What is your highest performing lead source? That is, which lead sources are the easiest for you to close or have the highest closing ratio? Did “referrals” come to mind? Yes, referrals tend to be the highest performing lead source because the vetting has already been done for you—usually by a previous client or vendor.…

Meet Dr. Mahkada Taylor! A SOWBO VIP Member, Mahkada is a psychotherapist, a licensed Psychologist and the founder of Pathways to Freedom Mental Wellness Services. This Atlanta-based group specializes in individual therapy and dating support groups.  Inspired by her own life experiences, Mahkada brings her heart and soul to her work. She helps her clients…

Whether you own your own business or are the CEO of a successful corporation, you understand the weight of your position and leadership within the company. However, no one (not even you) is exempt from life’s hardships. Unexpected tragedy comes in all forms… death, lawsuits, abuse, miscarriage, abandonment, sickness, divorce, stock market crashes, gun violence,…

What I Wasn’t Prepared for as a Business Coach When I began coaching business owners in 2016, I didn’t really understand the full impact that our personal lives and relationships have on business. At the time, I thought most people compartmentalized their personal lives — at least this is what I was taught to do…

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Tired of worrying about money? Desperately searching for the next customer? Do you feel like just walking away from your dreams? We’ve all been there. And, believe me, it’s not a place you want to stay very long. I’ve identified 8 mindset blocks that cause entrepreneurs and business owners to struggle—and…

What IS the SOWBO Business Planning Retreat? Our January Business Planning Retreats are hyper-focused and intentional. We hone in on the power of intimate collaboration among like-minded women. No, this isn’t a conference or girlfriend’s getaway. It’s a life-changing experience that will level up your business. SOWBO was created by women business owners just like…

2022 is still in its early weeks, and there is no time like NOW to focus on goal setting for your business. First, this about last year. What were your goals?  Did you meet them? If not, what were the barriers? How about your long-range and short-term goals for this year?  A great next step…

Today we are excited to feature SOWBO Member Claudia McDivitt, a business and mindset coach! Claudia is the founder of Claudia McDivitt Coaching. Focusing on business and mindset coaching, she wants to help female entrepreneurs move from a place of negative noise and negative self talk to a place of abundance, confidence, and grace. Ultimately,…

Learn about facing burnout in business; building resilience physically, intellectually, and emotionally; and helping others.

We hear a lot about how community is important to entrepreneurship, but did you know that it is actually vital to the success of your business? Even the strongest, most successful women entrepreneurs have community support.  Maybe you’re like me… you have a ton of girlfriends, but most of them either stay home with the…