Sharing my personal struggles with depression, guilt, and motivation, and how they have intersected with my business journey. Hear about the unexpected twists and turns, from the traumatic birth of my son, dealing with job loss while on maternity leave, to the pressure of launching a new business. I reflect on the lessons learned from underestimating projects, adjusting my prices, and what I am doing with unfinished tasks.

In the second part of the episode, I dive into the realities of balancing life and work. Managing depression while running a business, and I share my experience of feeling overwhelmed and extending grace to myself when I don't meet my own expectations. I emphasize the importance of recognizing that we all have lives outside of our business and the necessity of taking care of ourselves. Listen in as I give an honest, heartfelt account of this past week.

*** Mental Health National Helpline*** 1-800-662-HELP (4357)  A confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Related Links: 

• https://angiemcelroy.com/
• https://stockphotossuck.com/
• https://www.griefshare.org/

I spotlight my week filled with project achievements, strategy calls, course creation, and client interactions. Get ready to navigate the challenges of pricing your work and discover the sheer effort behind content creation as I recount my experiences with my latest course, Stock Photos Suck.

In a forward-looking segment, I'll shed light on my to-do list for the coming week, including preparations for a client setup, drafting a launch email for my course, and the complexities of setting up backend automation. There's also a deep dive into business metrics, where you'll hear me reflecting on my monthly progress in areas such as revenue, net profit, email subscribers, and website traffic.

Mentioned In This Episode

• The Female Entrepreneurs Association Member's Club: ⁠angiemcelroy.com/members-club⁠ [Affiliate Link]

• Stock Photos Suck: My AI-Powered Method for Creating Custom Stock Photos: https://stockphotossuck.com/

• My main website: angiemcelroy.com

• Megan Hale's LEAP Week: https://meganhale.co/leap-week

• Join me on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/angmcelroybiz/

There's nothing quite like the adrenaline rush of seeing a dream become a reality, and this episode is brimming with that energy! This week was a whirlwind of personal milestones, and business leaps as I juggled between my son's first birthday and launching my 'Stock Photos Suck' course. It was a testament to the fact that I can indeed do hard things on a deadline for myself. The feeling was indescribable as the first sale came through before the course was even officially announced!

Dive into the journey with me, exploring how the "Lead your Business Like a CEO" masterclass clarified my vision for my business and paved the way for a 90-day action plan. I share my goals for the week which include adding the course to my website and recording the course content. It’s a wave of positivity and excitement I am riding, and I can't wait to share more about this journey with you in the coming weeks!

Mentioned In This Episode

• The Female Entrepreneurs Association Member's Club: ⁠angiemcelroy.com/members-club⁠ [Affiliate Link]
• Elizabeth Goddard's Small But Mighty $9 Offers Course: ⁠angiemcelroy.com/9⁠ [Affiliate Link]
• Stock Photos Suck: My AI-Powered Method for Creating Custom Stock Photos: https://stockphotossuck.com/
• $9 Offers Created during the Get It Done Week: angiemcelroy.com/ltl9 [Affiliate Link]
• My main website: angiemcelroy.com

It's been a whirlwind of a week! From returning from a vacation that served as both a beautiful memorial trip for my father and a challenging first holiday with my nearly one-year-old to returning and diving straight back into self-employed life, I've learned a great deal. I've had the chance to indulge in my love for deep sea fishing, grappled with the unique challenges of taking a vacation as a self-employed person, and set some exciting goals for myself.

As I navigate through my return, I'm eager to share my experiences and lessons with you. I'll be discussing how I've managed to keep up with creating blog posts, mastering an AI photo tool, and producing stock photo packs. This week, I've got my sights set on launching my game-changing Small but Mighty $9 Offer, and I can't wait to tell you all about it. Amid all this, I’m also gearing up for a very special first birthday party. Join me as we celebrate milestones, learn together, and continue to grow.

Mentioned In This Episode

• The Female Entrepreneurs Association Member's Club: angiemcelroy.com/members-club [Affiliate Link]
• Elizabeth Goddard's Small But Mighty $9 Offers Course: angiemcelroy.com/9 [Affiliate Link]

Ever had one of those weeks where you're so busy putting out fires, you barely have time to plan for the future? Welcome to my life as a business owner. This week's episode is a candid share on my struggles with overcommitting to my own business while still delivering for my clients. I'm serving up a dose of reality with a side order of lessons learned.

Expect an honest reflection on my week with insights on what worked, what didn't, and yes, even my self-assigned report card (hint: it's not an A). We'll take a detour to discuss the importance of list-building activities over product creation, my strategy to grow my list using Pinterest and guest posts, and my goals for the coming week. Join me on this journey of self-improvement and growth, as I navigate the world of running a business, juggling tasks and learning along the way.

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://setupinaday.com/

https://angiemcelroy.com/email-workshop

https://www.pinterest.com/angmcelroybiz/

In this heartfelt episode, I share my journey to becoming a business owner after finding myself unemployed for the first time since I was 15. I discuss my experience in the creative agency world, managing teams of designers and developers, and how my love for the tech side of business led me to start my own company. I also open up about my father's battle with cancer and how it influenced my decision to create flexibility in my business.

Listen in as I talk about my one-on-one service, Setup in the Day, and my plans to revamp my website's sales copy to be genuine and void of shitty sales tactics. You can check back next week to hear about my progress. Join me as I navigate the challenges and triumphs of building an honest online business.

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

goingultraviolet.com

angiemcelroy.com

rideorguide.com

Welcome to the Doing it Dirty Podcast, where if you are looking for polished and perfected business advice, you are absolutely in the wrong place. 

I’m Angie McElroy, and I’m the tech + creative for online business and the host of this likely self-deprecating podcast. 

Join me every week to review my business report card, share lessons learned, and set goals for the upcoming week. Simply put, I am documenting my journey as a way to create a cadence of goal-setting and reflecting every week. 

The good, the bad, and likely the embarrassing. 

There will be zero tolerance for sugarcoating, fronting, or otherwise misrepresenting myself. I am holding myself accountable for showing up just as I am and getting really comfortable with being uncomfortable. 

Join me for the lowlight reel of building a business online on the Doing it Dirty Podcast.