Validating and Pre-Selling Your New Business Offer

In this episode of 'Becoming Burnout Proof,' host Meg Bingham, a marketing strategist and certified stress management coach, shares her insights on validating new business offers. She discusses the importance of creating offers based on market demand rather than assumptions, and the value of a 'Minimum Viable Product' approach. Meg introduces the concept of the value ladder and its role in guiding potential clients through the customer journey. She emphasizes the significance of social proof and honest feedback from beta testers. Meg also highlights the necessity of knowing your target audience and using the right offer container, such as workshops, group programs, or courses, to ensure success. Join Meg as she provides practical strategies for pre-selling and validating your new business ideas, helping you to create impactful and profitable offers.

LINKS:

• The Work Life Harmony Club
• The Balanced Business Blueprint

In this episode of 'Becoming Burnout Proof,' host Meg Bingham dives into the all-too-familiar struggle of getting stuck in the cycle of perpetual learning and never taking action. She speaks directly to women entrepreneurs, highlighting common traps like perfectionism, fear of failure, and imposter syndrome. Sharing personal stories and advice from others, Meg underscores the importance of balancing learning with doing. She offers actionable tips like setting clear goals, prioritizing income-producing activities, and creating a dedicated learning schedule. Plus, Meg invites listeners to join the Work Life Harmony Club for extra motivation and support. This episode is packed with relatable insights and practical advice to help you move from endless preparation to meaningful progress.

LINKS:

• The Work Life Harmony Club
• The Balanced Business Blueprint

00:00 Introduction to Procrastination Learning

00:25 The Learning Trap

01:29 The Role of Freebies and Webinars

03:14 Perfectionism and Fear of Failure

04:52 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

07:42 Balancing Learning and Doing

09:42 Practical Steps to Take Action

11:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of Becoming Burnout Proof, Marketing Strategist and Stress Management Specialist Meg Bingham interviews Brand and Web Designer Lauren Felter. Lauren shares actionable tips for creating branding and a website that not only looks good, but gets real results.

LINKS:

• Well Oiled Website (Use code MEG for 10% off- affiliate link*)
• Free Masterclass: 5 Things Your Homepage Needs to Book More Clients

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In this episode of 'Becoming Burnout Proof,' host Meg Bingham, a certified stress management specialist and master marketer, brings on digital product coach Amy Jo to discuss how to add additional streams of income by creating digital products.

They delve into the nuances of Master Resell Rights (MRR) and Private Label Rights (PLR), emphasizing the value of creating original digital products to build additional income streams without the risk of burnout.

Amy Jo shares her entrepreneurship journey, including her struggles with health issues and how having a digital business as a backup plan helped her to navigate those challenges. They also highlight the importance of saying no, setting boundaries, and seeking support to avoid burnout.

Finally, Amy Jo introduces her Digital Product Toolkit, designed to help beginners explore various digital product ideas so they can start earning without being chained to a laptop.



LINKS:

• The Digital Product Toolkit
• The Digital Magic Podcast
• The Work Life Harmony Club

Exercise vs. Joyful Movement: Movement at Every Size with Natalie Hooten

In this episode of 'Becoming Burnout Proof,' host Meg Bingham invites Natalie Hooten, a passionate mental health advocate and plus-size fitness instructor, to discuss the importance of self-love, particularly through joyful movement. Natalie shares her journey from viewing exercise as a chore aimed at changing her body to finding joy in group fitness and empowering others to embrace movement at any size. The discussion covers the impact of unrealistic body expectations, the benefits of being gentle with oneself, and practical tips for incorporating joyful movement into daily life. Listeners are encouraged to let go of rigid metrics, connect with loved ones, and prioritize mental well-being through fun and engaging physical activities.

LINKS:

Follow Natalie @movementateverysize

00:00 Welcome to Becoming Burnout Proof

00:52 Introducing Natalie Hooten: Mental Health Advocate and Fitness Instructor

01:30 Natalie's Journey to Joyful Movement

04:12 The Power of Group Fitness

05:45 Embracing Joyful Movement

14:42 Tips for Finding Joy in Movement

18:03 Avoiding Burnout: The Importance of Connection

18:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Stressed about making healthy choices but overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice? In this episode, Meg interviews Nutrition Coach Megan Marcum who created her Effortless Plate system as a practical solution to help us ditch the food confusion.

Megan will teach us about "The Effortless Plate," to build balanced meals that fit your busy schedule, feel confident about what you're feeding yourself and those you care about, and improve your relationship with food. Discover how to make healthy eating realistic and achievable, giving you more energy to tackle your day.

LINKS:

• Free Guide: The Effortless Plate System
• Free Community: Simplified Nutrition

• The Work Life Harmony Club

Overcoming Procrastination: Strategies for Time Management

In this episode of 'Becoming Burnout Proof', host Meg Bingham, a certified stress management specialist and marketing strategist, tackles the topic of procrastination within the 'Protect Your Time' series. Meg discusses the high cost of procrastination, shares personal anecdotes and professional insights, and provides practical strategies for overcoming procrastination. Strategies include conducting a time audit, leveraging the 'who, not how' principle, prioritizing tasks, focusing on starting rather than finishing, using timers, minimizing distractions, and managing fear and expectations.

LINKS:

• Balanced Business Blueprint

00:00 Welcome to Becoming Burnout Proof

01:08 The Cost of Procrastination

02:05 Understanding Why We Procrastinate

03:06 Practical Tips to Overcome Procrastination

06:53 Leveraging Dopamine and Minimizing Distractions

09:30 Addressing the Root: Fear and Self-Worth

10:15 Wrapping Up and Detaching Worth from Productivity

Protecting Your Time: Time Management Strategies to Help You Be Productive in a Good Way

In this episode of Becoming Burnout Proof, host Meg Bingham, a certified stress management specialist and marketing strategist, discusses strategies for improving our relationship with time to avoid burnout, especially in the context of upcoming summer when routines often change. She introduces her course, the Balanced Business Blueprint, as a resource to help women entrepreneurs better protect their time. The episode covers common struggles with time scarcity mindset, the solution of doing fewer things well, and practical tips like conducting a time audit, learning to say no, prioritizing efficiently, and scheduling non-negotiables for self-care. Meg emphasizes the importance of intentionality in how we spend our time to foster productivity, joy, connection, and rest without succumbing to chaos.

LINKS:

• The Balanced Business Blueprint

00:00 Welcome to Becoming Burnout Proof

00:34 The Time Management Dilemma

02:19 Understanding and Overcoming Scarcity Mindset

05:42 Practical Tips for Better Time Management

09:53 Closing Thoughts and What's Next