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There’s a simple formula for achieving your goals: Stay committed, even when it’s not convenient. The initial interest that sparked your idea isn’t going to be strong enough to get it across the finish line. But, when you put some healthy pressure behind your goals and surround yourself with people who help you stay on track, you’ll be able to work through any challenges that come up along the way. 

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Episode Timeline & Discussion Questions

(0:29) Welcome back to another He Said She Said episode of Earn Your Happy.

(1:35) Chris and Lori talk about the differences between their Enneagram types. 

(3:10) Chris shares a quote he read on social media that really resonated with him: “When it comes to your goals, if you’re interested, you’ll do it when it’s convenient. If you’re committed, you’ll keep going when it’s not.” 

(7:10) Lori and Chris expand on how your calendar and the people you surround yourself with dictate if you’ll stay committed to your goals. 

(10:35) Chris announces that frello opened up a seed funding round. 

My friend Kelly Kussman is back on the show to chat about the things we wish we knew when we first started out in business, especially when it comes to relationships. She has amazing tips for how to deal with gossip and react with integrity when you’re faced with an emotionally charged situation. Kelly also expands on what it was like to do a major rebrand and overcome the fears that were holding her back from executing on her vision. 

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Follow Kelly: @kelly_ward_kussman 

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CONNECT WITH LORI

Follow me: @loriharder

Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink

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Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness

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EPISODE TIMELINE

(0:27) Welcome back to Earn Your Happy. Today, Lori is joined by Kelly Kussman. 

(1:46) Lori asks Kelly, “Can you tell us just a little bit about your brand?”

(5:30) Lori asks Kelly, “Can you tell me about when you knew you needed to rebrand? And were you worried that people were going to be upset about it? Were you worried that people were not going to understand the direction?”

(7:26) Lori asks Kelly, “Did you get any opinions at all?”

(9:36) Lori asks Kelly, “What is your relationship like with your gut right now? And how are you constantly trying to tweak it and listen in?”

(12:19) Lori asks Kelly, “When something doesn’t feel authentic, what are some of your signs?”

(16:11) Lori asks Kelly, “Tell me a little bit about why mentors, especially when it comes to contracts and directions, are important to these business lessons.”

(17:39) Lori asks Kelly, “Where did you find some of your mentors?”

(21:01) Lori asks Kelly, “How do you process emotions when someone close to you judges your character or who you are as a business owner?”

(23:51) Lori asks Kelly, “Can you tell us your rule about responding?”

(26:50) Lori asks Kelly, “Let’s talk about the gossip cycle and how to respond.”

(34:39) Lori asks Kelly, “How do we really learn to manage business relationships that feel out of alignment?”

(44:03) Lori asks Kelly, “Where can people find you online and shop Cayla Gray?”

Even though I’ve built amazing networks before, I feel like I’m starting at square one in the products-based business arena. I’m sharing my strategy for getting into the right rooms and connecting with like-minded people. Plus, I share some exciting updates about Lite Pink, what to expect from my upcoming workshop, and where I’m at with my fertility journey. 

 

CONNECT WITH LORI

Follow me: @loriharder

Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink

Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy

Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness

Listen to Girlfriends & Business

 

Episode Timeline & Discussion Questions

(0:33) Welcome back to Earn Your Happy. Today, Lori is sharing her seven tips for building a network. 

(2:34) Text WORKSHOP to 310-496-8363 to learn more about Lori’s upcoming workshop. 

(4:17) Lori announces that there big pivot coming up in Lite Pink.  

(5:21) Lori talks about her fertility journey and explains why she’s been private about what she and Chris have been going through. 

(8:42) Lori gets into the topic of today’s show: how to build a network. 

(10:26) Tip #1: Identify your goals.

(10:41) Tip #2: Attend industry events.

(12:10) Tip #3: Join professional organizations. 

(12:34) Tip #4: Connect on social media. 

(13:19) Tip #5: Collaborate with other businesses. 

(14:00) Tip #6: Be proactive. 

(15:29) Tip #7: Follow up with people.