Shi Chen 5/22/23 Shi Chen 5/22/23

Client Case Study: Abby First

Abby First is a great example of what it’s like to grow a business while juggling motherhood to a 2 and 5 year-old kid, mental health of dealing with postpartum depression, and narrowing down a niche while being multi-passionate.

Shi Chen 5/10/23 Shi Chen 5/10/23

🎙[ Featured ] The Bold Money Revolution: How I Found My Money Motivation, Financial Literacy, and Began to Dream Bigger

Shi Chen 5/2/23 Shi Chen 5/2/23

🎙[ Featured ] Podcast & Amplify: Why Empathy Should Be Your Top Sales Strategy

Everything changed for me and my business when I stopped looking for the “secret” to sales and embraced what I’ve known all along — that genuine care and connection is the key to selling in a way that’s effective and feels good.

Shi Chen 2/14/23 Shi Chen 2/14/23

Tips For Hiring a Virtual Assistant (From a Business Coach + a VA Mentor)

You know what they say: Team work makes the dream work.

What makes the biggest difference from starting as a one-woman solopreneur to growing into a fully supported CEO is hiring team members: one right-fit person at a time.

Shi Chen 2/6/23 Shi Chen 2/6/23

[ Featured ] Money + Purpose | IG Live with Jen Ward

I joined Jen Ward of Assigned Financial Solutions (Virtual CFO + Bookkeeper) to chat about how money can fund your version of business success, even if you're not initially motivated by it.

In this conversation, we chat about:

Shi Chen 1/31/23 Shi Chen 1/31/23

Behind The Scenes of Our Website Refresh

Cue the confetti: OUR WEBSITE GOT A MAKEOVER! 🎉

A huge thank you to RuthAnn Rafiq and her team at R Artspace for partnering with me in this web site refresh.

It was a project that was long over–do. But with the blend of her ready-to-go templates and web site refresh service that provided customizable support – the process was smooth and seamless, and I’d love to take you behind-the-scenes of what it was like to update our website for 2023.

Shi Chen 12/5/22 Shi Chen 12/5/22

My 3 Biggest Business Lessons of 2022

2022 marks the end of year 3 as a business mentor (and year 5 as a coach overall). Here are the top 3 business lessons that have made the biggest difference in how I show up for quick wins and long-term results.

Shi Chen 11/1/22 Shi Chen 11/1/22

Sales Calls Are Worth Your Time

The day I learned how to host an empowering sales conversation was the day I felt like my business would be taken care of. Now I know there’s a growing philosophy in the online business space that tells you to ditch sales calls because they are a “waste of time.”

Shi Chen 10/4/22 Shi Chen 10/4/22

Why My Clients Get the Best Results Through 1:1 Coaching

Since launching my coaching business in 2016, I’ve experimented with how to best serve my clients through various services and products. From in-person workshops, weekend retreats, group programs, and digital courses, what I’ve learned over the years is that my clients get the best results through 1:1 high-touch coaching services.

Shi Chen 9/27/22 Shi Chen 9/27/22

5 Loving Mom-Preneur Reminders

In case no one has told you lately…here are 5 loving reminders for the mom-preneur, inspired the conversations of my dear coaching clients and working moms who are here to make a big impact through their business.

Shi Chen 9/22/22 Shi Chen 9/22/22

2 Ways to Increase Accountability Without the Guilt

If you’re a high-performing woman who already has a ton on their plate (and can tend to be hard on yourself), then that last thing you need is another person telling you to do more. When you’d like more accountability, here’s what that could mean…

Shi Chen 9/13/22 Shi Chen 9/13/22

What Holds Business Owners Back From Receiving Coaching Support

During my “The Difference Makes” series, I interviewed six female entrepreneurs and asked the question, “If you had to start your business over today, but still had your existing knowledge, what would you do differently?” A majority of their responses were, “I would hire a coach sooner.”

Shi Chen 8/30/22 Shi Chen 8/30/22

What Makes a Great Coach Who Fosters Great Client Results?

Let’s talk about client results, shall we? On the one hand, the biggest reason why we want to coach or provide a service is to improve and impact our clients’ lives. On the other hand, putting pressure on ourselves to get our clients results to prove that we’re a “good coach” or a “good business owner” can mess with our mindset and our sense of self-worth. There’s a fine line between the two…

Shi Chen 8/9/22 Shi Chen 8/9/22

3 Mindset Shifts For Sustainable Business Success

Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. It takes courage, boldness, and an ability to tolerate risk. What I’ve learned over the years of coaching and building a business is that your mindset – the way that you think about business and your ability to not take things personally – can affect your experience and your results, too.

Shi Chen 5/27/22 Shi Chen 5/27/22

3 Money-Making Actions that Pay Off in Your Business

I’m sharing with you the 3 types of money-money actions. When you’re consistent in doing these, you’ll begin to see more consistent results. Learning how to work on the right thing at the right time (in a way that feels right for you) can truly be a gift to your life and business.

Shi Chen 5/6/22 Shi Chen 5/6/22

The Biggest Differences Between Coaching, Consulting, and Mentoring

The biggest challenge in deciding what you’d like your job title to be is that the coaching industry is unregulated. As a result, people have different ideas and impressions of what a coach is and should be.

Shi Chen 5/6/22 Shi Chen 5/6/22

Who Are Your Dream Clients?

I’ll never forget the day when I realized that as someone who offers a high-touch, premium service, I can focus on the QUALITY of people I help, rather than the QUANTITY or VOLUME of people.