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Lady Quest PodcastLady Quest Podcast072: The Undeniable Power of Theatre - With Christina Toth & Grace KileyLet's talk about the power of theatre!! In today's episode Ariel is joined for a conversation with Christina Toth and Grace Kiley who are NYC actresses performing in the play Collected Stories in the East Village this May.Tune in for topics that range from playing controversial characters (like Christina's role on Orange is the New Black), to the power of IMAGINATION, to finding the courage to make your own art.Listen in, then buy your tickets! I'll be there for the show on Saturday, May 17th at 7pm.Tickets: Click for Collected...2025-04-1045 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#55: Diversifying Revenue StreamsIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the critical importance of diversifying revenue streams for business resilience and sustainability. Kiley emphasizes the need for businesses to adapt and innovate continuously to thrive in a changing economy.Understanding Revenue Concentration Risks 01:15The Blessing and Curse of Recurring Revenue 03:32 Example of Diversifying Revenue 08:37 Innovating Services for Sustainable Growth 10:22 Links & Follow-ups:Learn more at rayneix.com & kileypeters.com Downloads available at MBPDownloads.comWork with us at RAYNEIX.com & RIXAccelerator.com Submit questions at MBPPodcast.com Newsletter Signup: RIXNewsletter.com Linkedin: Kiley P...2025-03-2513 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#54: Identifying & Protecting Your Most Valuable AssetsIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about  the importance of identifying and protecting valuable business assets to build a resilient and thriving business. Kiley shares her personal experience of realizing the value of her business assets post-exit and encourages business owners to understand and leverage their worth for future opportunities.Identifying Valuable Business Assets 01:58Maximizing Business Value and Future Opportunities 11:23Links & Follow-ups:Learn more at rayneix.com & kileypeters.com Downloads available at MBPDownloads.comWork with us at RAYNEIX.com & RIXAccelerator.com Submit questions at MBPPodcast.com Newsletter Sign...2025-03-1812 minWalk Through PodcastWalk Through PodcastFrom Diagnosis to Victory: A Personal JourneySend us a textLife often leads us through challenging valleys, and it takes unwavering faith and support to navigate them. In this enlightening episode, we delve into Kiley's story—a journey marked by the discovery of a brain tumor, her move from California to Tennessee, and the transformative power of community. Kiley opens up about her desire for a safer environment for her daughter and how that desire intertwined with her health crisis. The impactful moments of her diagnosis reveal the fears and questions that surfaced during this harrowing time. Yet amidst the uncertainty, Kil...2025-03-0432 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#51: Building a Transferable Asset with IntentionIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the Intentional Exit Framework, a comprehensive approach to building a transferable business. She emphasizes the importance of reducing owner dependency, understanding financial metrics, and developing a strong leadership team. Kiley encourages business owners to plan for their future and consider the legacy they want to leave behind, ultimately creating a stronger business for themselves and their teams.Understanding Transferable Assets 03:34Key Components of the Intentional Exit Framework 08:17 Recommended Resources 17:50Recommended Resources:Download The Intentional Exit Checklist at MBPDownloads.com.Explore w...2025-02-2519 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#49: Building While Burned OutIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the challenges of building a business while experiencing burnout. Kiley shares her personal experiences with burnout and emphasizes the importance of recognizing its signs, creating a recovery plan, and designing a sustainable business model. Lastly, she highlights the necessity of prioritizing self-care and setting boundaries to avoid burnout, and provides resources for listeners to help them on their journey to recovery.Recognizing the Signs of Burnout 03:08   Designing a Sustainable Business 09:03 Recommended Resources 15:07 Links & Follow-ups:Learn more at rayneix.com & kileypeters.com D...2025-02-1117 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#46: Building Your Strategic RoadmapIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the importance of building a strategic roadmap for entrepreneurs. Kiley emphasizes the need to shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset, focusing on long-term goals and effective delegation. The conversation outlines six key categories for strategic planning and provides a structured approach to breaking down goals into manageable tasks.The Six Categories of Strategic Planning 04:50Effective Delegation and Team Management 10:02Recommended Resources 15:22Recommended Resources:10 Times Is Easier than 2 Times by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Strategic Roadmap t...2025-01-2116 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#45: Prioritizing What's Important Now (WIN)In this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the WIN - What’s Important Now. Kiley shares how entrepreneurs can prioritize their time and energy with this mantra in mind. When caught in or presented with a situation, ask yourself, “What’s important now?”When to Use WIN 1:00Recommended Resources 4:18Links & Follow-ups:Learn more at MakeBusinessPersonal.com & KileyPeters.com Downloads available at MBPDownloads.comWork with us at RAYNEIX.com & RIXAccelerator.com Submit questions at MBPPodcast.com Newsletter Signup: RIXNewsletter.com Linkedin: Kiley Peters & RAYNE IXInstagram: @kileypeters & @rayneix Email: info@rayneix.2025-01-1405 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#44 Managing the Seasonality of Your BusinessIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the importance of understanding the seasonality of a business for effective planning and management. She emphasizes that every business experiences fluctuations throughout the year, which can impact financial planning, staffing, and operational strategies. Kiley shares insights on how to analyze business cycles, manage resources, and prepare for both busy and slow seasons. Lastly, she also highlights the significance of data in recognizing patterns and making informed decisions to ensure business sustainability.Understanding Seasonality of Business 2:15Know Your Numbers 10:16Recommended Resources 13:55Links...2025-01-0715 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#43: Building Your Content Marketing StrategyIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the importance of building a content marketing strategy, particularly for service-based brands. Kiley emphasizes the need for personal connection in marketing and introduces the TLC Wheel, a framework for simplifying content creation. Lastly, Kiley provides practical examples of how to generate original pieces of content and highlights resources for effective content marketing.TLC Wheel 2:34Practical Examples of Content Strategy 5:15Recommended Resources 9:41Links & Follow-ups:Learn more at MakeBusinessPersonal.com & KileyPeters.com Downloads available at MBPDownloads.comWork with us at RAYNEIX.com & R...2024-12-1711 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#42: Becoming a Thought LeaderIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the essential elements of becoming a thought leader, emphasizing the need for a unique perspective and consistent branding. She outlines the importance of understanding your audience and creating content that resonates with them. Kiley also introduces the concept of 'belief builders' as a framework for developing content that addresses potential customer objections. Throughout the episode, Kiley provides practical advice and resources for those looking to establish their thought leadership in a crowded market.Consistency and Branding in Thought Leadership 5:57Understanding Your Audience and...2024-12-1014 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#41: Finding Your Unique Marketing PositioningIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the importance of finding a unique marketing positioning through the concept of TruSPEX. Kiley emphasizes the need for businesses to identify their differentiators and personal definitions of success to effectively serve their clients. Lastly, Kiley provides insights into how to articulate these unique perspectives and encourages listeners to embrace their individuality in business.Your Unique Differentiator 0:55TruSPEX Examples 05:25Defining Your TruSPEX 06:35Links & Follow-ups:Learn more at MakeBusinessPersonal.com & KileyPeters.com Downloads available at MBPDownloads.comWork with us at RAYNEIX.com & R...2024-12-0310 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#40: Live Coaching: Managing Your BandwidthIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters conducts live coaching with Nora Lahl, the COO of Lightburn, a digital customer experience agency. Nora finds herself getting sidetracked by small, easy tasks instead of focusing on larger, more strategic projects. During this coaching session, Kiley offers suggestions to help Nora define new strategies for managing time, realize the importance of prioritizing, and how to stay focused to achieve her goals.The Importance of External Accountability and Boundaries 05:50Breaking Down Big Projects into Smaller Milestones 12:52Communicating Needs and Work Preferences to Your Team 17:23Embracing Your Strengths for Personal...2024-11-2631 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#100: Celebrating Lessons Learned in Life & EntrepreneurshipIn this 100th episode of Welcome to Eloma, Kiley Peters talks about her reflection on the journey of the podcast, its purpose, and the insights gained from interviewing various guests. Kiley emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities, trusting the process, and the roller coaster nature of entrepreneurship. The episode culminates in a mashup of insights from the past 99 episodes, showcasing the collective wisdom shared by guests.Links and follow-ups:Connect with KileyLearn more at WelcomeToEloma.comWork with us at RAYNEIX.com Newsletter Signup: RIXNewsletter.com Li...2024-11-2037 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#39: Delegating The Sh*t Out of Your BusinessIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the critical importance of delegation in business. Kiley emphasizes that to build a business one loves, it's essential to delegate tasks that drain energy and focus on what one does best. Kiley provides insights on identifying energy drainers, leveraging technology for efficiency, setting clear expectations, and finding the right people to delegate tasks to. She encourages a phased approach to delegation, starting with low-cost options, and gradually increasing responsibilities to optimize productivity and growth.Identifying Energy Drainers 02:36 Leveraging Technology for Delegation 07:37Finding the R...2024-11-1916 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#37: Managing Your TimeIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about her personal insights and strategies for effective time management, the importance of creating space for productivity, strategic scheduling, and the value of breaks and delegation. She discusses her approach to managing meetings, prioritizing tasks, and the significance of being mindful about how time is spent, especially for entrepreneurs. Kiley also highlights the need for continuous improvement in time management practices and suggests resources for further learning.Creating Space for Productivity 02:25 Strategic Scheduling and Meeting Management 4:55The Importance of Breaks and Delegation 8:51L...2024-11-0514 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#36: Calculating Your Bandwidth & Earning PotentialIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the importance of calculating bandwidth and earning potential for both solopreneurs and businesses with billable team members. Kiley emphasizes the need to understand how much time can be billed, the impact of operating expenses, and strategies for increasing revenue. This episode is divided into two main sections: one focusing on solopreneurs and the other on businesses with teams, providing insights on pricing, cost management, and the importance of delegation.Understanding Bandwidth 01:56Seasonality 4:12Calculating for Billable Team Members 7:19Links & Follow-ups:Learn...2024-10-2917 minHealthy & Productive Living | Habits, Time Management, Routines, Consistency, Motivation, Weight Loss for Women Over 40Healthy & Productive Living | Habits, Time Management, Routines, Consistency, Motivation, Weight Loss for Women Over 40Official Trailer: Healthy & Productive Living with Kiley OwenDoes life feel a little too busy and chaotic? Between your family, your career, home upkeep, meal planning and prep, and so many other things... do you find it difficult to live a lifestyle that feels healthy... and productive... but also calm and unrushed?    If so, you are definitely not alone, and you are in the right place! This podcast is all about creating healthy and productive habits that last.... in a way that feels relaxed, but also fun and exciting! Definitely not restrictive and boring.   I'm your host, Kiley Owen. I'm...2024-10-2503 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#35: Pricing Your ServicesIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the importance of properly pricing services for entrepreneurs. She emphasizes the need to recognize the true value of one's time and expertise, the significance of understanding the audience and their needs, and the necessity of mapping out processes to determine pricing. Kiley also provides insights on calculating a minimum hourly rate and adjusting pricing based on client expectations, while cautioning against undervaluing services.Identifying Your Audience and Their Needs 03:01Mapping Out Your Process and Pricing 6:18Calculating Your Minimum Hourly Rate 8:01Links...2024-10-2222 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#32: Building Your Starter and Scalable ProductsIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the importance of building starter and scalable products. A starter product is a low-risk, low-investment offering that allows clients to test working with you. Scalable products, on the other hand, are offerings that create additional revenue streams and ongoing opportunities with existing clients. Join Kiley as she provides ideas and recommendations for starter and scalable products. Revisiting Your Signature Product as Your Starter Offering 01:31Creating Scalable Products for Additional Revenue Streams 4:19Recommended Resources 7:55Links & Follow-ups:Learn more at MakeBusinessPersonal.com & K...2024-10-0109 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#31: Building Your Signature ProductIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the importance of productizing services and focuses specifically on building a signature product. Kiley explains the three types of productized services: starter, signature, and scalable. She emphasizes the need to go through the steps of audience research, problem identification, and process mapping to create a signature product. Kiley outlines five core questions to ask when building a signature product, including identifying the core problem, determining what the audience needs to know, organizing the content, deciding on the delivery method, and establishing the operational workflow.2024-09-2413 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#30: Live Coaching: Building Your Internal & Client-Facing ProcessesIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, conducts live coaching with Susie Moon from Susie Moon Consulting. Susie helps small business owners get in front of their ideal clients through networking and speaking opportunities. The challenge is to streamline the process of onboarding clients and delivering visibility packages. The current process involves a call to determine fit, sending a contract via Zoho Sign, creating an invoice in QuickBooks, and tracking opportunities in a Google Sheet. Susie wants to automate the process and remove herself from the delivery. Kiley’s coaching includes ana...2024-09-1742 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#95: Understanding Money with Michelle Arpin BeginaIn this episode of Welcome to Eloma, Michelle Arpin Begina, Financial Change Maker of MichelleAB, talks about the challenges entrepreneurs face in understanding and managing their finances. Michelle shares the catalyst for writing her book, which was a desire to help people talk openly about money and realize their financial potential. Kiley and Michelle explore the concept of financial traumas and how they can impact our relationship with money. Michelle shares personal stories and examples to illustrate the importance of acknowledging and honoring our experiences with money. They also discuss the idea of self-sabotage and the significance of our...2024-09-1139 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#29: Building Your Internal Processes & Client-Facing MethodologiesIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the importance of processes in increasing efficiency, profitability, and scalability in business. She highlights that creating and documenting processes is crucial for increasing the value of a business and making it less reliant on the owner. Kiley discusses three types of processes: client-facing methodology, internal deliverable processes, and backend operational processes. Lastly, Kiley mentions the significance of mapping out processes to delegate tasks and create systems to support execution.Types of Processes: Client-Facing Methodology, Deliverable Processes, Backend Operational Processes 03:17Mapping Out Processes for...2024-09-1016 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#28: Clarifying The Problems Your Business SolvesIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the importance of getting clear on the problems you solve in your business. Kiley recommends spending time to name the problems you solve, as it makes marketing easier and helps your audience identify you as the solution. Kiley highlights the value of audience research and listening to their words when using them in your marketing. She emphasizes the need to speak to your audience, clarify their problems, and determine which align with your skills and goals. Lastly, Kiley discusses the importance of owning your...2024-09-0309 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#94: Reflecting on Entrepreneurial Lessons from Past Jobs with Kiley PetersIn this episode of Welcome to Eloma, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about reflecting on the lessons she learned from her various jobs throughout her career and how they prepared her for entrepreneurship. She shares 20 jobs she had over nearly 20 years, including babysitting, working at a movie theater, being a preschool swim instructor, serving tables, working in retail, being an apartment manager, and more. Each job taught her valuable skills such as crisis management, staying focused, attention to detail, emotional intelligence, customer service, leadership, and more. She emphasizes the importance of playing, dreaming bigger, and being authentic...2024-08-2836 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#26: Live Coaching: Identifying Your Target AudienceIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters conducts live coaching with Leia Ferrari Traner, founder of Carmen Diana, a tech and talent advocate for underestimated businesses and their founders. Kiley guides Leia in defining her audience and steps on how to achieve it. Leia primarily works with nonprofits and for-profits owned or run by women and people of color. Her focus is on impact-driven programming for underestimated audiences. The goal is to increase opportunities and create a different world for future generations.  As homework and one of the steps in defining her audience, Leia intends to...2024-08-2028 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#25: Conducting Audience ResearchIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the importance of audience research and provides a step-by-step guide on how to conduct it effectively. She emphasizes the need to understand and identify your target audience in order to serve them better. Kiley recommends creating a short script and reaching out to specific individuals in your network for interviews. She also suggests asking questions about their challenges, past experiences, ideal solutions, and expected investments. Kiley also advises recording the interviews and analyzing the responses for patterns. The goal of audience research is to...2024-08-1317 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#24: Identifying Your Target AudienceIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about getting clear on your target audience and how it is crucial for business success. Without a clear target audience, you waste time, energy, and money. Understanding your target audience helps you identify the problems you solve for them and create the best solutions. It goes beyond demographics and focuses on their values, motivators, and decision-making processes. Kiley introduces the ABCDs framework (Activators and values, Behaviors, Conversion triggers, and Demographics) and explains how it can help you identify your target audience. The ABCDs Framework 3:14C...2024-08-0618 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#23: Building Your Brand FundamentalsIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the importance of establishing brand fundamentals for a business. She covers various aspects of brand fundamentals, including significance, mission, values, core behaviors, true specs, positioning statement, and elevator pitch. Kiley provides examples and explanations for each concept and emphasizes the need for clarity and alignment in these fundamentals. Lastly, she highlights the significance of audience research and iterative refinement in developing brand fundamentals.Significance, Mission, and Values 1:53Guiding Principles: Core Behaviors and True Specs 7:17Recommended Resources 15:45Quotes “First and foremost, thi...2024-07-3017 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#22: Creating Space to GrowIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the importance of creating space for oneself, not just physically but also mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. This episode focuses on how to create this space and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in finding time. Kiley provides tips and tactics for creating space, including structuring your calendar, taking regular big thinking getaways, and implementing quarterly strategic planning. Other suggestions include setting aside dedicated days for focused work, shortening meetings, saying no to non-essential tasks, avoiding multitasking, and being mindful of the mental and emotional energy...2024-07-2320 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#91: Regulating Your Nervous System with Ava Johanna PendlIn this episode of Welcome to Eloma, Ava Johanna Pendl, Executive Coach and Founder of The Academy of Breath, talks about the importance of regulating the nervous system for entrepreneurs. Kiley and Ava discuss the challenges that entrepreneurs face, such as constant productivity and lack of boundaries, which can lead to burnout and dysregulation. Ava explains the symptoms of a dysregulated nervous system, such as anxiety and physical ailments, and offers practical tips for regulating the nervous system, including slowing down, creating space, and practicing breathwork. They also discuss the importance of integration and reflection in educational programs and...2024-07-1740 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#21: Shifting Your MindsetIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the importance of mindset and shifting our perspective. Kiley emphasizes that mindset is the most important thing to focus on for personal and professional success. She introduces a coaching exercise called the balance formula, which helps shift perspective and explore different viewpoints. Kiley also shares tips on reframing and adopting an abundance and growth mindset. She encourages listeners to define success for themselves and prioritize self-care.Creating Space 1:58Changing Your Mindset Role Playing 4:19Recommended Resources 16:21Quotes“I love the phrase, ev...2024-07-1618 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#20: Naming What You Need and Need to KnowIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the concept of 'Facts' and the importance of taking inventory of personal and professional resources. It delves into the emotional aspect of this process and introduces an acronym 'FACTS' to represent finances, attitude, content, team, and skills. Kiley shares a personal experience of focusing on what was lacking and the impact of transparency in leadership. The episode also highlights the significance of doubling down on existing resources and provides recommended resources for further exploration.Introduction about FACTS 1:49Honest Conversations: Facts and Lessons 5:35 Recommended R...2024-07-0911 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#90: Building Your Wealth Strategy with Chelsea Ransom-CooperIn this episode of Welcome to Eloma, Chelsea Ransom-Cooper, Chief Financial Planning Officer of Zenith Wealth Partners, talks about how entrepreneurs can build wealth within their businesses and outside of their businesses. Kiley and Chelsea explore the potholes that women founders often fall into when it comes to navigating wealth creation, such as thinking of their business as a lifestyle practice and not considering scale and profitability. They also discuss the importance of managing people and creating a culture that inspires and motivates employees. They touch on the topic of debt and how entrepreneurs can strategically leverage i...2024-07-0341 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#19: Stating Your Goals and Creating a RoadmapIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about personal leadership and how to lead oneself and others to achieve goals. Kiley breaks down the discussion into three main categories: personal goals, financial goals, and professional goals, encouraging listeners to dream and think about what they want in various aspects of their lives!Introduction to Personal Leadership 0:57Setting Financial Goals 4:21Recommended Resources 10:43Quotes"What do you want and how are you gonna lead yourself and others to help make it happen?" 0:27“I've worked with a lot of women and of...2024-07-0213 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#18: Optimizing Your Time & EnergyIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the importance of optimizing time and energy as part of The D&A of Success framework. Kiley emphasizes the need to delegate tasks that drain energy and focus on activities that align with personal strengths and passions. She also provides a few exercises to help individuals assess their current situation and set goals for improvement.Optimizing Time and Energy: The D&A of Success 0:39Delegating Tasks to Increase Productivity 1:18Recommended Resources 8:41Quotes"You're probably spending your time and energy doing...2024-06-2517 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#89: Preparing Your Business for Exit with Carrie KerpenIn this episode of Welcome to Eloma, Carrie Kerpen, Former CEO and Founder of Likeable, talks about the process of preparing a business for exit and successfully negotiating an eight-figure sale. Kiley and Carrie emphasize the importance of building a business with the end in mind and creating scalable, repeatable processes. Carrie shares her experience of staying committed to her business for 14 years and the challenges she faced along the way. Also highlighted in this episode is the significance of finding the right partner and ensuring a smooth transition for the team and culture. Moreover, Carrie Kerpen s...2024-06-1939 minMake Business PersonalMake Business Personal#17: Identifying What Makes You SignificantIn this episode of Make Business Personal, Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, talks about the first step in defining success for ourselves: discovering our significance. She explores the big questions of why we exist and who we are meant to serve. Kiley emphasizes the importance of aligning our work with our personal significance and shares her own journey of discovering her purpose. Discovering Your Significance 1:11Aligning Work with Personal Significance 6:06Recommended Resources 12:52Quotes“The big questions we wanna talk about when we're talking about discovering your significance are, why do you exist? Why are you...2024-06-1815 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#88: Beating Burnout with Julian ReeveIn this episode of Welcome to Eloma, Julian Reeve, CEO of Perfect Equilibrium Inc, talks about burnout, the causes, and prevention strategies. Julian shares his personal experience of burnout after working as the Musical Director for the Broadway show, Hamilton, and then taking over 25 Broadway shows around the world as a Music Director, and how it led to a heart attack. Kiley and Julian explore the signs and symptoms of burnout, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness. Julian also highlights the difference between stress and burnout and the three dimensions of burnout: Overwhelming exhaustionCynicism and detachmentIneffectivenessThey d...2024-06-0544 minEntrepreneurshhtEntrepreneurshhtEP#: 4 Chad Kagy BMX AthleteWelcome to the 4th episode of entrepreneushht podcast with hosts Anthony & Kiley. In this Episode we get to know 15x X-Games Medalist, Dew Tour Champ, Nitro Circus Personality, and Prairie Sailor athlete. Meet one of the most genuine people in the game. Anthony and Kiley get to know Chad's journey from start to finish and his re-birth into his second career. Overview:The "Entrepreneurshht" podcast is dedicated to highlighting, entertaining, and informing ambitious individuals interested in entrepreneurship.Hosted by business entrepreneurs Kiley and Anthony, the podcast delves into the experiences and insights of key...2024-04-151h 45Make Business PersonalMake Business Personal#1: Introducing Make Business Personal with Kiley PetersMake Business Personal is a podcast for entrepreneurs, business owners, executives and leaders who believe that people matter most. For those who believe we need to make business personal to really live the lives we desire for ourselves and our families.Business is personal and revolves around human connections and relationships.Define success on your terms and do not be influenced by societal expectations.Be honest about what changes you need to make to align with the life you want.Add more fun into your life to avoid burnout and enjoy the entrepreneurship journey.Quotes“My...2024-04-0205 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#85: Defining Success for Yourself with Kiley PetersLooking to redefine success on your own terms? Host Kiley Peters dives into the concept of personal success and shares what she calls the "D&A of Success" framework. Drawing on her experiences with Brainchild Studios, her digital marketing agency, and the founding of RAYNE IX, Kiley guides listeners toward understanding that pursuing someone else's definition of success can lead only to burnout and dissatisfaction.The "D&A of Success" framework is a tool Kiley created to guide individuals in aligning their endeavors with their own visions of success. This framework, rooted in the principle of making...2024-03-2721 minEntrepreneurshhtEntrepreneurshhtEp#1: Velo GarageWelcome to the first episode of entrepreneushht podcast with hosts Anthony & Kiley. In this episode we introduce each other as well as talk mainly about Kiley's Business Velo Garage & Tap House located in North Kansas City. Enjoy!Overview:The "Entrepreneurshht" podcast is dedicated to highlighting, entertaining, and informing ambitious individuals interested in entrepreneurship.Hosted by business entrepreneurs Kiley and Anthony, the podcast delves into the experiences and insights of key members of the business community, primarily focusing on the Kansas City area.The podcast revolves around four main pillars of starting and maintaining a...2024-03-2557 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#83: Elevating All Voices Through Effective Storytelling with Tyshun WardlawReady to transform your entrepreneurial journey through storytelling? Join host Kiley Peters as she sits down with Tyshun Wardlaw, owner of Wardlaw Production, to explore how storytelling can elevate your business.Discover the keys to effective storytelling: innovation, audience understanding, and authenticity. Tyshun debunks common storytelling myths, emphasizing the importance of innovation and authenticity in narrative construction. They discuss tailoring stories to specific audiences and the significance of clarity, precision, and authenticity in messaging.Moving to practical tips, Tyshun advises leveraging available resources, even on a budget, and being resourceful in a non-traditional business model...2024-02-2834 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#82: Building Intrapreneurs with Kiley PetersDo you want to empower your team to take ownership, innovate, and lead with impact? In this thought-provoking episode of Welcome to Eloma, host Kiley Peters delves deep into the concept of building intrapreneurs within organizations – individuals who not only embrace an ownership mindset but also thrive on taking calculated risks, fostering innovation, and prioritizing people.Kiley passionately emphasizes the significant benefits that come with nurturing intrapreneurs. These benefits include remarkable improvements in talent retention, leadership capabilities, and the development of enhanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills among your team members. Kiley strongly encourages entrepreneurs to...2024-02-1434 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#81: Cultivating Stamina and Resilience with Steven PivnikEntrepreneurship is like an endurance sport, requiring not just skill but also grit and unwavering perseverance. In this episode, Kiley Peters is joined by Steven Pivnik, an entrepreneur, Ironman athlete and freshly-minted author. Together, they dive into the valuable lessons Steven shares from his entrepreneurial and endurance sport experiences.Over 26 years, Steven’s business expanded to include 200 employees across 12 countries. After exiting, Steven shares some of his biggest lessons. Steven emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities in business, sharing how an initially unexciting project evolved into a major revenue stream. He stresses the importance of staying alert an...2024-01-3129 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#80: Increasing Self-Awareness in Leadership with Zovig GarboushianFeeling like you've stumbled into leadership? Wishing for a way to lead with more confidence and less stress? In this episode of Welcome To Eloma, host Kiley Peters is joined by Zovig Garbushian, the founder of Boldness Ablaze Coaching. With a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years in brand marketing, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development, Zovig delves into the crucial role of self-awareness in leadership.Self-awareness goes beyond being just a popular term; it's a deeply impactful practice with far-reaching implications. It's a continuous journey of understanding who we are - our personalities, tendencies, and emotions...2024-01-1741 minThe Pineapple Express: A Millennial’s Guide to Love, Sex Positivity, Non-Monogamy, Polyamory & SwingingThe Pineapple Express: A Millennial’s Guide to Love, Sex Positivity, Non-Monogamy, Polyamory & Swinging48:The Parallels Between Swinging And Sex Work With KileySend us a textOn this episode of the Pineapple Express Podcast Kiley talks about her experience as a sex worker and the parallels it has to her swinging lifestyle. She talks about elements of consent, negotiation, boundaries, communication, and the exploration of sexual desires. She gives stories and opinions that some may not like hearing, but these are perspectives coming from someone in the sex work industry. To support sex workers please consider donating to  The Woodhull Freedom Foundation https://www.woodhullfoundation.org/My coaching website is LIVE 2024-01-0551 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#79: Protecting Your IP with Erin Austin"Your intellect is your greatest asset," asserts Erin Austin. Erin is a strategic lawyer and consultant who uses her 25+ years of practicing law, including roles as COO and general counsel at large and small IP-driven companies, to help businesses protect and leverage their expertise. Erin and Kiley Peters discuss intellectual property (IP) protection for entrepreneurs, helping listeners understand what IP really is, its significance in safeguarding their creative and intellectual work, and the essential steps for ensuring their innovations are legally protected.Erin emphasizes the universal nature of IP, revealing that any creation of the mind, whether...2024-01-0343 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#78: Goal Setting for the New Year with Kiley PetersAs 2023 draws to a close, join Kiley Peters in this episode of Welcome to Eloma, where she delves into the essential practice of year-end reflection and setting goals for the future. Kiley shares the "DNA of success" framework from RAYNE IX, an innovative approach to defining and achieving personal success in alignment with business objectives. This framework, centered on purpose, energy, action, and knowledge, offers a clear path for personal and professional growth.Kiley prompts listeners to deeply consider their motivations for starting a business, emphasizing how aligning everyday actions with long-term aspirations fuels ongoing motivation and...2023-12-2023 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#77: Building Communities with Deb SchellBuilding a community is tough. It's not easy, and anyone who tells you otherwise is lying. But here's the thing, communities have the power to change lives. This episode of Welcome to Eloma features host Kiley Peters in conversation with Deb Schell, a seasoned community strategist and co-founder of Community Consultants Collective.Delving into her rich experience in this space, having launched more than 60 online community projects, Deb highlights the essence of fostering intentional and authentic connections within a community. She emphasizes creating an environment of psychological safety where members feel a genuine sense of belonging. It's...2023-12-0645 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#75: Managing Cash Flow with Kiley Peters"Cash flow is king. It's like oxygen to a small business. We can't breathe, we can't operate without it," says Kiley Peters. In this episode, Kiley offers listeners tangible, actionable advice on the often tricky terrain of cash flow management. Her primary strategy hinges on a balanced approach: curbing costs while innovatively ramping up revenue.Starting with expenses, Kiley drives home the significance of periodic financial audits. By closely examining credit card statements, she suggests business owners can often find and eliminate unnecessary costs, leading to substantial savings. Additionally, she suggests that during financial crunches, b...2023-11-0827 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#74: Building Small Businesses with Pat Miller"Building a small business is not about just making money, it's about making your dreams come true." - Pat MillerIn this episode of the Welcome to Eloma podcast, host Kiley Peters sits down with Pat Miller, the idea coach and founder of the Idea Collective. Pat shares his journey of accidentally starting the Idea Collective during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. What began as a daily show to bring small business owners together during a time of uncertainty quickly grew into a thriving community of solopreneurs.Pat and Kiley discuss the struggles...2023-10-2536 minCoach2Scale: How Modern Leaders Build A Coaching CultureCoach2Scale: How Modern Leaders Build A Coaching CultureCoaching Sales like Soccer - Sarah Kiley - Coach2Scale - Episode # 005This guest is an extremely hardworking, strategic, and thoughtful leader with a wealth of experience in the SaaS sales world to draw from. Sarah Kiley is the Senior Vice President of Sales at SchoolStatus. Sarah Joins Host Matt Benelli to discuss how to establish a coaching culture, the importance of practice, and when to give feedback to your sales team.Takeaways:Laying out a set of values for your sales organization to live by is only part of building a culture. The other, more important facet is for those in leadership to embody...2023-09-0545 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#70: Managing Seasonality with Kiley PetersThis episode dives right into the heart of what Kiley is most passionate about: setting goals and making them work for the life you want to build. Through a lens of personal experience, she sheds light on the process of goal setting and goal timelines, and explores some take-aways she had from the book "10X Is Easier Than 2X," by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin P. Hardy.Kiley maps out the phases of a business - from the challenging first year of just keeping afloat to the bustling growth seen between years five to ten. But it’s no...2023-08-3025 minStraight Outta Studio BStraight Outta Studio BBonus Episode: Kiley & RangerJill and Maverick are at church camp this week, so me and Ranger had a funfilled few days of doing whatever Ranger wanted to do. Enjoy my co-host for the day, our 7 year old Ranger!Follow us on Social Media! Studio B Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiobsalon/ Jill's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianajillbland/ Kiley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kileybland/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/studiobshreveportTik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@straightouttastudiobhttps://www.tiktok.com/@kileytherealtor2023-08-0114 minThe Pineapple Express: A Millennial’s Guide to Love, Sex Positivity, Non-Monogamy, Polyamory & SwingingThe Pineapple Express: A Millennial’s Guide to Love, Sex Positivity, Non-Monogamy, Polyamory & Swinging30: Swinger Club Review: Colette New Orleans and Kiley dances on Bourbon StreetSend us a textOn this episode of the Pineapple Express podcast we talk about our adventures in New Orleans with the Life of Spices and Kiley dances on Bourbon street. We talk about some new friends we made and our spicy night at Colette New Orleans. New to the lifestyle? Or need a relationship coach? ⤵️https://www.expansiveconnection.com/workingwithusOpen-A Journey Through Love Preview https://youtu.be/5Rwb5-SZ_xs•Secrets Hideaway Resort and Spa September 21-24 with The Swinge...2023-07-2151 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#65: Calculating Business KPIs with Kiley Peters“The biggest takeaway I want you to think about in terms of launching your business is reframing this from how do I make the same amount of money I made at my W2 corporate job to how do I cover my living expenses, because there's a lot of different creative ways you can do that,” explains host Kiley Peters. Today, Kiley dives into a number of key business calculations and key performance indicators that every entrepreneur should consider when launching and growing their business. If you're looking to better understand your numbers, you won't want to miss this episode.2023-06-2835 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#60: Pivoting When Things Don’t Go As Planned with Kiley Peters“We can create a plan, and we can work towards executing that plan, but there's always going to be things that come up unexpectedly,” explains host Kiley Peters. No matter how well you plan, there will always be some kind of change that happens. Managing change by learning how to pivot to a new strategy is a critical skill for everyone, especially entrepreneurs. Today, Kiley shares five tips for navigating change that she found helpful when pursuing a new direction for her own business.The first thing to keep in mind when managing change is to not reac...2023-05-2424 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#53: Making Business Personal: New Research Release with Kiley Peters“80% of the women owners that we surveyed said it's extremely important to hire and develop other women in their industry,” shares host Kiley Peters, CEO and founder of RAYNE IX. With the help of friend Susan Baier and her team at Audience Audit, Kiley conducted original research on women small business owners and how they defined success for themselves.When surveying several hundred female small business owners, the data began to show three distinct segments. These segments are the believers, support seekers, and parody perceivers. Depending on which segment they fall into, some women business owners may not...2023-03-0831 minTalks Too Much with Carla Kiley & Emily BelsonTalks Too Much with Carla Kiley & Emily BelsonEverything You Want to Know about the Coming Carla Kiley Collection!!!We are SO EXCITED to share more details than ever before about Carla’s fashion brand, Carla Kiley Collection!!! From the inspiration, to how she got started, challenges along the way, and all the crazy things she’s learned, this is a great episode if you’ve been following along with her, are brand new, are curious what it’s like to start a small brand, or are looking for gorgeous inclusively sized dresses, be sure to listen! Sign up for Carla's Dress Line Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6324bda4821b5d8e1a7d5453 Shop Podcast Merch: https://talkstoo...2023-02-2059 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#50: Launching The 100 Collective with Kiley Peters“We've built the 100 Collective to be a public facing national directory of and membership for women-owned small businesses looking to find, hire, and network with other women just like them,” explains host Kiley Peters, founder and CEO of RAYNE IX and founder of The 100 Collective. Today, Kiley shares more information about the mission of The 100 Collective and how you can get involved.The 100 Collective just celebrated its beta launch on February 13th, 2023, so now is the perfect time to get in on the ground floor. The mission of The 100 Collective is to be a place where all wome...2023-02-1523 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#42: Shutting Down a Business: The Last Day with Kiley Peters“If I were to name the pain I know, it's being told I can't do something. Or being told I can't have something, or that I'm not enough,” shares host Kiley Peters. Today, Kiley talks about why she chose to shut down Brainchild Studios to pursue RAYNE IX. Shutting down a business to begin something new can be a really intimidating process and many people will likely question you or tell you that you won’t be able to succeed. Kiley was inspired to build RAYNE IX out of a desire to create opportunities to elevate women. Instead...2022-12-2122 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#35: Exiting Brainchild Studios with Kiley Peters“You don't have to scale, grow, and build in revenue and headcount to be successful. You can be small and mighty and fulfilled. And it is not selfish to want to build your business and live your life in a way that feels good and fulfilling to you,” shares host Kiley Peters, small business strategist, executive coach, and operations consultant. Today, Kiley talks about her decision to close Brainchild Studios and go all-in on RAYNEIX. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent Great Resignation, the past few years have been an even more difficult time than usual...2022-11-0222 minJessie & Donald’s Marvelous AdventuresJessie & Donald’s Marvelous AdventuresDoctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness w/Joey KileyIf doctors are so smart, why are there millions of them? That's just one of the questions to ponder on todays episode where we're joined by the (former?) Doctor S superfan, Joseph P Kiley! The multiverse is upon us and our heads are spinning with the implications. Mainly in regards to pizza balls. But is this one just a little too strange for our dear guest? Quite possibly, but opinions vary! 2022-10-261h 48The Pineapple Express: A Millennial’s Guide to Love, Sex Positivity, Non-Monogamy, Polyamory & SwingingThe Pineapple Express: A Millennial’s Guide to Love, Sex Positivity, Non-Monogamy, Polyamory & Swinging1: Introducing Brad and KileySend us a textEPISODE 1 Listen to Brad and Kiley as we talk about our journey into swinging and tell the story about our first night at a Swingers club. How to find us:Tiktok: @sexyswingerchictalksInstagram: @sexyswingerchic1991@bradthespacecadet Website https://sexyswingerchic.netSupport the show🎙️ The Pineapple Express PodcastSubscribe to my Substack for exclusive content: The Pineapple Express Substack. 💡 Events & Coaching Coaching sessions: Book time with me. 💜 Advocacy & Community Action Support equity and se...2022-10-1949 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#32: Announcing The Women in Exit Planning Symposium with Exit Planning Institute and RAYNE IX“This will be a great space for people to get to meet others in a similar space and meet regionally and just get to connect with other women,” shares Paige Wysocki, Marketing Manager for the Exit Planning Institute (EPI). At EPI, Paige is responsible for interpreting business goals, objectives, and forming marketing strategies that accelerate them. She is passionate about innovation and uses this passion to develop and implement growth initiatives for EPI. Paige’s most recent growth initiative was EPI Academy, a now award-winning learning management system built to deliver hyper-engaging and actionable education to the exit planning commun...2022-10-1216 minJessie & Donald’s Marvelous AdventuresJessie & Donald’s Marvelous AdventuresAvengers: Endgame w/Joey Kiley and Jillian LeighWe're in the endgame now, and you're about to be ears deep in our Endgame episode. Longtime power players Joey Kiley and Jillian Leigh assemble for the rip roaring finale across space and time! Oh and Thor got fat. Enjoy!2022-09-191h 58Jessie & Donald’s Marvelous AdventuresJessie & Donald’s Marvelous AdventuresAvengers: Infinity War Part 2 w/Joey Kiley and Joel VernonMan, it feels like this war has been going on, like, forever. And this massive film needs a massive group to pick it apart so we brought back favorite sons Joey Kiley and Joel Vernon to help us out. Find out if the Than man really did do anything wrong and who gets d-d-d-d-d-d-DUSTED! Part 2 of 22022-09-1950 minJessie & Donald’s Marvelous AdventuresJessie & Donald’s Marvelous AdventuresAvengers: Infinity War Part1 w/Joey Kiley and Joel VernonMan, it feels like this war has been going on, like, forever. And this massive film needs a massive group to pick it apart so we brought back favorite sons Joey Kiley and Joel Vernon to help us out. Find out if the Than man really did do anything wrong and who gets d-d-d-d-d-d-DUSTED! Part 1 of 2 2022-09-191h 21Jessie & Donald’s Marvelous AdventuresJessie & Donald’s Marvelous AdventuresDoctor Strange w/Joey KileyThe doctor is in! And only our strangest former guest/brother, Joey Kiley, could possibly help us make sense of it. We talk about ghost fights, sparky whips, and our boy, Wong! It's a magical episode where we try our best to quit being strange. 2022-09-181h 45Jessie & Donald’s Marvelous AdventuresJessie & Donald’s Marvelous AdventuresThe Avengers: Age of Ultron w/Joey Kiley and Jillian LeighYou know what sucks? Killer robots. You know what doesn't suck? Chatting about killer robots with our cherished guests Jillian Leigh and Joey Kiley. The second Marvel team-up film is bursting at the seams with new characters and new metals, but is it any good? And are we sure it's not pronounced Altron? Give it a listen to find out. 2022-09-181h 59Jessie & Donald’s Marvelous AdventuresJessie & Donald’s Marvelous AdventuresThe Avengers w/Joey Kiley and Joel VernonIt's all coming together! On this episode we look at Marvel's original team-up extravaganza, The Avengers! And since one good team up deserves another, we've brought in the big guns, past guest Joel Vernon and newbie/brother Joey Kiley! We go deep on space snakes, heli-carriers, and the ethics of stealing prized possessions from dead people for the purposes of emotional manipulation.  2022-09-181h 41Welcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#5: Being a Vulnerable Leader with Jackie HermesIn this episode, Kiley talks with Jackie Hermes of Accelity Marketing. Jackie bootstrapped her company from 0 to 7 figures with no partners and zero funding. Jackie shares what she has learned with her fellow entrepreneurs and marketers in a variety of formats, from keynote speeches to tactical breakout presentations.Jackie shares her business challenges, experiences in the pandemic, and what strategy she used to face it. Tune in to this episode to learn more about Jackie Hermes.Highlights:05:21 – I think that I had to get even more honest with my employees during Covid and I...2022-04-0636 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#4: Building the Value of Your Business with Scott SniderIn this episode Kiley talks with Scott Snider who  is the President of Exit Planning Institute (EPI), the authority on Exit Planning. He is a nationally recognized industry leader, growth specialist, and lifetime entrepreneur.  As the operational and strategic leader of EPI, Snider thrives on helping advisors learn how to educate clients, achieve market distinction, and deliver real results.Scott shares his life lessons experiences and how he got what he has right now. Scott also shares his passion and purpose throughout his journey. Tune in to this episode and hear more successful life lessons from Kiley an...2022-04-0148 minWelcome To ElomaWelcome To Eloma#3: Being Unapologetically Yourself with Pia SilvaIn this episode, Kiley invited Pia Silva, Founder of No BS Agency Mastery where she teaches small branding agencies how to increase profits and freedom without hiring employees, using her intensive model. She's a TEDX Speaker, a Forbes contributor, a podcast host and author of Badass your Brand.Kiley and Pia talk about Pia’s journey building her agency sharing her ups and downs throughout her journey. She also shares some tips in life that allowed her to be successful.  Tune in to this episode to hear more about these topics.Highlights:02:51 – I think...2022-04-0147 min