165: Building Profitable Businesses: Expert Advice by Guest Shanna Skidmore

I am so excited about today’s guest— Shanna Skidmore, a former Fortune 100 financial advisor who is now a powerhouse in the world of business consulting and education! Known by her clients as the “Dream Releaser,” Shanna has dedicated over 15 years to helping entrepreneurs build businesses they’re passionate about while living fulfilling lives! Tune in as we discuss Shanna’s incredibly fascinating journey, from her transition from finance to helping creative entrepreneurs thrive. She shares how she grew her business revenue by an astounding 248% after stepping away from social media, a truly surprising move given today’s online-centric world. Shanna also opens up about managing a multi six-figure business while working just twenty hours a week (yes, you read that right – twenty hours!) and balancing her roles as a wife, mother of two, and successful businesswoman. Shanna and I also discuss the importance of defining your own version of success and how to align your business strategies with your personal values and lifestyle, with Shanna offering some valuable insights into setting achievable goals, understanding what “enough” means for you, and thoughts on work-life harmony. Shanna even introduces us to her Blueprint Model, a versatile framework designed to help entrepreneurs build profitable and sustainable businesses that fit their unique needs! If you are curious about how to redefine your business approach and find balance in your life, trust me, you do not want to miss this episode. Tune in to gain inspiration and actionable advice from a true expert in the field! 📒 Episode Notes, Links, & Resources 📒 https://www.professionalcreative.com/blog/165 📝 Read the Transcript 📝 Connect with Bonnie: ▸ ONLINE | http://bonniechristine.com ▸ INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/bonniechristine ▸ START SIMPLE IN SURFACE DESIGN | FREE MINI CLASS | https://www.bonniechristine.com/startsimple ▸ FREE SURFACE DESIGN GUIDE | https://www.bonniechristine.com/guide Quick Disclosure: This post may include some affiliate links which means that if you click the link to purchase something on this page, it won't cost you more but I may receive a commission for sharing this with you. Which is great, because I was going to share it with you anyway!