business. It can trigger stress…

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Raising Your Rates: How And When To Do It 19:25

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Learn How to Remove the 7 Money Blind Spots So That You Can Finally Scale and Build Your Business to 7-Figures and Beyond! https://www.vanessashaw.com/ Hey, superstars! In this episode, I'll answer a listener's question—probably the top question from clients and women: "When do I know how to raise my prices, and how do I overcome my hesitation? Als…

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Finding Your Zone Of Genius For Your Business 11:44

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Learn How to Remove the 7 Money Blind Spots So That You Can Finally Scale and Build Your Business to 7-Figures and Beyond! https://www.vanessashaw.com/ Hey superstars! In this episode, we'll dive into Gay Hendricks’ concept, the zone of genius, what it means, and how it can elevate your business. Your zone of genius is the set of activities that on…

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What If I'm Being A Bitch And How To Fix It 17:57

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Get a copy of the 10 Principles of Get Rich Without Being a Bitch. https://businessgrowthacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grwbab-principles-compressed-1.pdf Hey, superstars! In this episode, we'll answer a listener's question: “How do I know that I’m being a bitch, and how do I fix it? And how do I keep things running when I’m starting to fee…

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How to Maximize Your CEO Time 16:02

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Learn How to Remove the 7 Money Blind Spots So That You Can Finally Scale and Build Your Business to 7-Figures and Beyond! https://www.vanessashaw.com/ Hey, superstars! In this episode, we’ll explore a common topic in our community: CEO Time. Many of us get so caught up in day-to-day operations that we neglect this crucial period. In fact, you can …

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Get The Support You Need To Get Ahead 23:04

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Learn How to Remove the 7 Money Blind Spots So That You Can Finally Scale and Build Your Business to 7-Figures and Beyond! https://www.vanessashaw.com/ Hey, superstars! In this episode, let’s unpack a topic that I see women hold themselves back from doing, which is getting the support they need. Early on in my business, I realized that I don’t have…

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Champagne Clients: Who Are They And Where To Find Them 18:47

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Get a copy of the 10 Principles of Get Rich Without Being a Bitch. https://businessgrowthacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grwbab-principles-compressed-1.pdf Hey, superstars! In this episode, we’llabout principle #6 on how to get rich without being a bitch: Champagne clients. Champagne clients aren’t beginners. They recognize the value of your…

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The People You Tolerate Are Holding You Back 16:59

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Get a FREE copy of “The Million Dollar Question: The Entrepreneur’s Strategic Guide to Earn More Money, Make a Bigger Impact, and Enjoy Greater Freedom.” https://businessgrowthacademy.com/book/ In this episode, we will talk about how people you tolerate are holding you back. One core concept I always talk about is: You won’t get what you want in li…