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Episode 6: Speaking Up Tips For Women Business Owners In Traditionally Male-Dominated Industries

Step into the spotlight with HER FIRST MILLION as we host Jen Coken for an illuminating discussion on amplifying your leadership prowess. Amanda Bedell, Your Business Chaos Sorter and host, dives into the essential strategies with Jen, unraveling the blueprint for success as a woman in charge of her trade empire.

In this discussion, Jen gave practical insights on using your authority, influence, and impact to elevate you and your team to the $1 million mark and beyond.

Here are some resources that were brought up in the show:

📖 The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks

https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conqu…

📖 The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz

https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreement…

📖 The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

https://a.co/d/hzcRuH6

📖 Workshops: Landmark Worldwide

https://www.landmarkworldwide.com/adv…

📖 Workshops: Momentum Education

https://www.momentumeducation.com/

Jen offered her signature imposter syndrome quiz; look here at

jencokenquiz.com to learn more ways to practice and sharpen your leadership skills as you grow your company.

As for us at HER FIRST MILLION, remember to hit subscribe and hit the notification button to stay updated on the latest tips and insights to help you generate your first or next million dollars in business.

Want More Amanda:

Business Planning Mastery: The Ultimate Guide to Real Business Results

Use my simple Strategic Plan template and learn the exact formula that helped me grow my retail business from $389k to over $2.2 million annually.

https://simple-strategic-plan.com/go

Her First Million 5-Day Focus

Give Me Just 60-Minutes A Day…

And Over The 5 Days, You’ll Walk Away With A 7-Figure Framework

And, More Importantly, You’ll Know How to Use It To Calm the Chaos Of Growth So Revenues & Profits Soar

5-dayfocus.com/go

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/bizchaostocalm

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/amanda.bedell.14

Linked In:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandabedell/

Website

During the event, transform your business and life by breaking free from financial uncertainty. Amanda, your Business Chaos Sorter, will show you the exact proven framework to generate consistent revenue and profits in your business.

In just 60 minutes a day for 5 days, you’ll gain:

✅ A proven framework for consistent 7-figure growth

✅ Live, interactive sessions where you’ll learn and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs

✅ Unwavering accountability to keep you on track and taking action

 

Episode 5: How a Bakery Sale and Cancer Scare Inspired a Million Dollar Business Idea

Welcome to HER FIRST MILLION with Amanda Bedell!

In this episode, Amanda talks about selling her multi-7-figure bakery business, and hearing the words no one wants to hear, “you have a malignant tumor.”

That news, though scary at the time, was the best news for Amanda’s life and business.

Throughout the grueling hospital visits and recuperation periods, she was struck by moments of clarity and inspiration. Ideas that would shape the future of her business began to crystallize during these challenging times.

You never know where a spark of innovation can come from.

For Amanda, one vivid picture came while she was sitting on a swing under a willow tree overlooking the Oregon coast range at her parents’ farm.

Yes, inspiration can be found in times of rest.

And, it can strike at times when you’re surrounded by like-minded business owners who are building badass businesses like you.

One of the powerful feelings that emerged during her healing process was the power of connection and community.

This vision lays the groundwork for the HER FIRST MILLION 5-Day Focus, a program designed to bring together like-minded business owners facing similar challenges, united in the dream of financial freedom.

Are you ready to ap into this reservoir of inspiration and walk away with a blueprint for success, supported by a solid financial strategy?

Want More Amanda:

Business Planning Mastery: The Ultimate Guide to Real Business Results

Use my simple Strategic Plan template and learn the exact formula that helped me grow my retail business from $389k to over $2.2 million annually.

https://simple-strategic-plan.com/go

Her First Million 5-Day Focus

Give Me Just 60-Minutes A Day…

And Over The 5 Days, You’ll Walk Away With A 7-Figure Framework

And, More Importantly, You’ll Know How to Use It To Calm the Chaos Of Growth So Revenues & Profits Soar

5-dayfocus.com/go

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/bizchaostocalm

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/amanda.bedell.14

Linked In:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandabedell/

Website

Home Page

During the event, transform your business and life by breaking free from financial uncertainty. Amanda, your Business Chaos Sorter, will show you the exact proven framework to generate consistent revenue and profits in your business.

In just 60 minutes a day for 5 days, you’ll gain:

✅ A proven framework for consistent 7-figure growth

✅ Live, interactive sessions where you’ll learn and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs

✅ Unwavering accountability to keep you on track and taking action

 

EPISODE 4: LEARN HOW ONE WOMAN FLEW THROUGH HER FIRST MILLION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WITH MONICA MACK

Introduction:

  • Welcome to “Her First Million,” A Podcast channel dedicated to empowering women business owners in manufacturing, construction, and trades.
  • Host: Amanda Bedell, your guide and business chaos sorter, shares her journey from owning a bakery to supporting other business owners.
  • Introduction of segments:
  • “Love Your Numbers”: Demystifying financial management for greater profitability.
  • “Ask Amanda”: Amanda answers business-related questions from viewers.
  • Interviews with successful women entrepreneurs.

Guest Introduction:

  • Special Guest: Monica Mack, founder of M3T Commissioning.
  • Background: Monica’s company provides comprehensive third-party custom-tailored commissioning programs for construction projects, focusing on risk management, safety, and best practices.

Interview Highlights:

  1. Monica’s Journey:
  • Transition from critical care nursing to holistic health inspired by her grandmother who lived to 103.
  • First job out of college as a systems engineer and test engineer, which led to commissioning for the U.S. Navy.
  • Founding m3t Commissioning and the challenges faced in a male-dominated industry.
  1. Industry Insights:
  • The importance of commissioning in construction and its impact on safety and best practices.
  • Trends in the industry, including the shift towards green building and public safety regulations.
  1. Overcoming Challenges:
  • The mindset needed to overcome obstacles and achieve success.
  • The significance of showing up authentically and building a supportive team.
  • Strategies to address gender-related challenges and biases in the industry.
  1. Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs:
  • Be patient and kind to yourself.
  • Know your talents and build a team that complements them.
  • The importance of networking and finding allies.
  1. Monica’s Business Philosophy:
  • Focus on customer needs and exceed their expectations.
  • Stay adaptable and resilient in a changing business landscape.
  1. Key Takeaways:
  • Success is a journey, not a destination.
  • The importance of persistence and not giving up.
  • Practical tips for managing self-doubt and imposter syndrome.

Conclusion:

  • Recap of the episode’s key points.
  • Encouragement to viewers to pursue their dreams and stay resilient.

Call to Action:

  • Subscribe to “Her First Million” on YouTube.
  • Leave a comment or question for Amanda in the comments section.
  • Check out Monica Mack’s company, M3T Commissioning, for more information on their services.

Stay Connected:

  • Follow Amanda Bedell on social media for more business tips and inspiration.
  • Visit the “Her First Million” website for additional resources and upcoming episodes.

Resources Mentioned:

Here are the links to Monica’s favorite resources to get you on your way to your first million and beyond.

Traction, by Gino Wickman

https://amzn.to/3RJUguT

Bring Yourself: How to Harness the Power of Connection to Negotiate Fearlessly by Mori Taheripour 

https://amzn.to/4bjBQIg

(If you make a purchase I will make a small commission)

Monica and Amanda are prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program graduates. It’s an excellent resource for existing businesses.

To see if you qualify or to apply, here’s the link: https://www.goldmansachs.com/citizenship/10000-small-businesses/US/

Thank you for watching! And, remember to like, comment, and share this live broadcast with your friends and colleagues! Let’s celebrate the success of women in business together! 🎉👩‍💼

 

 

Want More Amanda:

Business Planning Mastery: The Ultimate Guide to Real Business Results

Use my simple Strategic Plan template and learn the exact formula that helped me grow my retail business from $389k to over $2.2 million annually.

https://simple-strategic-plan.com/go

Her First Million 5-Day Focus

Give Me Just 60-Minutes A Day

And Over The 5 Days, You’ll Walk Away With A 7-Figure Framework

And, More Importantly, You’ll Know How to Use It To Calm the Chaos Of Growth So Revenues & Profits Soar

5-dayfocus.com/go

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/bizchaostocalm

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/amanda.bedell.14

Linked In:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandabedell/

You Tube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2sOgkpTvF3wFuE4l8UoR1Q

Website:

https://bccbusinessconsulting.com/

 

During the event, transform your business and life by breaking free from financial uncertainty. Amanda, your Business Chaos Sorter, will show you the exact proven framework to generate consistent revenue and profits in your business.

In just 60 minutes a day for 5 days, you’ll gain:

✅ A proven framework for consistent 7-figure growth

✅ Live, interactive sessions where you’ll learn and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs

✅ Unwavering accountability to keep you on track and taking action

 

EPISODE #2: BOSS SELF-CARE TIPS WHY SELF-CARE MATTERS TO BUSINESS OWNERS

 

Want More Amanda?

Business Planning Mastery: The Ultimate Guide to Real Business Results

Use my simple Strategic Plan template and learn the exact formula that helped me grow my retail business from $389k to over $2.2 million annually.

https://simple-strategic-plan.com/go

Her First Million 5-Day Focus

Give Me Just 60-Minutes A Day…

And Over The 5 Days, You’ll Walk Away With A 7-Figure Framework

And, More Importantly, You’ll Know How to Use It To Calm the Chaos Of Growth So Revenues & Profits Soar

5-dayfocus.com/go

Instagram

instagram.com/bizchaostocalm

Facebook

facebook.com/amanda.bedell.14

Website

bccbusinessconsulting.com

The interviews on HER FIRST MILLION are designed to give female business owners practical tools to make the journey to Her First Million simpler.

In these conversations, your host Amanda Bedell, sits down with trailblazing women entrepreneurs who have excelled in industries traditionally dominated by men.

In these interviews, we unearth strategies, navigate challenges, and uncover secrets that have led these women to the coveted first million, and beyond.

In this episode, Danielle Dinkelman, a sought-after coach and speaker known for her philosophy of doable, enjoyable changes for lasting results, shares with Amanda some tactical steps to creating more self-care, or, as mentioned in the episode, self-respect for ourselves as we grow businesses.

Amanda acknowledges that self-care can feel elusive and asks for what a practice could look like. Danielle mentioned a few clues viewers can consider as “self-care,” including finding something that feels:

– restful

– playful

– like you’re learning

– like you’re alive

– like you’re yourself.

Danielle recommended two resources for entrepreneurs aiming to achieve their first million while prioritizing self-care.

These resources include the book “Essentialism” by Greg McKeown https://a.co/d/d4MRNOU, which emphasizes the importance of self-care by advocating to “protect the asset” (spoiler: that’s you!).

Additionally, she suggested “The ONE Thing” by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan https://a.co/d/cQMwfBl, which offers a valuable strategy for managing overwhelm by posing a crucial question: “What is the one thing that, if accomplished, would make everything else on your to-do list easier or unnecessary?”

You can find Danielle on LinkedIn at

/ danielledinkelman

or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?…

Thank you for watching HER FIRST MILLION on YouTube! If you like what you see, please consider subscribing to the channel and clicking that notification button to ensure you don’t miss the next episode.

Until next time, here’s to your success! See you tomorrow.

EPISODE #3: UNLEASH THE POWER OF CONSISTENT ACTION! JOIN AMANDA’S 5-DAY FOCUS

Today’s Episode:

I share my journey from running a bakery business that I bootstrapped from a single Farmers Market booth to a brick and mortar with a wholesale manufacturing facility. Despite generating multiple seven figures, I struggled with making a profit. In 2017 and 2018, I faced significant financial challenges, maxing out credit cards and emptying my 401k, which led to selling my company.

What We’re Talking About Today:

  • My Story: From building a gluten-free bakery to selling the business and transitioning into a Business Chaos Sorter.
  • Financial Realities: The importance of understanding and managing your financials to avoid burnout and financial strain.
  • Recurring Themes: How more time and more money can lead to less stress, saving marriages, happier kids, and ultimately a better world.
  • Practical Advice: Steps to achieve financial freedom and why you don’t need an MBA or an accounting certificate to understand your financial position.

Special Announcement:

I’m introducing Her First Million 5-Day Focus! In this immersive educational experience on Zoom, I’ll walk you through the exact framework to build a business reaching seven figures consistently. If you’ve been in business for at least three years and have hit a wall, or if you’re dreaming of what a $1 million business looks like, this is for you.

  • Daily Sessions: 60 minutes a day for five days.
  • Interactive Experience: Real-time interaction with me and a community of like-minded business owners.
  • Accountability: Achievable steps each day to keep you moving towards your goal.
  • Massive Action: By the end of the five days, you’ll have taken significant action that will impact your business for months, if not years, to come.

Wrapping Up:

Your future awaits, and I cannot wait to see you on day one! This is Amanda Bedell, your Business Chaos Sorter, signing off from Her First Million. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit that notification button. I’ll see you tomorrow!

Stay Connected:

  • Subscribe: Don’t miss any episodes – subscribe now!
  • Hit the Notification Button: Be the first to know when new episodes are released.

Feel free to join us and transform your business with proven steps to success!

Want More Amanda:

Business Planning Mastery: The Ultimate Guide to Real Business Results

Use my simple Strategic Plan template and learn the exact formula that helped me grow my retail business from $389k to over $2.2 million annually.

https://simple-strategic-plan.com/go

Her First Million 5-Day Focus

Give Me Just 60-Minutes A Day

And Over The 5 Days, You’ll Walk Away With A 7-Figure Framework

And, More Importantly, You’ll Know How to Use It To Calm the Chaos Of Growth So Revenues & Profits Soar

5-dayfocus.com/go

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/bizchaostocalm

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/amanda.bedell.14

Linked In:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandabedell/

Website

https://bccbusinessconsulting.com/

During the event, transform your business and life by breaking free from financial uncertainty. Amanda, your Business Chaos Sorter, will show you the exact proven framework to generate consistent revenue and profits in your business.

In just 60 minutes a day for 5 days, you’ll gain:

✅ A proven framework for consistent 7-figure growth

✅ Live, interactive sessions where you’ll learn and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs

✅ Unwavering accountability to keep you on track and taking action

 

 

 

EPISODE 1: EVERYTHING YOU’VE LEARNED ABOUT BUSINESS GROWTH IS WRONG

After years of witnessing terrible advice in Facebook groups, LinkedIn threads, and my own MBA program,

I’m about to say something you may find shocking: everything you’ve ever learned about generating leads and growing your business is wrong. Everything you’ve ever heard, you’ve ever tried, and everything you’ve ever done — it’s all wrong.

I know it sounds harsh and could be a hard concept to swallow, but bear with me, please.

You’ve likely tried numerous approaches and spent countless hours and copious amounts of money in the name of marketing.

You’re not alone. And, it’s not your fault. In this brief presentation, I’ll share why all the advice you’ve received doesn’t work, and, more importantly, how to fix it.

Now that you know how to market your business, you can’t unknow it. But, information is just the beginning…. heck, we’ve got information at our fingertips now. The real question is, what are you going to do with this information?

If you’re like me or any of my clients, you’ll feel overwhelmed and stuck in a maze of tasks. You lack the time to be strategic because you’re inundated with phone calls, tight cash flow, and the rest of the fires you put out every day.

But to change that reality, you’ve got to take massive action. If you’re ready, I’m honored to invite you to apply for the HER FIRST MILLION 5-Day Focus.

During this 5-Day immersion, you learn how to ease overwhelm and sort through your chaos to grow your business to 7-figures – or whatever size you want. Plus, you’ll be doing it with a whole lot of fun people who are disrupting industry standards and scaling to new heights. Come ride the entrepreneurial rollercoaster with us!

Join the HER FIRST MILLION 5-Day Focus, open for registration now.

https://www.chaostocalm.xyz/focus-opt-in

 

Want More Amanda?

Business Planning Mastery: The Ultimate Guide to Real Business Results

Use my simple Strategic Plan template and learn the exact formula that helped me grow my retail business from $389k to over $2.2 million annually.

https://simple-strategic-plan.com/go

Her First Million 5-Day Focus

Give Me Just 60-Minutes A Day…

And Over The 5 Days, You’ll Walk Away With A 7-Figure Framework

And, More Importantly, You’ll Know How to Use It To Calm the Chaos Of Growth So Revenues & Profits Soar

5-dayfocus.com/go

Instagram

instagram.com/bizchaostocalm

Facebook

facebook.com/amanda.bedell.14

Website

bccbusinessconsulting.com

 

 

 

International Speaker and Business Coach Amanda Bedell, Named Focused.com’s Coach of the Year

International Speaker and Business Coach Amanda Bedell, Named Focused.com’s Coach of the Year

Award Renamed as Adrian Ulsh Coach of the Year Award in 2023

 

[McMinnville, OR, November 9, 2023] — BCC Business Consulting is proud to announce its founder, Amanda Bedell, as the recipient of Focused.com’s prestigious Adrian Ulsh Coach of the Year award. Amanda’s dedication and unwavering commitment to empowering small business owners have made her a standout choice for this recognition.

A visionary entrepreneur with a mission to break the barriers that limit small business success, Amanda’s storied journey in business is nothing short of remarkable. From a personal experience building a thriving bakery business in Seattle, Washington, to building a public relations firm and now a business consulting enterprise, Amanda knows firsthand the challenges that business owners face.

Founder of Focused.com, Karl Bryan, had this to say about Amanda: “We chose Amanda as the winner this year because of her commitment and resiliency. She creates massive results for her clients, which is a given. But, her spirit of generosity makes her a role model in our community as she actively supports other coaches, celebrates their achievements, and helps us create a culture of collaboration and encouragement online and offline.” Karl continues, “This year is particularly meaningful for me, as we chose to rename the Coach of the Year award after my business partner, Adrian Ulsh, battling a serious illness.”

It was announced last year Adrian Ulsh has Parkinson’s Disease. “I’m deeply honored to receive this award with Adrian’s namesake. I started using the Focused platform to build my business while battling cancer. For years, I neglected my health as I bootstrapped my food business, and I’m happy to report that I’m two years in remission,” said Amanda Bedell, who’s known in her community as the Business Chaos Sorter. “Adrian is a brilliant business mind. I can only hope to make a fraction of his impact in the world.”

Amanda’s journey from business setbacks and personal challenges to becoming a beacon of hope in the business world is nothing short of inspirational. Focused.com celebrates Amanda Bedell’s dedication to her client’s success and personal and professional growth.

Focused.com is the world’s fastest growing Business Coaching Company, with over 1,250 licensees in 49 countries. The Coach of the Year award was given at its annual Business Coaching Mastery event in Cancun, Mexico, on October 24-26, 2023, where 140 of the world’s top business coaches gathered for training and networking. Other award winner recipients included:

  • Rookie of the Year: Marie Temby
  • Martin Howey Award for Outstanding Live Events: Jarvis Gray
  • Innovator of the Year: Regina Bergman
  • Licensee of the Year: Dale Gibbons

For more information about Amanda Bedell, please visit BCC Business Consulting and Focused.com.

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For media inquiries, please contact:

Helen Palatis, Executive Assistant BCC Business Consulting

Helen@bccbusinessconsulting.com

206-423-5181

McMinnville Business Mastery Lunch & Learn

EVER FELT LIKE MARKETING, STAFFING, AND GROWING YOUR BUSINESS WAS LIKE NAVIGATING A DIFFICULT MAZE?

What if you could follow a proven and time-tested roadmap that provides you the EXACT steps to more cash flow and freedom?

At my Business Mastery Lunch & Learn events, join area business owners as we tackle the business challenges of the day. In each session, walk away with no-cost strategies that can be implemented immediately.

Lunch and beverages are provided but registration is required.

To register for an upcoming event, click on the date you want to attend:

January 25 – Topic: Finding & Keeping Employees

(POSTPONED) February 8 – Topic: Position Your Business for a Bank Loan

February 22 – Topic: Exit Your Way – Grow with the Exit In Mind

March 8 – Topic: Pricing Workshop (details coming soon)

March 22 – Topic: No Cost Conversions & Sales Strategies (details coming soon)

Past events included Non-traditional Ways to Find & Keep Superstar Employees, No-cost Lead Generation Strategies, Increase Conversions and Sales With Small Tweaks, and more!

What these events aren’t:

NOT a disguised sales pitch

NOT a boring presentation about buying ads that don’t result in new customers anyways

NOT a place for me to listen to my own voice for a whole 90-minutes 🙂

 

What you will get is:

REAL strategies that you can implement yourself

INSPIRATION that can only come from being in a room with like-minded business owners doing the same work at the same time

The PEACE OF MIND knowing that you’re focusing on the business activities that really make a difference so you can work smarter rather than harder.