Right now, we’re living through a pandemic and nobody alive has ever seen anything like it before. Today, I’m encouraging you to give yourself grace and granting you permission to do what makes you happy. If you’re looking for a sign that you’re okay: this is it, my friend.

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Episode 96: This Is Your Permission

Friends, the truth of the matter is that we don’t know how long this shelter-in-place order will last, and we have to get used to our new “normal” while it’s here. This is why I’ve established a Quarantine Routine for myself which has helped me be more productive, less exhausted, and more focused during this time. In today’s episode, I’m giving you 5 tips for creating a quarantine routine of your own.Love this episode? Share Coffee with Kristi on your Instagram story and tag me @coffeewithkristi. I’d love to connect with you!

Episode 95: 5 Tips for Creating a Quarantine Routine

I didn’t pay my taxes for the first two years of running a business because I didn’t know what the hell I was doing.If you work for the IRS, please don’t come after me because I’ve got good news! I filed my taxes two months EARLY this year!So how did I go from being tax-newbie Kristi to tax-savvy Kristi? >> I met Braden Drake. Braden is a California-licensed attorney who has a master's in tax law. *Yea, you read that right: MASTERS IN TAX LAW. Just reading those words make me want to bang my head against a wall saying wowthatsoundslikeshit over and over again.*This episode is a conversation I’m having with my gay BFF who’s helped me get my legal and tax shit legit. When you finish the episode and you inevitably want more of Braden, it’s your lucky day my friend!On April 1st at 6PM CST (4PM PST), Braden and I will be hopping on Zoom for a completely free, completely fun, completely fabulous webinar focusing on YOUR finances! In 60 minutes, we’ll cover everything you need to know about paying yourself, cutting down monthly expenses, and implementing a cash flow policy that’ll make your head spin!For more information and to sign up for this FREE webinar, head to https://www.bradendrake.com/kristi. I’ll see you there!

Episode 94: The Key to Not Freaking Out About Tax Season

Hi friends! Welcome back to Coffee with Kristi, where we’re going to talk about *singing* m-m-m-my corona!I’m recording this podcast in real time, not because I don’t think there is enough new (real or fake!) about the CoronaVirus, but because I know first hand that building a business is already stressful, but adding this health crisis is making it extraordinarily difficult. I'm sure that everyone listening is not only worried about your income, but we are all worried about the health of our families and friends as well. We’re in this together, friends!So today, I’m going to focus on the impact on businesses during this outbreak recently classified by the World Health Organization as a pandemic. Let’s do this!

Episode 93: Navigating Business Decisions Amidst the Outbreak of COVID-19

Before you start furiously skipping through this episode to find out the tea, let me preface this whole thing by saying: I’M NOT GOING ANYWHERE!Yes, I am making some pretty big changes around here that will affect ALL of my businesses, but I’M. STILL. HERE.*I’m still the same foul-mouthed, cat-loving, violin-playing 20something entrepreneur I’ve always been.*But enough about my quirks. Let’s get to why you’re really listening...

Episode 92: My HUGE Business Pivot (And What I’ve Learned So Far)

On February 7th (almost exactly one month ago, to be exact) I went on a digital declutter and deleted all of the unnecessary personal apps from my phone.This included Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, Tik Tok, Email, and a few others I honestly can't remember (clearly they were unimportant, lol).In this week’s podcast episode, I answer (in extreme detail) emails I’ve received from you guys over the last few weeks that include everything from what life is really like without Instagram, how I’m filling my time, my tips for those who are also addicted to their phones, and so.much.more. Enjoy!To read the show notes for this episode (with a link to Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport) head to www.coffeewithkristi.com/blog/i-gave-up-all-social-media-for-a-month-and-heres-what-happened

Episode 91: I Gave Up All Social Media for a Month and Here’s What Happened

Call me immature for getting hyped about my birthday, but I think another trip around the sun is cause for celebration.To celebrate, I’m releasing a podcast episode: 24 lessons I learned before I turned 24!I really hope this helps someone because they’re a pretty solid combination of silly lessons, deep life lessons, and of course business lessons too.Let’s dive in!!

Episode 90: 24 Lessons I Learned Before I Turned 24

One of my biggest pet peeves in the business space is when people don’t know how to talk about what they do. In fact, I recorded an entire mini-training about this on Instagram last month that many of my audience loved, but I have a feeling that not all of my podcast listeners saw it! Not all of my podcast listeners watch my Instagram stories and even if you do, this will probably serve as a really great refresher. So, without further ado, here is a mini-training on how to talk about what you do and why it’s important that you are CLEAR in your marketing efforts.

Episode 89: How to Talk About What You Do

So I’m not sure why I called this a “special” like you’re getting a discount on the fried chicken platter at your local diner… But we’re going with it.In honor of Valentine’s Day, today we’re talking about 10 things I’m loving right now because I’m so narcissistic that I think you might actually care!And no, none of the items actually have anything to do with Addison or Valentine’s Day. Don’t be fooled.Let’s do it!If you want more content like this every Tuesday morning, subscribe to my email list at www.coffeewithkristi.com/subscribe! I would love to connect with you in your inbox with helpful tips, funny stories, and inspiration to keep you going on the bad days. See ya there!

Episode 88: Valentine’s Day Special: 10 Things I’m Loving Right Now

For the past year and a half of having this podcast, I have always recorded my episodes on a whim the night before the episode was supposed to launch.... Until now.I knew this process wasn't sustainable, I was positive I needed to shift gears to be more efficient, but changing this process was out of my comfort zone.Chances are, you have something you can think of RIGHT NOW that needs to change in your life, but you are telling yourself an untrue story to avoid making the shift. But friend, that stops today!Today I'm giving you 3 quick tips to embrace change and get comfortable being uncomfortable to uplevel into a better version of yourself.

Episode 87: Why Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone is Crucial to Business Success

I often get the question, "Kristi, I'm booked out in my business and maxed out on the amount of time I can work, but I'm not making the money I want." Or, they'll say "I love your business model of having multiple streams of income so that if one ship sinks, I can stay afloat. But I don't know what else I can do!"In this episode, I'm going to break down 5 ways you can add on more revenue streams for your growing business--and I'll bet some will surprise you!If you enjoyed this episode of Coffee with Kristi, please please please *with a cherry on top!* subscribe to the podcast from wherever you're tuning in from today. Subscriptions and reviews help this show get in the earbuds of more girl bosses like yourself. Thanks, homie!

Episode 86: Adding More Revenue Streams To Your Growing Business

Ever wonder what I'd tell baby entrepreneur Kristi? This interview on the Live Grit Grace Podcast covers that and SO much more. We had so many laughs, dropped so many truth bombs, and really dug deep into why I became an entrepreneur. Business owners, click play!

Episode 85: My Biggest Piece of Advice for New Entrepreneurs

Ahhh difficult clients.. we all have 'em, but do we have to keep them?!Click play to hear some #relatable stories of my clients past, along with 5 tangible tips to dealing with those people you juuuust aren't quite getting along with.*Hint: I'm not just going to tell you to drop them!*Loved this episode? Let me know on Instagram @coffeewithkristi!

Episode 84: How to Deal with Difficult Clients

Are you ready to set your 2020 up for success and put together Your 90 Day Profit Plan?! In this episode, you will:Write your 90-day business plan with an emphasis on profit FIRSTCreate a projected business trajectory and milestones to track your successSet non-income related goals in the first quarter of 2020This training was just one part of one module out of twelve in Booked Out VA, my flagship program that combines a course, coaching, and community to teach you to build a wildly profitable virtual services business. To join Booked Out VA, head to www.coffeewithkristi.com/bookedoutva! 

Episode 83: Your 90 Day Profit Plan

In the last episode of 2019, we’re taking a liiiiiittle break from business strategy and reflecting on the year instead.2019 was wonderful. It was full of unforgettable surprises and exciting turns of events. Listen in to hear them all!To register for my FREE upcoming class, Your 90 Day Profit Plan, click here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrd-GvqTooLus7vimS1DwV1RGayJs-8QIn this episode, I also mention two other sites you may want to check out: My favorite blue light blocking glasses at www.klashyshop.com and my go-to journal prompts from The Happy Love Project Membership at www.thehappyloveproject.com/membership.  For both of these brands, use the code “kristi” for a generous discount and I’ll make a few bucks to pay for my podcast host every month! ;)Thank you as always for listening to Coffee with Kristi. See you on Monday’s live call!

Episode 82: The Unpredictable Twists + Turns of 2019

Coffee with Kristi is the show every 20something creative girl boss didn't know she needed. Every Friday, I'm sending some love through your earbuds and kickstarting your weekend with a mix of inspiration, humor, and honesty for 20something entrepreneurs. I cover everything I think would be relevant to other millennials, from finding my footing in a new city without mom and dad, living with a boy, and even more practical knowledge like getting health insurance and how to start an online business. Most importantly though, it's about designing a life we LOVE and how to be the best version of ourselves, never compromising a single unique personality trait just because we think it won’t be well-received on the internet.

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