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Make It KickassCrafting an Authentic Learning Experience with Breanne Dyck of Visionary CEO AcademyHave you ever wondered how innovators use live training sessions to build deeper connections with their audience? In a candid chat with Breanne Dyck, co-founder of Visionary CEO Academy, we learn how she uses live trainings not only to connect authentically but also as a powerful lead generation tool. Drawing from Breanne's personal experience in higher education, we explore the concept of an "imperfect approach" that Visionary CEO Academy swears by. You'll find out how this methodology allows them to navigate unfamiliar situations, creating optimal outcomes for everyone involved, and how it can inspire your audience to...2023-09-2545 min
Visionary CEO PodcastThe Lens of CultureAbout This EpisodeSeason 4 wraps-up by putting the pieces together and looking at how profit, results, and team intersect through the lens of culture. Breanne and Jill explore how culture supports your financial models, reinforcing your profit. They discuss how culture supports strategic and operational structures that help you reinforce the results. Additionally, they show you how culture supports an efficient and agile, diverse team structure. Find out if your company culture is supporting your profit, results, and team structures on this episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast. Read More2022-05-0437 min
Visionary CEO PodcastHow Culture Affects Impact and LegacyAbout This EpisodeAre you creating an impact and legacy globally with your online business? It is vital that your company's culture aligns with your values to impact those you serve and build momentum for the future. In this episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast, Breanne and Jill explore how your culture and values affect your business's impact and legacy on your team, community, and society.Read More· Full episode transcriptKey Takeaways· [2:01] How does your business make a positive impact on your cl...2022-04-2730 min
Visionary CEO PodcastPricing and ValuesAbout This EpisodeAre you making your pricing decisions with your values at the core? You may have thought pricing comes down to just the numbers, but even your price should have value expression built into it at the base level. Find out how your company culture and values impact your pricing decisions on this episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast. Read More· Full episode transcript Key Takeaways· [1:14] Breanne and Jill will be exploring how your culture and values impact your pricing deci...2022-04-2029 min
Visionary CEO PodcastAttract Clients with ValuesAbout This EpisodeAre you able to attract the 'right' customers to your online business? Values and culture play a significant role in connecting with potential new customers. The type of clients you attract depends on how your business presents itself. In this episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast, discover how to amplify your authentic self and align your business with your values to attract clients you want.Read More· Full episode transcript Key Takeaways· [3:32] Breanne and Jill will be explorin...2022-04-1331 min
Visionary CEO PodcastValue and Value PropositionAbout This EpisodeHow do you grow your online business and make money while keeping your company values at the center of everything you do? Create value propositions that reflect your values. When your business aligns with your values, you can serve more people and attract the right clients. Learn how to get your values and value proposition aligned on this episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast.Read More· Full episode transcript Key Takeaways· [2:17] Breanne and Jill will be discussing how your values invo...2022-04-0629 min
Visionary CEO PodcastAvoid Burnout In Your Online BusinessAbout This EpisodeWhat does it mean to build your online business while still prioritizing self-care, family, and health? The fast-track to burnout is giving over all your priorities to your business. Jill and Breanne discuss how you can avoid burnout by living your values and culture, giving you the flexibility and adaptability to maintain work-life balance. This episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast discusses how you can build and structure your business so that you can take that time off, not only for yourself, but also to benefit your team.2022-03-3030 min
Visionary CEO PodcastThe Visionary Pyramid and CultureAbout This EpisodeEven if you have the right people for your online business on your team, you need to provide them an environment to thrive. The way to do that is through the Visionary Pyramid framework—a model for knowing how to make decisions, knowing what resources will be needed to make those decisions, and knowing how to empower your team to support you as the business owner in those decisions. Do you have the team support in place to be able to have your team make those decisions? If not, tune in to th...2022-03-2330 min
Visionary CEO PodcastCulture And TeamsAbout This EpisodeDo you know how to build a great team for your online business? Since it is impossible to separate your team structure from your profit structure, your team should have your back. A company's culture and values indicate how the team and profit structures are connected. In this episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast, Breanne and Jill explore what it takes to align your team with your business' values. Read More· Full episode transcript Key Takeaways· [1:33] How your cul...2022-03-1630 min
Visionary CEO PodcastCulture Attracts ClientsAbout This EpisodeWhen your business’ culture is operating from a place of transparency, integrity and in alignment with your values, you will attract the type of clients you want to work with. Breanne and Jill explore what it means to show up for your clients as it aligns to your values on this episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast. Read More· Full episode transcriptKey Takeaways[2:06] Extending the concept of culture and values by making better decisions...2022-03-0929 min
Visionary CEO PodcastCulture For ScalabilityAbout This EpisodeWelcome to Season 4! Breanne and Jill speak deeply and intentionally about building a culture that aligns with who you are and how you want your business to show up. Authenticity is the key to building a thriving culture without being performative. Building on the foundations from the first three seasons, discover how to keep your scalable business sustainable for years to come with a solid culture on this episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast.Read More• Full episode transcriptKey Takeaways[1:40] Breanne an...2022-03-0230 min
Visionary CEO PodcastHow To (Actually) Transfer OwnershipAbout This EpisodeAs the CEO and Visionary of your online business, you might think you don't need to be involved in every aspect of your job. In areas outside your zone of genius, such as management, you may think you can hire someone to take care of it. However, Breanne and Jill will show you why your leadership skills are fundamental for communicating with every team member and why transferring those skills to new team members is essential. This episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast discusses how to manage your teams in a...2021-12-0829 min
Visionary CEO PodcastScaling With Less AccessAbout This EpisodeWhat would happen if you took the one-on-one VIP coaching option off your website and you didn't have to worry about it? Are you afraid your clients wouldn’t get results and you would lose money? Breanne and Jill bust that myth. Because yes, you can still generate profit and client results with less personal access in your online coaching or consulting business-- saving you time and adding balance to your life. Find out how it’s done on this episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast.Read More...2021-12-0129 min
Visionary CEO PodcastNever Hide From Your Inbox AgainAbout This EpisodeAs a business owner, you're bombarded every day with noise from emails, Slack, DMs, Facebook Messenger, and everywhere else. So how do you deal with the distractions and stay focused on what moves the needle forward? Breanne and Jill will help you learn how to manage and tackle your inbox and incoming messages, so the information is actionable and not just noise. In this episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast, learn how to empower your business and your team to be the point of contact for your customers, rather than you. 2021-11-2426 min
Visionary CEO PodcastGet Off The Content Production Hamster WheelAbout This EpisodeIs your business on the content production treadmill and are you constantly hiring people to reach a larger audience? Breanne and Jill share how to boost your reach and influence whether you're outsourcing your content creation or not. It's not about blasting all your social media channels with tons of daily content; it's about being strategic and finding value to your business and value to your customers. Discover how you can get off the content production hamster wheel on this episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast. Read More· ...2021-11-1726 min
Visionary CEO PodcastOnboarding New HiresAbout This EpisodeHave you ever found yourself thinking that training your team requires more effort than just doing it yourself? What's really going on underneath that myth is a mistaken belief that your team should do things the same way that you've always done them. Learn how to transition control over to your team so you can realize bigger profits and better client outcomes on this episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast.Read More· Full episode transcript Key Takeaways· [2:00] Today’s myth up for...2021-11-1029 min
Visionary CEO PodcastLifestyle Business or Scalable Company?About This EpisodeHaving a scalable, seven-figure business doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your values, time, or happiness. Breanne and Jill bust the myth that having a seven-figure business means you must be miserable to get it. Discover the difference between a lifestyle business versus a truly scalable company and how you can get there in your own online business on this episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast.Read More· Full episode transcript Key Takeaways· [1:42] Is the added responsibility and stress of a large team...2021-11-0330 min
Visionary CEO PodcastDo Bigger Teams Mean Bigger Problems?About This EpisodeThink you need a massive team to scale your online business? Think again! Breanne and Jill bust that myth as they discuss how smaller, agile teams are more focused and provide smoother customer experiences. Not only do they cut profit margins, but they also eliminate headaches for you as the business owner. Find out how you can scale your business to seven figures and beyond with a smaller team on this episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast. Read More· Full episode transcript Ke...2021-10-2729 min
Visionary CEO PodcastIt’s Time To Streamline (Or Is It?)About This EpisodeThe reason you want to streamline your online business is to have your team be able to get ahead and take care of things. So, streamlining means cutting a bunch of steps out, right? Breanne and Jill bust that myth—streamlining is more about doing things differently so you can reinvest your time in the right places. A key element, often overlooked, is empowering your team members to make decisions so that you aren't the one being called upon to make those decisions on their behalf all the time. Join The Visionary CE...2021-10-2030 min
Visionary CEO PodcastTo SOP Or Not To SOPAbout This EpisodeThe myth that you need SOPs to keep everything from falling through the cracks and get your online coaching or consulting business to scale gets busted by Breanne and Jill. In fact, the more detailed SOP, or checklist, you create for your teams, the more cracks you create in the process. Learn a better way to empower the creative problem-solving skills of your team members, and keep yourself out of the weeds, that detailed SOPs will never be able to solve on this episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast.Read More...2021-10-1327 min
Visionary CEO PodcastIs Your Personal Brand Preventing You From Scaling?About This EpisodeDo you believe your personal brand is holding you back from scaling your online consulting or coaching business? Breanne and Jill are here to bust that myth! They discuss some of the common underlying fears that may be holding you back and what really drives customers to buy from you (guess what, it’s not your personal brand!). Find out how you can scale your personal brand while delivering results people will invest on this episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast.Read More5 Myths About Scaling A Personal Brand (For Coaches & Co...2021-10-0630 min
Visionary CEO PodcastThe Visionary Pyramid In ActionAbout This EpisodeThroughout Season 2, you have seen the Visionary Pyramid in action—offering more time, productive teams, and promotion within your business. The case studies show clients with the ability to take a step back and have a clearer understanding of what they do, how they do it, what value they provide, what team they need to accomplish it, and what culture they need underneath to support it. Breanne and Jill dive a little deeper into some of the interwoven themes that emerged from the case studies presented this season. In the Visionary CEO Po...2021-06-1631 min
Visionary CEO PodcastHow To Promote Yourself To CEOAbout This EpisodePromoting yourself is all about getting out of the day-to-day grind and allowing you to focus on higher-level leadership responsibilities. Join Breanne and Jill for a debrief on Autumn Witt Boyd’s conversation from the last episode so you can apply the learnings inside your online business. This episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast explores how promoting yourself can result in a sustainable high-touch business model and a high-performance team culture.Key Takeaways[1:48] Debriefing our conversation with Autumn Witt Boyd from the last ep...2021-06-0930 min
Visionary CEO PodcastA Conversation with Autumn Witt BoydAbout This EpisodeLast year, Autumn Witt Boyd's law firm experienced rapid growth. She needed to figure out how not to be involved in everything as the firm's founder and lead attorney because she was doing 19 people's job descriptions. Autumn shares how she is successfully managing the rapid growth while scaling a high-performing team and developing a thriving team culture – all while removing herself from the day-to-day weeds of the business – on this episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast.Key Takeaways[0:47] Meet Breanne and Jill’s third...2021-06-0230 min
Visionary CEO PodcastThe Thing About Being The CEOAbout This EpisodeHow do you perceive your role as CEO of your business? Is it time for a promotion? Breanne and Jill think so. You will need a new job description that encompasses what you really want to be doing as a business owner. But with a new job description comes new responsibilities. To be successful in this promotion, you will need to create a space for yourself and your team to accept the new role and put in place success measurements. At the same time, you must prioritize internalizing how effectively you are...2021-05-2630 min
Visionary CEO PodcastHow To Empower Your TeamAbout This EpisodeThe secret to super-profitable teams is to build a culture that empowers and creates efficiency. We learned from Jeni Bee last week that she accomplished this by effective management. Her managerial role was that of a facilitator and learner, not a dictator; Jeni inspired and empowered her high-performing team. In this episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast, Breanne and Jill discuss how you can use Jeni's management techniques to give your team ownership in your online business.Key Takeaways[2:21] What it means to manage in a...2021-05-1930 min
Visionary CEO PodcastA Conversation with Jeni BeeAbout This EpisodeWe talked with Jeni Bee about how she rejected the typical top-down management styles and opted for team ownership and empowerment in its place. She managed a group of contractors into a seamless team by aligning on communication, building culture, and removing the owner from the sole decision-making process. This led to a highly motivated and productive team, a fun and inspiring work environment, and a management position open for strategic roles rather than micromanagement. Learn how Jeni made the transition on this episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast.2021-05-1230 min
Visionary CEO PodcastThe Thing About TeamAbout This EpisodeWhen you empower your teams with ownership, the real magic happens. It is true ownership when your team members understand what is best for the business and want to learn how to make better decisions on their own, freeing you from bottlenecking the process. When Breanne and Jill show you what authentic team empowerment looks like for your business, you may learn that you were doing it wrong. In this week's episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast, find out how to empower your team to avoid feeling burnt out. 2021-05-0530 min
Visionary CEO PodcastHow You Can Get More TimeAbout This EpisodeBreanne and Jill dig into Keila's case study from the previous episode to glean some lessons that can be applied to a larger set of businesses. Keila shared with us three key elements for gaining control of how time flows in her business: creating partnerships with her clients, empowering her employees to collaborate, and stepping into a leadership role. Listen to the Visionary CEO Podcast to find out how you can apply the same principles to your business so that you have more time flexibility and keep yourself out of the day-to-day...2021-04-2832 min
Visionary CEO PodcastA Conversation with Keila Hill-TrawickAbout This EpisodeKeila Hill-Trawick joins us this week for a conversation about time and how she was able to get more of it in her business. In this case study, Keila demonstrates how focusing her core offer and aligning her team brought more time into her accounting firm. By building the foundations learned in Visionary CEO Academy, she now has the flexibility to take time off during weekends and the year. Her team has also found empowerment during the process, further adding to Keila’s bank of time. Learn how Keila was able to do...2021-04-2130 min
Visionary CEO PodcastThe Thing About TimeAbout This EpisodeWhen it comes to time, it's really more about priorities than about time itself. Breanne and Jill introduce you to a method they call the "Apocalypse List" to help you figure out your priorities. Plus, learn the most effective way to block your time so you're kind to your future self. Listen to this episode of the Visionary CEO Podcast to see how to find time to create the systemic and structural changes you need to reduce the number of items on your to-do list.Key Takeaways2021-04-1429 min
Visionary CEO PodcastWe're Back! Kicking Off Season 2About This EpisodeUsing examples from real-life case studies featuring our amazing clients, we take the lessons you learned from season one into season two of the Visionary CEO Podcast. We will be focusing on three common problems that we find people encounter as they go through the promotion process to becoming a Visionary CEO: organizing teams, time management, and promoting yourself up the Visionary Pyramid. Let's dive into the details of what to look for when applying the knowledge we gained in season one to your business.Key Takeaways2021-04-0705 min
Visionary CEO PodcastIt All Comes Down To ThisAbout This EpisodeYou need to step out of your own way as the visionary CEO of your business. To do that, you need to step into your leadership mindset. Breanne and Jill reveal how applying team leadership, client leadership, and self-leadership consistently at every step of the Academy framework will deliver the results and outcomes necessary to scale your business. In this episode, you will understand how leadership interweaves at every point of this season's Visionary CEO Podcast. Key Takeaways[3:23] We need to apply what we h...2021-03-1031 min
Visionary CEO PodcastBuilding A Culture That WorksAbout This EpisodeOur focus has been on the Visionary Pyramid and how your teams can realign with your delivery methodology so you can take a step back from the How decisions. In this episode, we discuss how your Culture acts as the guiding force that holds your Visionary Pyramid together. It is crucial that you set up a business culture with systems, behaviors, and practices that align with your values to empower your team and grow your business. Listen to the Visionary CEO Podcast to discover the five essential elements for cultural systems you...2021-03-0330 min
Visionary CEO PodcastThe Visionary PyramidAbout This EpisodeDespite having a vision, it is almost impossible to grow and scale your business just by being the one holding it all together. You need to elevate yourself to the top of the Visionary Pyramid and learn how to empower your team by giving them their own decision-making power and authority. The pyramid will thrive, and you will no longer have to tangle with the weeds of day-to-day business, giving you control of your seven-figure business. Find out how the Visionary Pyramid works with Breanne and Jill on the Visionary CEO Podcast.2021-02-2430 min
Visionary CEO PodcastStructuring A Scalable Delivery TeamAbout This EpisodeHow do you remove yourself from being the person that does all the delivery, but still see your business continue to grow and scale? Build a scalable delivery team that supports your High-Value Hybrid business! Breanne and Jill use an exercise for structuring a billion-dollar product ops team, building on the three dials and infinitely scalable delivery model from the last episode. Plus, they dive deep into how you can use cohorting with your teams for efficient delivery at a large scale, available now on the Visionary CEO Podcast. 2021-02-1730 min
Visionary CEO PodcastInfinitely Scalable DeliveryAbout This EpisodeIt’s critical to find the unique blend of delivery methods that are going to work for your business. On this episode, Breanne and Jill reveal how to scale up your delivery and expand your client capacity. Discover how to apply infinitely scalable delivery using the High-Value Hybrid on the Visionary CEO Podcast. Key Takeaways[1:19] Last time we analyzed how to find where your delivery model is not scaling and getting bottlenecked. Now let’s dive into fixing it.[3:32] What the H...2021-02-1029 min
Visionary CEO PodcastHow To Identify Your BottlenecksAbout This EpisodeIdentifying your bottlenecks is a critical step to building a scalable business. Breanne and Jill outline a practical exercise you can use to analyze and isolate the key points in your workflows that hold up your process. With this exercise, you will be able to find the balance that gives you the maximum amount of value to the client at the maximum amount of profit to your business. Learn how to break free from your bottlenecks on the Visionary CEO Podcast. Key Takeaways[0:32] Dig deep i...2021-02-0329 min
Visionary CEO PodcastIs Your Core Offer Scalable?About This Episode:You know you want to scale your business to seven figures and beyond - but have you stopped to consider if your core offer is up to the task? Having the right scalable core offer and business model will free you from the day-to-day headaches. Your clients will be happier, and you will see the profits you desire! Breanne and Jill reveal how having the one, right scalable offer gets you foundational results on the Visionary CEO Podcast. Key Takeaways[0:33] Introduction: A deep dive on the Vi...2021-01-2729 min
Visionary CEO PodcastThe Visionary CEO FrameworkAbout This Episode:Scaling doesn't have to mean sacrificing profit, building a massive team, and hustling harder. It also doesn't have to mean you need to sacrifice results or lose the high-touch along the way. In fact, achieving true scalability requires you to put into place just a few key structures. Join in and listen to Breanne and Jill explain the three foundational pillars your online business needs to get scalable results, today on the Visionary CEO Podcast. Key Takeaways[1:20] Why do we get stuck in the day to d...2021-01-2031 min
Visionary CEO PodcastRewindRewind (featuring Breanne Dyck and Jill Joevenazzo of Visionary CEO Academy Podcast)About This Episode:From the importance of structure, to the danger of unclear expectations, to the time when Jill made Breanne sign a contract about what it means to "make a plan" ... we wanted to share some of the hard lessons we’ve learned about growing and scaling our business, so you can save yourself from some of those headaches.Key Takeaways[0:34] Hop in our time machine and find out what our corporate jobs in higher education was like bef...2021-01-1329 min
Visionary CEO PodcastStop Bottlenecking and Start ScalingAbout This Episode:What would happen to your business if you suddenly had 10, 20, or 50 new clients wanting to work with you? Could you take an unexpected leave for a few days and your business will carry on perfectly? Does your team get things done without you having to manage every little thing?If you answered ‘no’ to any of these, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re like most of the online business owners and entrepreneurs we talk to every day. We're looking at the top three challenges that pre...2021-01-0657 minVisionary CEO PodcastVisionary CEO Podcast IntroductionWith more than twenty combined years of experience in operations, finance, team building, and business development, Breanne Dyck and Jill Joevenazzo have helped hundreds of entrepreneurs structure their businesses for sustainable, profitable scale.Visionary CEO Podcast aims to help the coach, strategist or the consultant, who have built their thriving business. Perhaps you have moved beyond the beginner stage; making good money, but the business is almost grown to the point where the growth has become a problem. Overworked or overwhelmed. When you are past the beginner stage. What happens then?...2021-01-0514 min