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The SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN Show[Best of] Client for Every PriceOne of the biggest challenges for many solopreneurs and online entrepreneurs is setting the prices for their products and services. It’s during the pricing process that your lizard brain can really step things up a notch - telling you that you’re not good enough to command the rates you want. It’s when we begin to doubt ourselves, our skills, and the value of our experience. And because of this, we tend to err on the side of caution, giving in to fear and uncertainty by setting our prices low and undercharging for our services. Today...2022-12-2019 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow Women Network Differently with Anke BeerenIf you’re at a certain point in your online business, networking and being in the room with like-minded people becomes one of the most important things to grow.  I’m fascinated by masterminds, but my dear friend Anke Beeren went a step further. She founded Joint Forces, a club with a totally new concept to give 6- and 7-figure female online entrepreneurs a space to network strategically and accelerate innovative thinking.  In this episode of The Sigrun Show, we talk about the difference between a network and a mastermind, how women network differently than men, a...2021-08-1133 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowWhy You Should NOT Start Your Own Podcast with Christine McAlisterHave you ever thought about starting your own podcast? Having a successful podcast can be amazing for your business, but producing it means hundreds of hours of work, unyielding consistency, and having a loyal listenership. Trust me, I know.   Christine McAlister, my guest this week on The Sigrun Show, has a different approach. She helps high-achieving coaches create more impact and income and attract their next clients — not by starting their own podcast, but by being amazing podcast guests.  She generated over 6 figures as a podcast guest, and has been recognized as the best in the w...2021-07-2135 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Reach for Excellence with Juliet EhimuanHave you ever looked at the achievements of others and thought: If only I could do that, too?  Here’s a simple truth: Successful people aren’t naturally excellent at what they do — they work to be that way. Excellence is a way of life.  This week, I had a very interesting chat with Juliet Ehimuan about excellence.  Juliet leads Google’s business strategy in West Africa, is an Executive Leadership Coach and member of the Forbes Coaches Council. Forbes named her one of the top 20 power women in Africa, and London Business School “one...2021-07-1427 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Get the Attention of Journalists with Marike FrickIf you’re running an online business, putting yourself out there is necessary to get the visibility, credibility and clients that will make your business grow.  However, what immediately comes to mind when thinking about PR is the daunting number of press-releases that get sent out each day and are never read.  Marike Frick, my guest this week on The Sigrun Show, teaches her clients how to get press coverage without writing a single press release. She is a trained journalist and started her own online business 5 years ago after people started asking for her advi...2021-07-0729 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Leave a Legacy with Your Book with Laura GaleMany entrepreneurs want to write a book – I know I do. It’s been on my to-do list for some time. Yet it can feel overwhelming. Where do you start, what do you write about, and how do you get people to read your book?   Laura Gale, my guest this week on The Sigrun Show, helps entrepreneurs write, publish and market books that transform their businesses and leave a legacy they’re proud of. She says that a legacy book is one of the most effective ways to build a long-lasting connection with your audience.  We spoke...2021-03-1027 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Overcome the Starving Artist Syndrome and Make Money as a Creative with Tobi FairleyTobi Fairley, my guest this week on the Sigrun Show, has a lot in common with me. We have both made it our mission to empower women and get them to step up and be successful with their business. But while I mainly focus on service-based entrepreneurship, Tobi is concentrating on helping creative people make money online.  Tobi isn’t just a creative herself - she is a left-brain and right-brain person and has a degree in interior design as well as accounting. This is somewhat unique in the creative industry, and it has served her well in...2020-10-2131 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Effectively Build Your Confidence with Lisa HydeI want you to be honest - have you ever NOT done something because you felt you’re not good enough or because you were doubting your abilities?  So many people, especially women, get stuck because they lack the self-confidence to go after their dreams.  Lisa Hyde, my guest this week on the Sigrun Show, has made it her mission to help such women get unstuck.  Lisa grew up in LA. Half her family was in the entertainment business and she soon realised that she loved helping people develop their talents. She became a tal...2020-10-1441 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN Show400th Episode Celebration Ask Me AnythingI’m so excited to air the 400th episode of the Sigrun Show!  I started The Sigrun Show on August 2nd, 2017, with 100 episodes in 100 days. Then I went over to three episodes a week and eventually to two, and for a long time now, I’ve been doing one episode a week.  This is the 400th episode and for this special occasion, I’ve decided to switch seats. For once, I’m not going to be the interviewer, but the interviewee. This is an ask-me-anything episode and I’m super excited to answer your questions.  Tune in...2020-09-3042 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Create Leveraged Income with Lisa JohnsonAdding passive income streams to your business is a great way to stop trading time for money. But how do you create leveraged income? When Lisa Johnson was tired of working hours and hours without seeing the results she wanted, she discovered passive income streams and has now become an expert in creating leveraged income. It all started when Lisa got pregnant with twins. She quit her corporate job and became a PA in order to have more time with her family. However, she quickly got bored and was earning a lot less than before...2020-09-2327 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow My First Launch Generated $15K with Claudia WittickeWhen the Corona crisis hit Italy in March, Claudia Witticke wasn’t allowed to do her sewing classes anymore. She thought it would just be a short holiday, but then she had to close her fabric shop as well and couldn’t produce anything anymore. From one day to the next, she wasn’t earning a cent.  This didn’t only affect her livelihood - Claudia also felt a responsibility towards her employee and decided to do something about the situation. She sensed that a lot of people would want to learn and improve their skills during the time...2020-09-0918 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow I Did My First Six Figure Launch with a New Program with Claudia NichterlThis week I want to share Claudia Nichterl’s story with you. Claudia and I have been working together for a while, and this is the second year she is in my VIP mastermind.  She is a nutritionist working in Vienna and looks back on 18 years of experience in her field. At first, her business was offline. She was doing one on one consultancies, had her own cooking studio and wrote over 20 books. The workload started to overwhelm her and she felt burned out.  When Claudia turned 50 years old, she decided to go online. She want...2020-09-0222 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowLessons from a $650K launch with 80% profitHave you ever been in awe of people who have six figure launches and wonder what secret super power they possess to reach such results?  When I started my online business, I deeply admired these online entrepreneurs. Never in a million years did I think that one day I would become one of them.  The first 9 months in online business I didn’t have a clue what I was doing. I didn’t have a strategy and just did what I saw other people doing. I knew about freebies, landing pages, webinars and Facebook groups but I...2020-08-1941 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow I Sold 212 Spots in My First Proper Launch with Marisa SchmidTo build your business and brand, you need to launch. Launching is the foundation of my multiple 7-figure business, and I wouldn’t be where I am today if I hadn’t learned how to launch.    Because launching is such an important part of any online business, I invited Marisa Schmid as my guest on the Sigrun Show today. Marisa is in my VIP Mastermind program and recently did her first proper launch - with spectacular results!    564 people signed up to her launch webinar and she thought that about a third would ac...2020-08-0546 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Start and Scale Your Online Business without Overwhelm and ExcusesAre you on the fence about starting your online business? Even if you know you need to?    Online is here to stay - we all know it. Having an online business is more important than ever in times when everything is uncertain and another lockdown could happen at any moment.    I hear many women who want to go online, yet they feel overwhelmed and come up with excuses. Starting and scaling an online business can seem scary. But if you have the right process and are willing to take action, you’ve alr...2020-06-1717 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowFrom Unemployable to a Selfmade MillionaireIt’s going to be very hard for you to find a job. These were the words of my advisor when I went to the unemployment office after having been fired twice in a short period of time. I kept applying for positions I thought were a perfect fit but never got a reply. My hopes were down. I was also still feeling the pain from my chronic illness, and the thought of working a full-time job scared me.  When I read that the unemployment office helps people start their own business, I saw it as my cha...2020-05-271h 05The SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowSwitching back to German after building an international health coaching business with Ines FestiniDo you think your business has to be in English because the market in your native language is too small? Because you want your business to be international or travel and work from anywhere?    This is what Ines Festini thought when she set up her health coaching business in English instead of her native German. Over the next 5 years, she built up a successful business. But there was always a little voice in her head, doubting if this was the right path for her, and she wondered why she had never dived into the German ma...2020-05-1326 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowStepping Up as a True Leader in Times of Crisis with Kirsten StendevadDo you see yourself as a leader?   We have definitely seen leaders emerge lately. Some heads of state are handling this crisis in a remarkable way, showing their human side. Others run around like headless chickens. What can you do as an entrepreneur to step up as a leader?   Kirsten Stendevad will tell you. I met her shortly before one of my SOMBA launches when one of my team members introduced us, and true to my nature of creating projects fast and messy, she became one of my affiliates just days be...2020-04-2939 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowLife & Business Opportunities During Covid-19I’ve watched disaster movies, read about the Spanish flu and the Black Death, but never in a million years did I expect to experience a pandemic myself. Do you feel the same way?    It hit me on February 27th when I arrived in the US. I read about the first confirmed death in the United States and the first confirmed case in Iceland. It became clear to me: We are having a worldwide pandemic and everyone is going to be affected in one way or another.    My first reaction was to go...2020-04-2828 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowZero to 8 Figures - The Faster Way To Fat Loss Story with Amanda TressWhen Amanda Tress created her virtual online bootcamp, she was one of the few people who went online without having had an offline fitness business first. Today, she teaches thousands of clients how to burn fat and live a healthier lifestyle online.    I met Amanda in Ali Brown’s premier group and invited her as my guest this week because I was always inspired by her energy, her confidence and the way she was growing her business.    Even though she was working in digital marketing, Amanda says she always had a passio...2020-04-2228 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Be Productive During this Crisis with Susie MooreWe are all either locked-up in our homes, need to pivot in order to keep our businesses going or cannot see our families and loved ones due to the Coronavirus. What was unthinkable only a month ago has become reality.    I invited Susie Moore as my guest on this week’s episode because by overcoming obstacles when she was growing up, she now looks at that time as a gift and a training for resilience and being able to handle whatever comes up next - even a crisis like the one we are dealing with now...2020-04-1530 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowCoronavirus and Entrepreneurship in Challenging Times with Anne ArvizuFor the past 23 years, Anne Arvizu has been an expert in the pharmaceutical industry. She has done six years of research in the development of infectious diseases and oversees medical affairs in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry. Anne calls herself “part of the police force” of the pharmaceutical industry, gathering, reporting and researching data to train doctors and health care professionals.  In this episode, Anne explains what the Coronavirus is and highlights the top 2 symptoms you need to look out for. She talks about the impact the Coronavirus has on a global level and how it differs from...2020-03-1851 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowCoronavirus and the Looming RecessionThe coronavirus outbreak, the falling stock market, and the looming recession - all these events are filling the news recently. You might be worried about how they can impact you and your online business. The viral outbreak can indeed have economic consequences, but as a business turnaround expert and eternal optimist, I think this downturn opens up a lot of doors for entrepreneurs. As a business owner, how should you handle a downturn? What business opportunities can we expect during this time? In this episode, I share details about the coronavirus’ spread in Iceland. I explain how th...2020-03-1114 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowThe Live Launch Revolution Explained with Kelly RoachKelly Roach is a motivational speaker, former NFL cheerleader, and Unstoppable Entrepreneur. Through training, coaching, and consulting, Kelly helps online entrepreneurs elevate and scale their businesses. She shares her wisdom on business strategy through the podcast, Unstoppable Success Radio, and the book, Unstoppable: 9 Principles for Unlimited Success in Business and Life. Having experienced financial challenges in her childhood, Kelly vowed to make a difference in the world and started the Human Family Foundation to raise funds and help crises around the world.   Kelly joins me today to share her ideas on live launching a program. S...2020-03-0432 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Focus on One Thing and Not Break Your Business with Denise Duffield-ThomasDenise Duffield-Thomas is an author, entrepreneur, and the Money Mindset Mentor for the new wave of female online entrepreneurs. Denise is passionate about changing the world by creating safe spaces for women where they can overcome their money fears and blocks. Her books, Chillpreneur, Lucky Bitch, and Get Rich, Lucky Bitch, reflect this mission to empower women and help them create wealth. Denise’s Money Bootcamp course and community has helped over 6,000 students discover and claim their abundance. Denise and I talk about how avoiding shiny object syndrome to focus on one thing can help you grow yo...2020-02-2640 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Create Viral Content with Katya VarbanovaBorn and raised in Bulgaria, Katya Varbanova went to the UK to study law, but after learning how little lawyers make and how much they worked, Katya decided to pivot into retail banking. She became fascinated with Periscope and went live on the social media platform to share her life as a banker. Three weeks later, her followers went from zero to 1,300. Today, as the founder and CEO of 20K Nation—an exclusive community of entrepreneurs and creators—Katya helps her clients become influencers by growing their social media following through viral content. In this episode, Katya reve...2020-02-1943 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowLove Consciousness in Business with Elena HerdieckerhoffElena Herdieckerhoff is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and acclaimed Consciousness Coach. She began her life in entrepreneurship with a career coaching business. Later, after selling a skincare company she founded, Elena found her calling as a business mentor for entrepreneurs with the HSP—or highly sensitive person—personality trait. Her TEDx Talk, ‘The Gentle Power of Highly Sensitive People,’ has garnered over 2 million views on YouTube and inspired Elena to establish Red Dot Stage, a TEDx Speaker Coaching services for entrepreneurs and thought leaders. Elena joins me to discuss running and shifting your business direction through “love-consciousness”. We talk abou...2020-02-1248 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowBest Conferences for Female Entrepreneurs in 2020As an entrepreneur, attending conferences is a great way to expand your network and learn new skills. In fact, they can literally change your life and business. When I started my business, the first conference I attended was Denise Duffield-Thomas’ Money Bootcamp. This event completely transformed my life and business as well as my mindset and perspective around money. Since then, I have attended dozens of conferences, seminars, and workshops around the world and I highly encourage you to attend multiple events each year to expand your network and invest in yourself and your skills. Today, I ex...2020-02-0541 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowCreating an Online Health Revolution with Janna ScharfenbergDr. Janna Scharfenberg is a practicing holistic doctor who is on a mission to teach health experts the ancient tradition of holistic medicine and how they can be applied to modern health practices. She is passionate about making the world a better, healthier place by empowering the healthcare community with holistic tools, techniques, and strategies that will provide better health care and happier, healthier patients. Janna is a bestselling author of two holistic health books, including Ayurveda for Life, a comprehensive guide on the millennia-old science and art of Ayurveda.   Janna joins me today to s...2020-01-2933 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowConverting Instagram Followers to Customers with Tyler J. McCallWhen he’s not binge-watching reality TV shows or buying everything in Target’s Dollar Spot, Tyler J. McCall is busy teaching online entrepreneurs how to grow their businesses through Instagram. He is an Instagram and social media marketer, strategist, and Real Housewives fan. He draws from his marketing experience of over ten years - in both businesses and non-profit organizations such as the YMCA - to teach his students how to grow and cultivate an Instagram community through genuine connections and intentional conversations.   In this episode, Tyler shares his ideas on connecting with Instagram follo...2020-01-2244 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Hire a Virtual Assistant in the Philippines with Jen LehnerJen Lehner is an extraordinary woman who founded the Front Row Mastermind - a group that has been labeled as one of the Top 10 Facebook Groups to Join Before Quitting Your Day Job by Fast Company. Her expertise includes digital marketing and systems strategy. She also spends her days as an adjunct professor of Digital Marketing at Cleveland State University. Jen lived in many different places as a child, from North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Boston, and South Carolina to the Philippines and Africa - and currently enjoys life in Ohio with her husband and three children. Jen...2020-01-0138 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Run a Successful Online Business while Being Chronically Ill with Jenny ShihJenny Shih is a strong-willed business coach who loves helping service-based female online entrepreneurs build the business and the lives they want by working 30 hours a week or less. With her training under Martha Beck and Byron Katie partnered with her corporate and project management skills as a virtual assistant, Jenny found her sweet spot and has impacted the lives of over 35,000 women with her expertise in business, strategizing, and management. Even while she recovers from a chronic illness, Jenny has been the household breadwinner for years and has earned multiple six figures while working only a few hours...2019-12-1838 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowWhy You Need To Take a Stand with Your Business with Jenny FenigJenny Fenig is on a mission to help ambitious women cash in on their calling and do less while making more by reclaiming their time, energy, and magic. She is a spiritual business coach for fiercely ambitious women entrepreneurs as well as the author of Get Gutsy and the host of the Get Gutsy podcast. She is passionate about encouraging women to use their platform to take a stand and voice their opinion on issues they are passionate about, from business and entrepreneurship to social injustice and politics.   Jenny joins me to discuss why women e...2019-12-0445 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowWhy Facebook Ads Still Work with Liz MelvilleLiz Melville is a highly regarded Facebook Ads Specialist who works with industry giants, managing multiple six-figure Facebook advertising budgets every month. Liz also teaches online entrepreneurs - course creators and personal brands - how to effectively create Facebook ad campaigns that will impact their business growth in a way that they get to spend less time working in front of their computers and more time living the life they want.   Liz joins me today to share how she realized the power of Facebook ads and why entrepreneurs still need Facebook advertising despite the many d...2019-11-2739 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to be Financially Free by 35 with Tom and Ariana SylvesterTom and Ariana Sylvester founded Lifestyle Builders out of their desire to help entrepreneurs grow and support their businesses while living their ideal lifestyles. As the couple’s family grew, they also grew as entrepreneurs running three different businesses. From their business journey, Tom and Ariana have decoded the key to having a thriving business while spending time with the people who matter. They created a system that made it possible to be financially free and live the lifestyle you want, even before hitting retirement age.   Tom and Ariana share how to achieve financial freedom by...2019-11-2045 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowThe Hidden Drivers Affecting Your Results in Business with Debra MaldonadoAs the co-founder of Creative Mind Media along with her husband, Debra Maldonado has helped thousands of people around the world discover themselves through their coaching system. Debra is the author of Let Love In: Open Your Heart to Attract Your Ideal Partner and is on a mission to encourage and embolden women to overcome their limitations to find love and live the life they want. She has been featured on ABC News, FOX News, and in Cosmopolitan, and Huffington Post.   In this episode, Debra and I talk about what your shadow is and how y...2019-11-1338 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowWrite Your Book in 40 Hours with Dr. Angela LauriaAs founder of The Author Incubator™, Dr. Angela Lauria has helped nearly 1,000 authors to write, publish, and promote their books. She has written five exceptional books about how to write a book and have your voice heard, as well as business-related topics such as the Make ‘Em Beg Series. Angela and her team of 45 people continue to help aspiring authors realize their dreams assisting them through the writing process as well as promotion of their published book.   Angela shares the method she developed to write a book the fastest way possible - in about 40 hours or le...2019-11-0634 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowClient for Every PriceOne of the biggest challenges for many solopreneurs and online entrepreneurs is setting the prices for their products and services. It’s during the pricing process that your lizard brain can really step things up a notch - telling you that you’re not good enough to command the rates you want. It’s when we begin to doubt ourselves, our skills, and the value of our experience. And because of this, we tend to err on the side of caution, giving in to fear and uncertainty by setting our prices low and undercharging for our services. Today...2019-10-3019 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowAvoid Burnouts, Increase Productivity with Paula RizzoPaula Rizzo spent almost 20 years as a senior television producer in New York working on local news and national news, and another ten as a senior health producer on Fox News Channel. Using her background and experience in the fast-paced life behind the scenes, Paula has written best-selling books that provide tips and tools on how to be a more productive entrepreneur. With the online courses and virtual workshops she developed, Paula helps experts and entrepreneurs create powerful videos that allow them to be heard and stand out from the crowd.   Paula shares how to a...2019-10-2334 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowOvercome Your Fears of Video Marketing with Keri MurphyKeri Murphy helps entrepreneurs make a difference in the world by bringing out their natural gifts and ignite the power of their brand. With over 30 years of on-camera experience and 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, Keri empowers others through speaking, coaching, mentorship, and training programs. Her training program, “IT” Factor, has been featured on CNN, ABC, and FOX. Keri's daughter serves as a constant inspiration to continue to inspire and helps others shine brightly, wherever they are in the world.   Keri shares how to overcome your fears of video marketing. She discusses the different types of video...2019-10-1636 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Find a Mastermind Group for 2020Do you ever wonder why some entrepreneurs are more successful than others? Aside from pursuing further learning and improving service or product offerings, another way to reach success is by joining a mastermind group. Being part of a mastermind group that is right for you and engaging with like-minded entrepreneurs who desire the same things you want are a surefire way to achieve the things you desire -- both personal and professional growth and success.   Today, I dive into how to choose the right mastermind group in 2020. I share relevant decision-making factors such as the r...2019-10-0919 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowThe 90-Day Strategy That Can 2x Your ResultsNew entrepreneurs often ask: “Where should I start?” More seasoned ones think, “How do I scale my business and my team?” Wherever you are in your business journey, there will always be something more significant for you to reach. Whichever goal you decide to pursue, your planning process greatly determines the potential outcome of your business goals.   In this episode, I share how online entrepreneurs can 2x their business results in only three months by creating a plan to achieve their goals. I share my planning process and how it helped me retire my husband and achie...2019-09-1123 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Accelerate Gender Equality Through Female EntrepreneurshipThe roles of women in society have evolved so much. From someone treated as lowly as a slave to being an esteemed billion-dollar entrepreneur, women have unquestionably come a long way to elevate their status and pursue equality between genders. Despite this change, many women still feel inferior, doubtful, and insecure about their ability, capability, and power to make a difference in their corner of the world.   Today, I share the recipe for gender equality. I recall stories from my youth that influenced the way I see women in society and that led me to p...2019-09-0415 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow Quantum Physics Can Transform Your Business with Deberah BringelsonDeberah Bringelson is a world-renowned Business Growth and Empowerment Expert who helps C-Level executives and business leaders take their lives and businesses to the next level. Deberah has been studying quantum physics for 30 years. She is a global authority in producing massive profit and educates others on how to use quantum physics to positively and tremendously impact their personal, professional, and financial freedom.    Deberah and I talk about how her secret sauce, a.k.a. Quantum Physics, performs wonders in the amazing turn-around experience of businesses that were ready to throw in the towel. She sh...2019-08-1429 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Budget for a Live Event of Any SizeThe venue, audio,video, speaker gifts, hair and makeup - these are only a few of the many items to add to your budget list when putting together a live event. Many dread the responsibilities of planning a live event, believing the rewards will not balance the cost or thinking it could end up a failure.    In this episode, I talk about  the factors you need to think about when budgeting for live events of different sizes. I share the fears I've had about doing  live events as well as how I got the courage and...2019-08-0721 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow To Sell on a Discovery Call with Terra BohlmannTerra Bohlmann is passionate about serving and helping women entrepreneurs with their signature offer. After working for a Top 5 consulting company, she kickstarted her entrepreneurial journey by creating the Business Map Method. Terra ran the Houston department for eWomen network,  the largest women’s networking organization in North America , she’s a former Forbes Magazine Coaches Council Member and has been featured in The Huffington Post and Ladies Home Journal.   Terra joins me today to share the structure of her discovery calls and the lessons she’s learnt from the thousands of calls she has made thr...2019-07-3133 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowBehind the Scenes of Selfmade Summit 2020I was a child when I knew that I was meant to stand on stage and inspire others. Throughout my entrepreneurial journey, I have stood in front of hundreds of people - and even gave a TEDx talk - in the hopes of pursuing my childhood dream. Now, this dream led me to go to places I have never been and meet interesting people that have touched my life one way or another.  This same dream will bring me in front of thousands of people as I prepare for the largest conference for female online entrepreneurs - the Selfmade S...2019-07-2420 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowThere's No Excuse for Having no TimeProcrastination and lack of time is an all too common excuse for many entrepreneurs who can’t seem to meet their goals and get the work done. We all have 24 hours in our day - no more, no less. So, what do you truly think is the biggest problem with creating online courses, and how do we solve it? In this episode I share how I (and others) have made time not only to create online courses but also to finish them. I share one of the best ways to overcome procrastination and give yourself the energy to...2019-07-1015 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN Show14 Ways Service-Based Entrepreneurs Can Make Money OnlineIf you desire to help others succeed faster through your personal brand, there are many ways that you can do so while gaining financial rewards. Whether it’s one-to-one, one-to-few, or one-to-many, there is a perfect revenue model for you and your services. You just need to look at what’s in your hands right now - your community, your capacity, and especially your offerings - to determine which revenue stream is right for you at the moment.   Today, I share 14 common ways that most service-based online entrepreneurs use to make money online. I dive into...2019-06-1434 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Create a Million Dollar Online CourseHow do you create a million-dollar online course? That’s a million-dollar question for many female entrepreneurs. Creating an online course is not a project that can (or should) be completed overnight. Growing your course to become a high revenue generator for your online business takes equal amounts of time, patience, persistence, and clarity.   In this episode, I give you  the strategies I used to create my signature online course and explain how I grew it into a million-dollar online program in less than 2 years. I let you in on  the challenges I faced while devel...2019-06-0533 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN Show[Client Success Story ] How a Techie Feminist Finally Got Her Business StartedAlex Scheach is a bold single mom who specializes in software engineering and programming. She helps other single mom entrepreneurs by providing them with top-quality plug-and-play websites for an affordable rate. With her offerings, Alex gets to empower these brave and wonderful women who take the necessary steps to achieve financial independence.   In this client success story episode Alex and I talk about how she got her business started after joining SOMBA to get the direction she needed to create a sustainable business. We also discuss how she got sucked into and overcame the shiny o...2019-06-0313 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN Show30 Essential Tools for Online Business SuccessPart of building a successful online business is designing a system that allows you to work effectively and efficiently as your business grows. And to build a highly effective system, you need to leverage a variety of tools. But, with literally hundreds of thousands of tools available, many entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed and procrastinate on finding the right tools to add to their business arsenal.   This is what I call the Tools, Tactics & Template Phase of entrepreneurship - and staying in this phase can have a dramatic, negative impact on the growth and success of your b...2019-05-2940 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Kill Your False Assumed Truths & Improve Your Mindset with Natalie JillNatalie Jill is a high-performance coach and fat-loss expert who leveraged the Internet to create a following of 2.5 million on social media. She helps hundreds of thousands of people transform into their best version ever. She is also a licensed Master Sports Nutritionist, a functional fitness trainer, and the author of the bestselling book Aging in Reverse. For the past few years, Natalie has also been one of the top influencers in the health and fitness industry as recognized by Forbes and Greatist.   Natalie joins me to share what led her to the drastic transformation s...2019-05-1525 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN Show8 Lessons from Michelle Obama’s Book Tour for BecomingI recently flew to Amsterdam for one night to meet with over 20 SOMBA participants. One of the stops on Michelle Obama’s tour for her book Becoming was being held there in the Ziggo Dome with over 15,000 fans, and I simply could not pass up the opportunity to see the former US First Lady in person.   In this episode, I share 8 lessons from attending Michelle Obama’s book tour. I discuss how my values and beliefs on raising children align with Michelle Obama’s and why entrepreneurs need to focus on their health and wellness. As well...2019-04-2422 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowSocial Media Challenges and OpportunitiesCountless entrepreneurs use social media as part of their primary marketing strategy. Millions - if not billions - of people are on social media, and we may want to reach as many of them as possible. But with this large number of people comes overwhelming challenges that every online business owner needs to overcome.   I share the social media challenges that prevent online entrepreneurs from moving forward. As well as discussing how these challenges affect how your audience behaves and the direction of your social media marketing. I also discuss the opportunities that come up d...2019-04-1023 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Create an Engaging Community Ready to Buy in Your Facebook Group with Christina JandaliChristina Jandali is a business growth strategist who helps boost her clients’ profits through the power of Facebook. She’s passionate about helping those who want to do more and be more outside of their 9-to-5 jobs. She also helps entrepreneurs get seen and make their business stand out in today’s busy market.   Christina joins me to share how to create an engaged Facebook community ready to buy your offerings. She explains why seemingly popular Facebook groups sometimes close down, the importance of paying attention to the kind of content you share in your Faceboo...2019-04-0331 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN Show10 Lessons from a Multiple Million Dollar Business - 5-Year Anniversary EpisodeIt’s been five years since I had my first sale in my online business. Over the years I’ve been building my business, I’ve met remarkable people who’ve influenced me, impacted the direction of my business, and contributed to the growth of both my company and my role as a leader and entrepreneur. I’ve learned a lot along the way and look forward to the ways my business will impact and better the lives of others in the exciting years to come.   In this 5-Year anniversary episode, I share ten valuable lessons tha...2019-03-2741 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowListeners Share their Favorite EpisodeAs business owners, it is important to celebrate our accomplishments and the milestones we have achieved in our entrepreneurial journey. That’s why each time I reach a new milestone in my business, I like to celebrate and share my achievements - including the milestones we reach with my podcast.   Since August 2017 when I released my first episode of The Sigrun Show, I have truly enjoyed my podcasting journey. One of the biggest benefits my podcast has given to me and my business is the ability to deeply connect with you - my listeners. So, upo...2019-03-0615 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Change your Money Mindset StoryOne of the goals of being an entrepreneur is to earn money. While setbacks and challenges are inevitable, it is important to know your money mindset because you may be impacting your business and sabotaging your own success because of limiting beliefs that have been ingrained in your mind.   In this episode, I share how your money mindset plays a vital role in the success of your business. I explain how I discovered the story behind my beliefs about money and why your beliefs are important and how they affect your business. I also discuss h...2019-02-2714 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowWhen It Is Time to StopWhile starting something is one of the hardest things some people encounter, for others, it’s the opposite - how to stop doing something. Putting a stop to something you’re doing is especially hard for entrepreneurs. One reason to stop is that that something is no longer working. Another may be that the need to change the way some things are being done to increase productivity, revenue, or energy.   In this episode, I talk about when it’s time to stop doing something - not only in business but also in your personal life. I share...2019-02-0623 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowFind Your Why and Your Business Will ThriveWhen you’re just starting your online business, your ‘why’ might be pretty straight-forward. Many new entrepreneurs start their online business journey because they want to follow their passion, spend time with their family, and set their own work hours while earning a living. As your business grows - your ‘why’ may also change and evolve.   You start to dream bigger.   You become bolder.   In this episode, I explain how finding your ‘why’ impacts the success of your online business. I share how my why has evolved throughout my onl...2019-02-0418 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowTrust The ProcessIt’s human nature to question things. So, it’s not uncommon for online program and course participants and entrepreneurs working with a new coach to question the process of their programs. One of the biggest challenges many people face when working with a new coach is trusting the process that the coach has designed.   After all - when you signed up for the course or program, you may not be fully convinced their process is right for you.   In this episode, I share why it’s critical to trust the process...2019-02-0112 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowBook Review: Becoming by Michelle ObamaWe all have beginnings that got us to where we are today. The decisions we make and the people we have become are all results of our childhood experiences, lessons along the way, and the influencers in our lives. These experiences, when compiled and shared with the world, can have tremendous abilities to encourage, give hope, and inspire.   In this episode, I share my review of Michelle Obama’s book Becoming and why it’s one of the best audiobooks I have listened to. I discuss how the book moved me as I learned about Miche...2019-01-3021 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Set and Achieve Big, Hairy, Audacious GoalsAs entrepreneurs, we are frequently encouraged and advised to set big, hairy, audacious goals (BHAGs). But what does that really mean and how do you achieve those goals when they seem so far-fetched and unattainable? What value can setting long-term, seemingly unattainable goals have for your business?   I explain what a big, hairy, audacious goal is and why entrepreneurs need to set big goals even when they feel unattainable. I share how setting big goals can inspire you to grow your business and build your team’s spirit. I also share how setting big, hairy, aud...2019-01-2819 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowCan you Start a Business Without a Business Idea?I always wanted to have my own business. While it may seem like my business was an overnight success, in reality, it was years in the making.   It took many years for me to develop the courage to start a business and several more years to figure out what I wanted my business to be. In this episode I share how I started my business without a clear business idea and the pivots I’ve made throughout my journey. “I knew it would take time - but it was only a matter of ti...2019-01-2513 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Stop using Excuses and Achieve Anything in LifeHave you ever wondered why it seems easier for men to realize their dreams than it does for women? In our society, women are expected to take care of their children, their home, and the people around them while men are supposed to be the providers for the family. And while some cultural societies may be more accepting of women focusing on their career dreams and goals, these expectations still seem to creep up for many ambitious women - often manifesting as excuses for not reaching their goals or achieving their dreams.   As a little g...2019-01-2317 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Write your Best CopyFor many of us, blog writing and copywriting do not come easy. In fact, many new entrepreneurs put these tasks on the back burner because they aren’t sure how they want to write their copy. They may spend months - or even years - reading books and blog posts on copywriting or purchasing courses to try to learn how to write the perfect post.   In this episode, I share my experience with copywriting and blog writing for my business. I go over some of the lessons I have learned throughout this journey and how a d...2019-01-0408 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Run your First Live EventHosting a live event is a dream that many entrepreneurs have, but this dream often comes with a lot of questions and concerns. How do you start? Where do you find event attendees? Where should you host your event and how much should you expect to pay upfront  to host the live event before you begin selling tickets?   Hosting a live event can be a great way to grow your community, reach your audience, and connect with like-minded people. It can also be the stepping stone you need to pave the path to success for yo...2019-01-0226 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Become a TEDx SpeakerTEDx is known for the vast array of topics and ideas they share with the world. Due to the impact that they make in small communities and globally, people have high expectations for TEDx speakers. If you want to make a difference by sharing your excellent ideas as a TEDx speaker, then you’ll want to know how to increase your chances of being selected to speak and how to proceed once you’ve been given the opportunity. In this episode, I go over the steps to take when applying to be a TEDx speaker. I explain how...2018-12-3124 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow I Found Love at a Tony Robbins EventYou’ve probably heard of Tony Robbins. He’s a well-known inspirational life coach and business strategist who has impacted thousands of people through his self-help books, seminars, and speaking engagements. When I first attended a Tony Robbins seminar in 2008 called Unleash the Power Within, I was still working in the corporate world as the CEO of a large company. I had heard a lot about him and wanted to learn more.   What I didn’t expect was that my life would be transformed from attending this event!   In this episode, I share...2018-12-2813 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow Getting Sick for Seven Months Inspired me to Become an EntrepreneurChronic pain and illness affects millions of people worldwide. In many cases, it leads to having to retire, being let go from a job and having a hard time finding a new job. This is what happened to me.   Before I started my online business, I was the Managing Director at a medical technology company and was experiencing excruciating pain. Despite visiting multiple doctors and specialists, no one could figure out what was wrong or how to treat my pain.   I could no longer work.   In this epi...2018-12-2618 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowMerry Christmas from Iceland, Land of Fairytales and TraditionsMerry Christmas! Now is the perfect time to share why Christmas is one of the most awaited seasons of the year in Iceland. People prepare for Iceland’s wonderfully weird traditions that many get excited about as they look forward to good food, a festive mood, and both quality and quantity time spent with loved ones.   In this episode, I share the wonderfully weird traditions of Christmas in Iceland like the Book Flood of Christmas, the story of Iceland’s “Santa Claus” -- the Yule Lads, and the strange delicacies we prepare during this time of the ye...2018-12-2423 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowWhy Every Entrepreneur Must be in a MastermindAs an entrepreneur, you’ve probably heard the term “mastermind” before. Thousands of business owners swear by joining mastermind groups, attributing most of their business’ success to the value of these groups.   But, what is a mastermind, really, and how can joining one help you start - or grow - your business and achieve your goals? In this episode, I explain what a mastermind is, why you should join one, and how it can positively impact the growth of your business. I’ll also explain the benefits and process of launching your own mastermind group for your bu...2018-12-2116 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Work with Me in 2019BOLD. That’s my Word of the Year for 2019. With this boldness in mind, I have decided to redesign my programs for the upcoming year to provide more impact and support for female entrepreneurs. My inspiration for these programs is the mantra, “More is more.” And this is exactly what you’re going to get if you work with me in 2019 —MORE.   In this episode, I discuss the different ways you can work with me and my team in the upcoming year. I share the life-altering experiences that led me to become an entrepreneur, the benefits of...2018-12-1926 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowDream, Dare and DoTED and TEDx talks are about “ideas worth spreading”. In 2015 I was invited to give a TEDx talk at TEDx Women Zurich and I share my idea worth spreading, the importance of creating a compelling vision that helps you be inspired, think big and take action. It all starts with a strong vision and then a small step. That small step can be a phone call, email, or walking up to a person. In my talk I share three personal stories on how I created a strong vision and made a smal...2018-12-1715 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowBreakthroughs from Tony Robbins Date with Destiny #dwd2018What is your destiny? Do you think of it as a divine plan or something you have the power to shape? Tony Robbins has been doing Date with Destiny for 30 years. Through this six-day event, Tony helps you discover your purpose and equips you with tools to help you shape your own destiny.   I’ve gone to several Tony Robbins seminars over the last decade. After attending each one, I’ve always felt empowered, motivated, and excited to try something new or to take my business to the next level.   In this e...2018-12-1428 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Invest in Yourself and Make Sure You Have a Return on Your InvestmentAre you investing in yourself as an online entrepreneur? Investing in yourself is an essential determining factor in the success—or failure—of your business. It is much more than about zealously watching videos or mindfully filling out worksheets. At times, it can mean stepping out of your comfort zone physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially before you can reap and enjoy any benefits from building your business.In this episode, I share the significance of investing in yourself and how to do it, as well as how to make sure you get a return on your investment. I de...2018-12-0740 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Be a Great AffiliateAffiliate marketing is a great way to have multiple streams of income as an online entrepreneur. But, being a great affiliate marketer is more than simply having an affiliate link, sending out an email to your list, and sharing the link on social media.   So, what are the secrets of becoming a great affiliate marketer?   In this episode, I share what it takes to become a master at affiliate marketing. I explain the difference between first referrer and last referrer affiliate strategies, how to choose the right affiliate partners to promote yo...2018-12-0333 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowSneak Peek Into SOMBA Weekly Q&AHave you ever wondered what it’s like behind the scenes of our SOMBA program? One of the benefits of being a student in my SOMBA masterclass is the weekly live Q&A session where I address various questions and concerns posted by the members of our community. During these sessions, SOMBA students can ask me anything - from questions regarding certain program modules to specific questions on how to improve their business.   In this episode, I share an insider’s glimpse of our SOMBA weekly Q&A session. This past week, we discussed various socia...2018-11-2824 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Create a Great Live Event for Your Audience Based on #SigrunLiveOnly 18 months ago, I had the idea of hosting a live event. Within a few short months, my team and I developed the framework to turn this idea into a reality. By September 2017, I held my first ever Sigrun Live event.   Last weekend, we wrapped up our third live event in only 12 months. At this event, we had over 200 guests travel to Zurich, Switzerland to participate in Sigrun Live.   In this episode, I tell you how we created an amazing live event that gets rave reviews and leaves the audience excited to...2018-10-0824 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowThe Story Behind SOMBA - Sigrun’s Online MBAMany entrepreneurs dream of creating a signature product that is uniquely theirs, but this dream does not come without pressure - which is often self-inflicted. Once you have the idea for the signature product, there is still a lot of research, testing, and development to be done. The key is to listen to what your audience needs and offer them a solution to their problem.   I explain what SOMBA is, how it became my signature program, and how it has evolved over time. I share a glimpse into how I continued to build my business w...2018-08-2924 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Create Alexa Briefings for Your BusinessThe world of audio broadcasting has significantly evolved over the last decade and with these new changes, business owners and online entrepreneurs have new, exciting avenues to explore. There are new ways to connect with their target audience, promote their products or services, and build an engaged community of followers and fans. Included in the evolution of innovation for the audio broadcasting industry are Alexa Briefings.   In this episode, I share the step-by-step process of how I created Sigrun Sparks Alexa Briefing to promote my business. I explain what Alexa Briefings and Skills are, how y...2018-05-1817 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN Show[On Air Coaching] How to Commit to Myself and Stop Self-Sabotage with Susan McDonaldSusan McDonald is the founder of The Website Critique where she helps online entrepreneurs with website makeovers, making it easier for visitors to navigate their sites, join their email lists, and buy their products. While she currently has a full-time job, Susan aims to eventually quit the corporate world to focus on growing her online business.   Susan joins me in this episode of On Air Coaching to learn how to work on the mindset issues that are preventing her from committing to herself as well as how to stop self-sabotage. I discuss some of the b...2018-01-1226 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN Show[Client Case Study] How Focusing on One Thing Changed Everything with Kicki WesterbergKicki Westerberg is the author of Build the Business of Your Dreams and co-host of the Swedish podcast Entrepreneurial Life. When Kicki started working online a few years ago, she explored working with clients one-on-one and with a group. Having a lot of ideas to share, Kicki’s greatest challenge was deciding which project to focus on.   Kicki joins me for this Client Case Study to share how focusing on one thing drastically changed the growth and trajectory of her business. Having an improved online presence, being a published author, and having accountability through mastermind gro...2018-01-1011 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN Show[Client Case Study] How Finding My Zone of Genius Led to Five Figures with Pepa CobosPepa Cobos created her first podcasting adventure with Mac para Todos (which means Mac for Everybody in Spanish) in 2009 where she teaches about Apple computers. Due to the success of her first podcast, which ranked first in Spain six months ago, people kept asking her how she started her successful online business. This led Pepa to create her second “baby,” Pepa Cobos, where she talks about how to create a profitable online business.   Pepa joins me in this episode to share how she discovered her zone of genius that led to five-figure profits. She shares how s...2018-01-0519 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowFrom Zero to a Seven-Figure Online BusinessStarting an online business can be exciting, challenging, and a little scary. Starting out with zero subscribers, zero followers, and just an idea and a passion can feel a little intimidating. We often hear about businesses becoming an ‘overnight success,’ but what we often don’t stop to think about is that, in reality, there is really no such thing as being an ‘overnight success’ in business.   Four years ago, when I started my online business journey, I started from zero - zero subscribers and zero revenue. In this episode, I share how I took my business...2018-01-0345 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowLove Notes from ListenersCelebrating wins - big and small - is important to help you stay motivated, excited, and energized in any project or business you are involved in. And what better way to celebrate those wins than by celebrating with others? In this episode, I share some of the wonderful “love notes” I’ve received from listeners. I asked them to share their favorite from my first 100 episodes, share why they liked it, and why they enjoy tuning into The Sigrun Show. “The Sigrun Show is really the essence of entrepreneurial knowledge delivered in small doses.”...2017-11-0109 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowLessons From 100 Episodes in 100 DaysWhen I started this podcast journey, I set a goal for myself: to release 100 episodes in 100 days. I knew it would be quite an accomplishment, but what I didn’t realize was how much of a learning experience it would be! To commemorate achieving 100 episodes in 100 days, I want to celebrate with you - my amazing listeners and subscribers. In this episode, I share all of the lessons of my podcasting journey, what inspired me to create 100 episodes in 100 days, and the tools and people that have helped me turn this dream into a successful reality. “Even if you have...2017-10-3130 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN Show[Sigrun Live] How I Planned and Ran My First Live EventHosting a live event is a dream that many entrepreneurs have, but this dream often comes with a lot of questions and concerns. How do you start? Where do you find event attendees? Where should you host your event and how much should you expect to pay upfront  to host the live event before you begin selling tickets?   Hosting a live event can be a great way to grow your community, reach your audience, and connect with like-minded people. It can also be the stepping stone you need to pave the path to success for yo...2017-10-0726 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowBest Business Conferences for Female EntrepreneursAttending conferences and events is a great way to network, meet new people, and learn strategies and insights from experts in your field. People often ask me what conferences I recommend for female entrepreneurs. So, I have taken some time, done some research and put together a list of sixteen conferences to help you kickstart your networking.   In this episode, I recommend some of the best business business conferences for female entrepreneurs and solo entrepreneurs. I explain my process for finding, booking and attending conferences, and dive deep into my list of conferences that I h...2017-10-0117 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow I Retired My Husband When He Lost His JobMany female entrepreneurs around the world dream of retiring their husbands. Some even want to be able to work with their husbands, side by side, in their online business, but only a few women actually achieve this dream. If you would have told me three years ago that I would one day retire my husband, I would probably have laughed. At that time, I was relying on my husband’s income. I was starting to grow my business, and a few years later, my husband lost his corporate job. In this episode, I share my st...2017-09-0407 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow to Find Your True Passion and the Right Business IdeaFinding your true passion is very important when you’re creating your online business. Many new entrepreneurs often try to offer multiple products or services that match with their varied interests and passions. But focusing on too many things at once can lead you down the path of overwhelm and it can affect your ability to succeed. In this episode, I share the 7 steps to finding your one true passion and how you can identify the right business idea that will help you successfully create the life - and business - you want. “It all...2017-09-0221 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN Show20 Launch Lessons from a $280K LaunchLaunching is one of the best ways to sell an online program. Not only does it create buzz, excitement, and a sense of urgency for your new program, the effects of a successful launch can last for a while - even beyond your launch.   In 2014, I had my first proper online program launch. In this episode, I share the top 20 lessons I learned from my $280K launch, including how to overcome the fear of not selling your program and strategies to grow and nurture your audience.   “Launching needs to be learned and...2017-08-3131 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowFrom Zero to 6 Figures in 12 Months - My First Year in Online BusinessGrowing a business from the ground up is no easy task. There’s a lot to learn, a lot to plan and a lot to do to make it work. My first year in online business was 2014. I had been writing blog posts about how entrepreneurs can find their passion and find the right business idea. Then I realized I needed to create a freebie, figure out a way to drive more traffic to my blog posts to grow my email list, and - of course - find new clients. In this episode, I share how I bu...2017-08-2932 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow I Started My Business Without a Business IdeaI always wanted to have my own business. While it may seem like my business was an overnight success, in reality, it was years in the making. It took many years for me to develop the courage to start a business and several more years to figure out what I wanted my business to be. In this episode I share how I started my business without a clear business idea and the pivots I’ve made throughout my journey. “I knew it would take time - but it was only a matter of time.” - Sigrun...2017-08-2713 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow Tony Robbins Helped Me Find True Love and PassionYou’ve probably heard of Tony Robbins. He’s a well-known inspirational life coach and business strategist who has impacted thousands of people through his self-help books, seminars, and speaking engagements. When I first attended a Tony Robbins seminar in 2008 called Unleash the Power Within, I was still working in the corporate world as the CEO of a large company. I had heard a lot about him and wanted to learn more. What I didn’t expect was that my life would be transformed from attending this event! In this episode, I share how this life-c...2017-08-2513 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN Show[Client Case Study] The Sales Funnel That Turns a 70% Profit Every Month with Sif the VetSif Traustadottir is an animal behaviorist and veterinarian in Iceland with over a decade of experience helping pet owners live in harmony with their pets. She is the owner of Sif the Vet where she helps people understand their pets’ behaviors and develop preventative and training strategies to improve their pets’ behaviors. I first met Sif in my Momentum Mastermind group. She already had a small email list as well as a few courses, but she was struggling to maintain a sustainable income. In this client case study episode, she shares her entrepreneurial journey and how she deve...2017-08-2423 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowHow a Chronic Illness Inspired Me to Become an Online EntrepreneurChronic pain and illness affects millions of people worldwide. In many cases, it leads to having to retire, being let go from a job and having a hard time finding a new job. This is what happened to me. Before I started my online business, I was the Managing Director at a medical technology company and was experiencing excruciating pain. Despite visiting multiple doctors and specialists, no one could figure out what was wrong or how to treat my pain. I could no longer work. In this episode, I share my journey with...2017-08-2017 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN Show[On-Air Coaching] How should I structure my new membership site with Elisabeth KollmannWelcome to the first episode of The Sigrun Show’s On Air Coaching where I coach one of my SOMBA clients to help them overcome a challenge in their business. In this episode, I’m coaching Elisabeth Kollman, owner of Die Geschaftsmama (Engl. Biz Mums). Elisabeth has a passion for helping new mothers take the necessary steps they need to start and grow their own successful business. She specializes in helping new mothers realize their business dream, learn and stress management strategies to help them juggle being a new mother and new business owner through her online cour...2017-07-3118 minThe SIGRUN ShowThe SIGRUN ShowWho Is Sigrun and Why the ShowWelcome to the first episode of the Sigrun Show. I’m your host, Sigrun, creator of SOMBA, the highly-regarded MBA mastermind program for online entrepreneurs. I’m a CEO turned lifestyle entrepreneur, a business strategist and mentor, and an international speaker with a passion for helping high-achieving, ambitious entrepreneurs turn their passions into profits. Today, I’m sharing who I am, how growing up in the small country of Iceland has inspired me to dream big and take action on my passions, as well as the inspiration and motivation behind creating this podcast. You’ll learn about the vari...2017-07-2315 min