We were shocked from our poll results on Instagram at how many people answered that they have not updated their websites in over 5 years!

Here are the benefits of updating your website every couple of years:

1. It's a chance to update your stats, testimonials, and language to better speak to your ideal clients.

2. As we grow in business, our product and services may evolve with us. Make sure that the information and pricing on your website is up to date!

3. As your business evolves, most likely your branding will too. Make sure that your website matches all of your current marketing materials so that you don't confuse your customers!

Every so often, we will experience growth and challenges in our life and business. It is inevitable. 

When you are going through growth and challenges n your business…don’t focus on all of the negatives. Focus on the positives, and the opportunities that could come from certain situations. Change your mind, and then you can change your life. 

In this episode, I want to inspire you to take messy action when things seems to be going wrong. I share a story when my husband and I both lost our jobs at the same time…but it ended up being a blessing in disguise because it was the catalyst that truly helped me grow my business. 

Let's work together: www.mbmagency.com

Let's connect: www.instagram.com/mariyabentz 

I was recently doing a training for a coaching group for entrepreneurs when someone asked me..."Should we list our prices on our websites?" I have a strong opinion on this one. Take a listen and find out how to make sure every single sales call that you have is a QUALIFIED one. 

Connect with Mariya: www.instagram.com/mariyabentz 

Visit Us Online: www.mbmagency.com 

Have you ever felt like you just wanted to give up on your business? That no amount of money is worth the stress that you are going though? That you don't want to be the person responsible for fixing all of the problems?

You might be going through some growing pains in business. As hard as it may seem...to get to the next level, you will have to fight through these issues. But when tough situations come out of the blue...a huge blessing is right around the corner. 

Some of the actions that people have toward their businesses are like they are playing the lottery. They try different things to see what will stick, without putting in true effort. But if you don't put in the work...nothing will stick!

Every small action into your business is like a deposit into an investment account. And overtime, it will accumulate compound interest. If you keep depositing meaningful actions into your business everyday...it could pay dividends beyond your wildest imagination!

When people first get into entrepreneurship, they have these big goals and dreams. While it is so important to have something to strive for...often times people start focusing too much on the OUTCOME that could potentially happen, that they don't pay attention to the INPUT they need to focus on to reach their goals or dreams. 

In today's episode, Mariya Bentz chats about how we need to plant and water certain seeds in the beginning of our business. Seeds are the actions that you take. In many of the examples, these small actions don't require much effort. But they will go a long way. You reap what you sow. 

Stacy Bahrenfuss is on a mission to guide female change makers to freedom and fulfillment to be limitless and leave a legacy. Stacy is the Founder of Catalyst Group, and Creator of the Inside Out Success Method, a system that is at the core of her premier consulting program for female change makers.

Stacy guides these female global change makers to discover inner freedom and fulfillment to create lasting success from a beautiful inner state to achieve the change and results they wish to see in the world. The Limitless Mindset Success Method: How to Approach Life & Business to Become a Magnet for Opportunities. 

In today's episode, Stacy and Mariya chat about why integrating the Inside Out Success Method into your business will elevate your results and success.

Connect with Stacy: www.LimitlesWithStacyB.com

Douglas Ferguson is an entrepreneur and human-centered technologist with over 20 years of experience. He is the founder and president of Voltage Control, an Austin-based facilitation agency that specializes in helping teams work better together through participatory decision making and design inspired facilitation techniques.

In today's episode, Douglas and Mariya chat about the importance of meeting in the workplace, and how to have your team excited for a meeting (regardless if it is in person or through a Zoom call).

Douglas shares how to have meaningful meetings, shares his company's "meeting mantras," and how to have effective meetings. We loved all of the tools and tips he shares in this episode.

Connect with Douglas: www.voltagecontrol.com

Mark Donnigan builds disruptive innovative startups. Mark's superpower is architecting go-to-market plans and marketing motions that drive real business outcomes.

Mark's experience spans 20 years as a transformative B2B marketing and business leader driving demand, brand development, and strategy for startup and growth-stage companies.

In today's episode, Mark and Mariya discuss how to effectively hire your first marketing person (and why they should not be from a big company).

Connect with Mark: https://growthstage.marketing

2020 has been an interesting year for everyone...to say the least. 

In business, it has been tremendous year of growth in all aspects. We've had some really high highs, and some really low lows. I am grateful for all of it because I have learned SO MUCH along the way about growing as a leader, where I want to take the business, what is important/versus what is not, what is a MUST HAVE on contracts (lol) etc. 

I have 7 main lessons that I have learned over the year:  1. You don't have to solve all of the problems. You can hire someone out to help solve an issue to save your sanity. It's WELL WORTH THE MONEY. 

2. Take weekends off. Have quiet time in the morning. Don't check emails in the evening. Work will always be there...but your body needs you to recharge your battery so you can operate the best that you can in your business and personal life. 

3. Streamline all of your processes within your team and client structure. Make sure your contracts are EXTREMELY detailed of what is included versus what is not to avoid "scope creep."

4. NO MORE DISCOUNTS. I hate to say it but the those who ask for discounts tend to be a tad bit harder to work with. 

5. Build a strong team around you that can be your support system if you ever need to step back for a season. As a business owner you hire people to make your life easier. 

6. Don't overbook yourself. Schedule up to 3 main tasks per day to have time for the things that come up. Because if you're the owner of a business...fires tend to come up that you have to put out on the spot. 

7. If you are trying to grow an agency, don't take on small $200-$300 projects. They end up being non-profitable and COULD cause you an equal amount of stress as a big project.