In today’s short update episode I’m sharing with you:

• The intention behind the podcast pause (personal and business-wise)
• A peek into how I think through what gets cut when I have to create space in my life
• My plan for resuming & some fun releases to look forward to when we come back!

I so appreciate you being a listener, joining me for this journey, and allowing me the space to be a whole ass human who gets to prioritize their wellbeing, too.

In the meantime, please enjoy any of the 22 episodes that are currently available (if you haven’t already) or come find me on Instagram @sharibalouchi where I’ll continue sharing resources and insights for prioritizing your wellbeing as a business owner. Don’t be shy and feel free to send me a DM to say “hi!”.

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That’s why today we’re exploring rebuilding self-trust and finding the right fit after a negative experience. In true Shari fashion, I’ve synthesized my perspective into a 5-step process you can use if you’re ready to seek support after a disappointing investment.

In this episode, I’m walking you through:

• A framework to assess past experiences, uncover valuable insights, and make grounded decisions for your next hire
• My personal experiences, both positive and negative, in hiring business coaches and mentors
• Specific interview questions to ask your next coach or mentor
• How to spot red flags and green flags during the interview stages
• When to get outside perspective in your decision-making process and what to do if you don’t have a strong support system available to process with
• Overcoming decision paralysis and how to move forward when you’re torn between choosing the right program or coach

Whether you are looking for your next mastermind to join or 1:1 coach to support you as your expand, I hope this episode gives you some helpful tools to navigate your “interview” process so you can benefit from being fully, deeply supported in your business journey.

I would love to hear your thoughts on today’s episode - send me a DM on Instagram with your perspective (it’s actually me in there who will be responding!). I love hearing from you!

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We’re diving into:

• Why addressing objections is an important part of creating sales through your marketing and content
• How to listen to your audience and actually identify their potential objections so you can create content that truly resonates with them (and so you can increase bookings and attract the right people into your programs)
• Practical tools to help you craft content that directly addresses your audience’s concerns, helps you build trust, and reduces conversion time
• Why I recommend focusing on creating *sustainable* sales in your business (and how this connects to emotional and financial safety in business)

After 8+ years of working on launches across so many industries, I’ve learned the POWER of anticipating your people’s needs before they’ve ever vocalized them, and I’m a pro at helping my clients respond to their audience in a way that works for THEM so they can get fully booked.

If you’re wanting to get people off the fence and onto your calendar using a simple, human-centered marketing approach, then hit play!

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This client’s goal was to book out their 1:1 services, and that didn’t happen by the end of our time working together. And I want to break this down for you to provide perspective on what transformation in business actually looks like and to normalize the journey and unravel the myth of overnight success.

I’m taking you behind-the-scenes to talk about:

• How I felt as the coach and how my client felt about them not hitting their goal during our time together
• The ways I used strategy & wellbeing as lenses for pinpointing what this client really NEEDED to get ready for what they wanted to create
• One way I structure my program to integrate learning and growth to help combat the “on to the next” pattern that high-achieving brains love to default into
• The really common but sneaky mental fears that drain business owners who want to grow and expand
• The difference between knowing what your problem is to solve and actually solving it
• How I think about supporting my clients through resistance (and takeaways for my fellow coaches & service providers for how to support your clients effectively)

Most of the industry showcases the “before” and the “after” but I want to show you the “messy” middle and murky in-between stages of transformation to normalize what growth, expansion, and the business growth journey looks like for many entrepreneurs.

I hope this deeply serves you no matter what goal you’re currently working towards and gives you a new perspective to support you in reaching YOUR version of success long-term.

And if you’d like to get my expert perspective on YOUR specific business, I’d love to support you. I’m offering a limited number of FREE 45-minute coaching sessions.

Book yours here: https://sharibalouchi.satoriapp.com/book

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Are you lazy? A procrastinator at heart? Is there a part of you that deep down doesn’t actually *want* this thing after all?⁣

In today’s episode, I’m sharing one of my most popular past livestreams on Instagram where we explore why executing in business can feel really hard (even when it’s something you really want) and how to get through it.

We’ll cover:

• Why you’re probably not actually “lazy” or a “procrastinator” and why you’re probably stuck in inaction
• Perspective shifts to help you reclaim your motivation so you can get shit done
• Practical tips and strategies to help you make your goals more manageable so you can overcome inaction
• How to create momentum and rebuild trust with yourself around saying you’ll get stuff done

⁣It’s time to stop bargaining with yourself that you’ll get stuff done by X date. And then feel really shitty about yourself when none of that translates into actually making things happen. ⁣

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I hope you walk away from this episode with some practical and mindset tools you can use to release some pressure and start taking action from a place of lightness instead!

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But it’s one thing to build an audience. It’s another thing to build an audience of potential clients.

Maybe you’re getting tons of likes on your photos.

People cheering you on but not exactly buying.

If you’re feeling frustrated because your audience seems to really love your work but you aren’t seeing that translate into the clients or customers you desire, today’s episode is for you!

We’ll cover:

• How to make your content resonate more with your ideal client (and whether cute pet pictures have a role!)
• How to use your favorite inspirational quotes to drive sales
• The power of giving the engagement you want to receive—and the valuable insights you’ll gain in return
• Why asking for what you want explicitly is so important to getting what you want
• How to uncover the magic of serving the lurkers and nurturing those who may not engage immediately but hold great potential as “later” clients

If you've been looking for ways to increase sales through your social media content, you won't want to miss this episode!

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In today’s episode we’ll dig into:

• Why I’m adding this series to the podcast and why I’ve been worried about speaking up about these topics in the past (if you don’t care about this context and just want the content + takeaways, skip ahead to 10:00 in the episode!)
• What scaling actually is, why you may want to scale your business, and why it’s not for every business owner - plus a filter question to help you clarify whether or not it’s aligned with your individual values & desires
• My biggest issue with the idea of running a business on autopilot, scaling passively or self-scaling strategies
• The context that will help you make sense of why THE thing that will help you scale fast isn’t ONE thing and yet everyone online is marketing their strategy as THE solution (and not lying)

I hope this spicier-than-usual episode serves you big time and gives you so much permission to look critically at the dominant narratives in our space around scaling along with some more useful filters and perspectives to draw on instead so you can build a business that supports you!

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And data shows us that the mental and emotional strain of holding too many decisions can lead to poor decision-making, avoidance of decisions, and even burnout.

The good news is that decision fatigue is that this is one of the most solvable problems in business, and I'm excited to share some tools and strategies to help you offload some of the weight that comes with making decisions. With these tips, you'll be able to free up some brainspace and energy for the things that really matter!

In this episode, we’ll dive into:

• The most decision-heavy areas in most business where I recommend focusing on so you have the space to grow
• 3 ways to reduce decision overwhelm so you can free up your mental capacity for the things that really matter to you
• Why solving for decision fatigue is such a smart strategy to support you with launching more peacefully
• My favorite way to offload the mental and emotional weight of decisions in my business
• How having a coach can help you manage decision fatigue effectively as the CEO of your business (and why this doesn’t make you codependent but actually hella smart and strategic)

I hope this episode helps normalize why running a business can feel so overwhelming AND supports you with practical hacks for navigating decision fatigue more gracefully so you can grow or scale a business that lights you up, makes great money, and honors your capacity!

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In this episode, I’ll share:

• What it looks like to disagree with your coach — and the actual Voxer messages I exchanged with a client when this came up during our work together so you can see how we navigated this conversation
• The coaching approach we took to repatterning my client’s “fawn” stress response when someone they looked up to gave them advice that didn’t feel aligned
• The most important thing you can do as a coach to help your clients create deep inner transformation and long-lasting results

If you’ve ever struggled with balancing following your own inner guidance with putting other people’s opinions on a pedestal, then this episode is for you! I hope it supports you with finding that perfect balance of honoring yourself as the CEO and expert on your business while opening the door for you to be able to receive and be met with the support you desire.

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Luckily, as a coach I get a front-row seat into what ACTUALLY goes on behind-the-scenes and in the minds of incredible leaders and real humans creating massive growth and lasting success in business, and I want to use this insight to shed some light on one of THE most valuable skills you can cultivate as a CEO to make better decisions in business.

We talk about:

• The feelings that feel very unique to us when we're in it but are actually normal "par for the course" with being in a phase of expansion in business
• Why following our emotions doesn’t always support our desires or create lasting success (and how to actually get what you want in business)
• Why learning to separate your actions from your emotions — while making space for both — is the most valuable skill you could learn as a business owner and leader of your company
• How to separate your feelings from your actions without bypassing your emotions

No matter what big emotions you’re navigating during this season, I hope this episode gives you a new frame to think about it and supports you with holding more of the good stuff alongside the hard as you grow and expand towards the things you want!

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Not sure what’s standing between you and a fully booked business? I got you!

In this episode, I’m sharing a replay from a value-packed livestream where I talk about:

• The difference between sharing information and selling
• Why your goal with selling is not always to get a “yes” (or a sale) and how to handle sales conversations from a place of integrity and service
• How to create a safe and supportive sales environment so you can openly discuss things like doubts and insecurities in the decision-making process (because this both serves your humans and benefits your bottom line)
• What to do if you find yourself having a lot of great discovery calls but are struggling to convert those calls into sales
• How to follow up and stay connected with potential clients

If you want to feel more confident about how to show up in service and with integrity in the sales process so you can attract and convert clients who genuinely want to work with you, then hit play!

Want personalized support to help you figure out what’s standing between you and your fully booked business? Sign up for one of my FREE 30-minute Book Out Without Burning Out coaching sessions here: https://sharibalouchi.satoriapp.com/book. I would love to support you!

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That’s why I’m sharing my take on shiny object syndrome and strategies for moving things forward in your business in a way that doesn’t require you to shut down your creative flow.⁣

I’ll break down:

• How I think about shiny object syndrome in the first place
• The importance of having a singular focus in business for short-term results and long-term success
• Practical strategies for intentionally cultivating your creativity while keeping your focus singular (aka if you’re booking out one service and get a brilliant idea for your next program, this is going to be very supportive!)
• My 3-step process for prioritizing your creative ideas so you can make progress on the ones that matter most

Plus many of these strategies are friendly for neurodivergent folks (especially those with ADHD).⁠

If you’re someone who struggles with too many good ideas that never see the light of day, who has inspiration and creative downloads in spades, but you can’t seem to move things forward to completion, this episode is for you!

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Want my expert eyes on YOUR specific business? Schedule a 30-minute Book Out Without Burning Out FREE coaching session with me. Spots are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Book yours here: https://sharibalouchi.satoriapp.com/book

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Today's practice combines guided meditation, affirmation, and breathwork to help you ground back into your power, tap into your inner wisdom, and remember who you are and the magic that lives inside you (even when you can’t hear it).

Listen to it before your discovery calls with a potential client, before diving into content writing, or anytime you’re feeling beat down, disenchanted, or discouraged along your business journey!

Plus, it’s designed so you can fit in no matter how busy life is for you right now. (Seriously, the entire episode is under 7 minutes & the practice is even shorter - permission to skip through the intro!)

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P.S. Want my expert eyes on YOUR specific business? Schedule a 30-minute Book Out Without Burning Out FREE coaching session with me in April.

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And while a handful of businesses take off immediately, most need years to build that strong foundation.

What I’ve seen after spending the last 8+ years supporting businesses of all sizes behind-the-scenes is that lasting results are built on two things, and that’s why, I’m resharing an Instagram Live here on the podcast all about why strategy + wellbeing are the essential foundations for lasting success in business.

It seems like every coach claims to have a magic formula for achieving massive success in a short amount of time.

But what’s often missing from the conversation is how to build a SUSTAINABLE business that not only makes money once but that also has a replicable strategy to continue generating income.

In this episode, we’ll dive into:

• The true purpose of strategy in your business (plus the #1 area every successful business can benefit from having a strategy around)
• Why I think wellbeing is the missing piece in business, how wellbeing differs from mindset- and energetic-only approaches, and why I believe THIS is the thing that facilitates both short-term results and long-term growth
• A guided exercise to help you clarify your gaps so you can solve the right problem instead of creating ones that don’t exist

So if you’re looking to ground into creating a sustainable business that will serve you in the now and support you in the future, then you’ll want to tune into this episode!

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Want my expert eyes on YOUR specific business? Schedule a 30-minute Book Out Without Burning Out FREE coaching session with me in April.

Book yours here: https://sharibalouchi.satoriapp.com/book

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In this episode, I’m breaking down:

• What this client wanted to focus on (and why they initially said they hired me) and how different that ended up being from the work they needed to take their business to the next level
• The practice that helped my client redefine their relationship with work so they could take action to create the results they truly desired
• A step-by-step guide on how you can do this exercise, especially if you want to overcome patterns of overworking and over-actioning
• All the practical action steps my client had to take after doing the clarifying practice and solidifying the belief, so you can see exactly what goes into creating results fast

If you’re desiring to book out your business or looking for inspiration to break through patterns of overworking, over-actioning, or powering through to your results, you’ll want to tune into this episode!

And if you’d like to get my expert perspective on YOUR specific business, I’d love to support you. I’m offering a limited number of Book Out Without Burning Out FREE coaching sessions.

Book yours here: https://sharibalouchi.satoriapp.com/book

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Today, I’m joined by my friend, copywriter & brand strategist Zafira Rajan, for a conversation about our real, raw experiences with gaining visibility & opportunities as women of color with online businesses.

So many of us have to make choices privately to ensure that speaking invitations or collaborations are aligned with our values around inclusivity and justice, but there definitely isn’t a guidebook we can reference. And since there aren’t many opportunities to have these conversations publicly, we wanted to use some of our privilege as established business owners to open up this discussion and give you a transparent look into what that process has looked like for us (the good, the bad, and everything in between!) as you explore what feels right for you.

In today’s episode, we’re sharing:

• What we mean when we talk about doing “the work” and our own personal lived experiences as non-experts in the JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, inclusion) and liberation space
• The signals we look for to vet for opportunities that are aligned with our values (and how to navigate doing your research as a POC so you can participate in events that feel safe and inclusive for you)
• The best and worst pitches we’ve ever received — and why (plus, how we’ve handled turning down opportunities that miss the mark)
• The real tradeoffs we’ve had to make in business to stay true to our values around equity
• Opportunities we’ve been part of that were inclusive and “hell yes-es” for us &  takeaways to create more inclusivity in your pitches and asks

We hope this one really serves our fellow POCs with navigating the online space in a way that honors you as a whole ass human and supports your business success!

And we hope our reflections are insightful for our white-identifying peers, especially if you’re desiring to set up collaborations with POCs through your summits, podcasts, or any visibility channel you’re using in your business.

Connect with Zafira Rajan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zafira.rajan/

Work with Zafira: https://zafirarajan.com/

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I want you to know that you absolutely can get BIG results with a small audience, and in this episode I’m sharing how!

We cover:

• The difference between using social media for audience growth and using it for conversions and sales in your business
• How to grow your audience online in a way that feels authentic and leads to more money in your bank account
• Tips for building your audience from scratch or converting your current community into paying clients
• What shifts are actually required to ensure your marketing efforts actually translate into money in your bank account
• Real-life example of my clients who have audiences of ALL sizes and the revenue they bring in that you can borrow as evidence for what’s possible when you go deep instead of wide with your strategy

Whether you’re building your audience from scratch like I did or whether you’ve already cultivated a large community but want to be able to turn those into paying clients, tune in now to learn how to create big results with a small following.

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This episode is a replay from a live masterclass I hosted, and it’s the perfect crash course in why boundaries matter for creating sustainable success in your business and how you can implement them more effectively.

We’re diving into both the big picture concepts and the very practical steps you'll need to improve your boundary-setting skills, including:

• The connection between boundaries and delivering outstanding results for clients
• A reframe and mindset hack for my overgivers and people pleasers to help you hold boundaries with more ease
• Where to start if you don’t know where you actually need boundaries in your business and two of my favorite exercises to help you identify where you can focus
• The best places to communicate boundaries with clients in your business (so you attract and sign clients who respect and honor your boundaries)
• Practical steps to implement better boundaries: how to define what your boundaries are, how to communicate them, and how to hold them
• Understanding the difference between communicating boundaries with clients and upholding boundaries with yourself (and how to successfully do them both)
• Strategies to avoid breaking promises to yourself and how to trust yourself to hold boundaries

Ready to take your business to the next level and set better boundaries? Then this is the episode for you!

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So if you want to uplevel how you sell your programs so you can create bigger results from a place of calm, this episode is for you!

We dig into:

• How me & my clients define a ‘peaceful launch’ (because it’s NOT compatible with Merriam-Webster’s dictionary definition)
• Why most people burn out on launching and tools for avoiding burnout during launches (so you can get the results you want in your business AND set yourself up for long-term sustainability)
• Practical steps for a more strategic and leveraged launch

So, if you're ready to hit your launch goals without burning out or surrendering your peace, this episode is definitely for you!

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In this episode, I’ll dive into:

• How I think about "solving the right problem" and how I supported my client in doing exactly that so she could clear the way to creating the results she wanted most
• Why you don’t have to mindset your way through every challenge (and why trying to can make business & launching feel unnecessarily hard)
• How we found what was going on underneath the surface-level fears for my client so she could feel more in control of her launch & her results
• Why setting up the right systems in your business can reduce pre-launch stress and anxiety

Whether you’re planning a launch of your own or you’re simply curious about what actually goes on behind-the-scenes in a coaching session with my clients to support them with creating bigger results in their business, tune into this episode!

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So if you feel like you’ve been doing all the right things and yet you’re still not seeing the results you want?

Then, this episode is for you! We'll explore:

• Why detachment (or nonattachment) is not easy to put into practice and why we attach to our goals in the first place
• A simple question you can ask yourself to pinpoint what’s going on so you can detach more easily and stop waiting for the results you want to show up
• Real-life examples of how I’ve applied this to my own life & business

I've found this tool to be incredibly effective and it's always my go-to for helping my clients reach their next level of success — whether that’s booking out their 1:1, launching a new offer, or creating more time freedom.

I hope it gives you a simpler way to look at what’s standing in between you & the results you want most!

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Tune in for this inaugural episode to learn how to get the most out of this podcast as a resource and thank you for joining me on this journey!

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I’m your host Shari Balouchi, Success Strategist & Wellbeing Coach for entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders who want to make money and grow businesses without sacrificing their wellbeing.

I’ll be your guide as well as your companion along the journey to cultivating a life grounded in YOUR version of success while navigating the ups and downs that come with living life as an entrepreneur and whole ass human™.

Hit “follow” or “subscribe” to this podcast so you’re the first to know when new episodes drop each week, and in the meantime you can find me on Instagram @sharibalouchi. I appreciate you for being here and can’t wait to dive in together!

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