Lindsay Teague Moreno

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How Perfectionism Is Killing Your Productivity

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Perfectionism is the ultimate productivity killer. 

I really want that to sink in because I see a lot of momtrepreneurs out there getting caught up in perfectionism.

Maybe you’ve experienced this scenario before:

  • You have a great idea. In the shower. Because great ideas always happen in the shower. 
  • You write this idea down in your notebook and start planning all the ways to execute it.
  • It feels good because you’re planning.
  • You are really, really prepared here.
  • Something is missing though.
  • You can’t seem to get it just right so you plan a little more.
  • It’s not “perfect” so you put it off another day.
  • And then another week and month.
  • Before you know it, your idea is a year old and you still haven’t actually done anything about it.

Sound familiar?

I know. Because I’ve been there.

Aiming for perfectionism in anything can be really debilitating. There is no such thing as a perfect product, a perfect launch, a perfect anything.

So, really, you’re just setting yourself up for failure.

I think a lot of people mistake procrastination for laziness. It’s true, some people who procrastinate are lazy, but a lot are just perfectionists who can’t seem to take that next step into action.

With a little work and intention you can break this pattern.

I’ve found that the best first step is to set up your next project with a plan that is “good-enough.” You can always adjust and change the plan as you go, but you honestly getting to good-enough is light years ahead of never starting at all.

Just starting will give you the momentum to continue on.

Remember that done is better than perfect. Most success stories are good-enough if look deep into their businesses. You aren’t a failure if you don’t have the perfect product or launch or process in place. You are working toward doing your best!

XO,

 

 

Simplify Social Media With This 1 Trick

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Social media is intimidating for some people, but it’s necessary if you’re a business owner so let’s simplify it with one easy trick.

Now, this isn’t totally mind-blowing, but I think people are missing it and getting overwhelmed.

Ready?

Pick 1 or 2 platforms and focus on them exclusively instead of chasing after ALL the social media.

Easy, right?

Here comes the part that requires a little work.

You need to develop a solid strategy for whichever platform you pick. 

No more winging it. If you want to grow, it’s going to take consistency and in order to be consistent you need to plan.

Your plan might be different to suit the needs of your brand, but I suggest posting once a day at the most optimal time for best results.

Use your main feed to post the really meaty, valuable content and use your stories feed to post more candid stuff about you and your life. You can do several of these a day. I’ve read it’s good to do 15 minimum, up to 30 maximum, but I think it varies. Try it out and see what your audience reacts best to.

Here’s what I did:

At different points over the last couple of years I’ve put my focus completely on one platform at a time and it’s really paid off.

For a while it was Facebook. Particularly doing live videos.

I got a TON of engagement from those and it really helped to grow my following there.

After that I focused on Instagram exclusively and the same thing happened – my following grew.

The common thread here?

I was consistent, but I was also really focused on putting out valuable content. 

In return for the likes and follows and comments I gave my audience something they wanted.

Tips, advice, vulnerability and connection, free downloads, etc.

So, if you’re struggling, try focusing on just one or two platforms at a time. Plan your content and give the best value you can think of.

Growth won’t happen overnight, but I believe it won’t take long to see some movement if you keep at it.

XO,

 

 

How To Overcome Self-Doubt As A Momtrepreneur

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Self-doubt. I don’t know a woman out there who hasn’t dealt with it.

And it’s a terrible feeling, amirite?

Unfortunately, it’s one that pops up a lot for female business owners. It’s so easy to let it creep in.

I’ve got this innate desire for people to like me so, if I’m not careful, self-doubt can stop me in my tracks.

Am I working hard enough?

Is this even valuable to anyone?

What if I post this and everyone hates it?

Self-doubt can be totally paralyzing when you aren’t sure how to deal with it.

Let’s talk about some ways to overcome it:

  1. Feelings. You’ve got to feel them. I know, I know. I’m rolling my eyes at myself right now because feelings are just a no for me. But to get past this stuff you need to sit down and be honest about what you’re feeling. Ask yourself why you’re feeling this way and what is the absolute worst that happens if you’re right? Usually you will find it sounds silly and the worst is really nothing.
  2. Get to work. After you’ve taken some time with your feelings the next step is to go back to work. Put your head down and start taking small steps toward your goal. You’d be surprised how much a small sense of accomplishment makes you forget your doubts.
  3. Quit comparing yourself to her. And her. And her. I’m serious. This is the worst thing you can do to feed your self-doubt. Who cares if she is doing more, better, faster? That is not your story and it doesn’t change your journey. The hard truth is that the longer you waste watching her and comparing, the less time you have to crush your own goal. So. Stop.
  4. Talk about it. Call a friend, text a trusted business partner, sit down with your spouse. Tell them out loud what your fears are and let them giggle a little at you because it’s sounds ridiculous! After they are done giggling take any advice or support they can give.
  5. Just move forward anyway. This is a tough one, but it will make a huge difference. Get your mind off self-doubt any way you can and move forward with your work and life. Leaving those negative feelings behind will take a huge weight off your shoulders!

Listen, none of us are immune to self-doubt.

I don’t care how much success you’ve seen or how on-fire your business is right now.

It’s not easy to be vulnerable and admit we have these feelings, but it helps us all when we do.

I hope these words help you today and in the future to get rid of the self-doubt and go out and get after your dreams!

XO,

Entrepreneur Magazine Feature: How This Mom Hits 7 Figures a Month Using Social Media

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Last month I sat down with Kelsey Humphreys to talk about how I created a 7-figure income using social media. I loved the interview because of the great questions she asked.

Also, I’m excited to say it was featured in Entrepreneur Magazine this week!

In the interview, I opened up about how I grew my MLM business to a 7-figure personal income, in just two short years, using social media.

Here is an excerpt from the article on how I hustled extra hard at the beginning to reach my goals:

“Hustle hard the first few years.

Moreno shared that she would open her eyes and immediately pull her laptop up onto her bed to start working. She worked as much as she could with young kids at home, and asked her husband for the ability to immediately get back to work when he got home in the evenings. “I was working 100-hour work weeks, easy. I was working that much. I’d pick my computer up in the morning, and I go to sleep at 3 a.m. I knew that I had to for these two years.”

The payoff was definitely worth it for the Morenos. Soon, she was able to bring her husband on board, and now the family has complete freedom and flexibility. Ask yourself, are you willing to go all in and all out for the first few years? Because all of my guests on The Pursuit have confirmed, that is definitely what it will take.”

And another excerpt on how I think social media should be used to attract cutomers:

“Use social media, not to find customers, but to attract them.

This is Moreno’s No. 1 piece of advice for any and all entrepreneurs and small-business owners. “Be really, really smart on social media. You can do everything faster, smarter, cheaper than ever before on social media,” She warned against the idea that social media is overused and oversatured. “If you’re really smart with it, you can build an audience that’s so captive and loves you and loves everything you do and buys everything you sell.” Her personal tactics include posting five or six fun, personal, non-business posts for every one product post she publishes. She writes posts with a conversational tone and brutal honesty.

“I’m an open book for my people. I don’t hide things. I don’t want them to feel like I am a magical unicorn. I want him to feel like I’m the person next door that can say, ‘Hey, can you help me really quick,'” she added, “I try to stay away from all the things that make people turn off from MLM, and because we were able to do that, we became really accessible to a lot of people that would have never said yes to it.”

Be yourself and share sparingly about the product, and people who know, like and trust you will begin to lean in and listen.”

I’d love for you to read the entire article and see five more things I believe were a big part of my success!

How This Mom Hits 7-Figures a Month Using Social Media

I hope this article is helpful, and most of all, I hope you can use some of the tips to reach your desired success!

XO,

*You can find more work from Kelsey Humphreys on her website: KelseyHumphreys.com

 

How I Grew My Business Into A 7-Figure Income

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Recently Kelsey Humphreys asked me to sit down for an interview about my business, and we talked about a lot of things, but mainly how I grew my personal income to 7-figures, in two years, using only social media.

I was so pumped to be asked and am really excited to share this interview with you guys!

Have you heard of Kelsey?

She’s this hilarious writer, speaker, and entertainer who interviews crazy successful people, like Tony Robbins and Seth Godin, online.

You can check out her work here:

Kelsey Humphreys

Here are just a few of the questions Kelsey asked me:

  1. What to do in your first two years of business that will skyrocket you to success? I walked in and looked at what everyone else was doing and decided to do the exact opposite. I don’t consider myself an MLM person and I didn’t want to run my business that way. I’ve never read an MLM book, or listened to MLM podcasts, or take advice from MLM people. I didn’t want to attract the people that worked for, so I did things like sharing my paycheck because most MLM people hide theirs. I unpacked the compensation plan and told everyone on my team how it worked. Really, I ran my business like a Fortune 500 company and figured out how I could train a stay-at-home Mom who had a strong desire to do more in life.
  2. How to motivate your team to perform at a high level? If you can spark some type of excitement in people, it spreads so fast. If you’re having your best day ever, it will be your team’s best day ever too. My group knows that I love what I do every single day and it’s a privilege to do it. I work for them and am always asking “what can I do for them?” Because I have this service attitude, I think people want to do for me, just like they do for themselves. That gets replicated down the line because I have the best group of givers on the planet. I really want all the success for them and so I gave every ounce of what I had to them.

There is so much more and you can watch the whole video here:

My Tell All Interview on The Pursuit!

I hope you’ll check it out and I hope you can glean something from it that helps you reach the success you desire.

XO,

5 Easy Ways You Can Market Your Small Business

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Do you need a few fresh ideas on how to market your small business? There are literally hundreds of ways, but I narrowed it down to the five of easiest. These are all things you can do this week and they won’t cost you a lot of time or money.

When you feel like you’re out of ideas and you want to start fresh, I suggest just ripping the band-aid off and going for it. Don’t overthink the how and the why. Just do. 

Five Easy Ways You Can Market Your Small Business Today:

  1. Use social media: This might seem like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised how many people email me saying they afraid to use social media! If you own a business in 2017, social media is a must and I promise it’s not scary. I even wrote a whole book about it to help you: Getting Noticed. BOOM!
  2. Ask for referrals: This is another easy thing to do, but it can be scary at first. If you’re not in the habit already, you should be asking for referrals. Don’t be afraid to tell a great customer that you’d love to help their friends and family too. They already know what great service you’re giving them, so it’s natural for them to send people to you.
  3. Send notes or small gifts to customers: Don’t forget the people who have bought from you in the past. A note or small gift to let them know you’re thinking about them puts you on their radar again!
  4. Give a discount or run a promotion: You can reach both old and new customers this way. Everyone loves an incentive to buy. I would caution not to do this often because if something is always on sale, it doesn’t appear very valuable.
  5. Comment on social media: Interacting with others is a great way to get noticed online and it’s super easy to do. Just set aside a little time every day and get to liking and commenting!

Which do want to work on right now?

XO,