Feel unsure about how to set up your nutrition business legally? In this episode, Stephanie is talking with Lawyer and Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Sharon Vanin from Thrive Legal Care, all about the key legal fundamentals you need to put in place for your nutrition business. Sharon shares everything you need to consider when setting up your nutrition business, from which business structure to pick, considerations for insurance, contracts you need to have in place in order to work with clients, and lots of practical legal tips and strategies for your business. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: How to choose the appropriate business structure How to choose the appropriate insurance for your business structure The bare minimum legal agreements you need to have set up  How to lawfully hold yourself out as a nutritionist and not overstep your scope of practice Simple proactive steps to avoid legal trouble

In this episode, Stephanie is talking with her friend Tara McKenna, founder of the Zero Waste Collective, all about how she was able to grow her recognizable, international brand and community. Tara shares how her business started by sharing her own zero/low waste lifestyle journey on social media and how she was eventually able to leave her 9-5 job to grow her business. Tara also shares the journey of what it was like to grow to 400k+ followers on social media, her thoughts about social media metrics/numbers, and the journey that led her to writing her first book, Don’t Be Trashy. She also shares the avenues that her book has opened up for her and what’s next in store for her business. This is a must-listen to episode if you want a look behind the curtains of a successful business and brand!In today’s episode, you’ll learn: How Tara turned what she was sharing on social media into a profitable brand and business Tara’s thoughts on social media metrics/numbers and if they matter in growing a successful business How she was able to grow a recognizable and trustworthy brand The steps she took to write and launch her new book, Don’t Be Trashy Why it’s important to pivot in your business and find what feels best

Want to be more trauma informed in your practice but have no idea where to start?   In this episode, Stephanie is talking with Functional Trauma Therapist and Holistic Nutritionist Cassandra Hope of Be Well With Hope, on the topic of how to be more trauma informed in your nutrition practice. Cassandra shares why being trauma informed is SO important, especially when working with client’s health and past traumas.   She shares different ways and strategies that we can start supporting our clients in a trauma informed container, so that we are working with our client in a supportive, safe, and transparent way.   In today’s episode, you’ll learn: What being trauma-informed as a practitioner means How your current way of working with clients might be harming more than helping The first steps to start practicing in a trauma-informed way Different principles for working with your clients and their past traumas vs. against them

In this episode, Stephanie is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what’s currently working in her business (and what’s not)! She shares what her current focus is when it comes to growing her online program, Launch Your Nutrition Biz, and some of the strategies she is using to get more leads in her business.In today’s episode, you’ll learn: Where Stephanie’s time and attention is going right now Her strategies for growing a business off of social media Why it’s important to double down on what’s working A BIG investment Stephanie made recently

Ready to plan out your first (or next) professional photoshoot? In this episode, Stephanie is talking with Ashley Srokosz, Wellness Website & Brand Expert, all about how to plan out a professional photoshoot for your nutrition business. Ashley takes you through one of her most popular blog posts, How to Prep for a Professional Photoshoot, and shared the exact steps you need to take to plan out a successful shoot. Ashley shares how to plan out everything from your branding, what to wear to your shoot, different photos to take, how to feel comfortable in front of the camera and more practical tips. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: - Ashley’s step by step process for planning out your photoshoot - How to plan your photoshoot outfits - How to feel comfortable in front of the camera - Ideas for how to use your photos in your marketing

In this episode, Stephanie is talking with Dr. Kim Foster, MD and Business Mentor for Health Coaches & Wellness Entrepreneurs all about how to get MD referrals in your nutrition business. Dr. Kim shares the exact strategy you can take to set up a strong referral system with an MD or another alternative healthcare practitioner. Dr. Kim shares about her own experience as an MD and the most effective approaches for creating a referral relationship. You will learn: - Dr. Kim’s business journey from MD to Business Mentor - Strategies for creating a relationship with an MD - How to set up your referral relationship - How to stand out from the crowd of other practitioners

In this episode, Stephanie is talking with her past client and friend Rachel Kalmar from Livia Wellness about starting and growing her business over the last few years. Rachel shares a BTS of what her business looked like when she first started vs. the growth she’s had and the confidence she’s gained. Listen in if you want a real BTS of starting and growing your nutrition business! You will learn: - The story of how Rachel first started her nutrition business - How Rachel leveraged a demo opportunity - Strategies for growing her confidence - Where she focuses her time and attention now - How she was able to grow her business and client list

In this episode, Stephanie is talking with her past client and friend Jenn Foster of The Holistic Mind about the steps she took to feel comfortable on video so she could be more visible in her nutrition business. Jenn shares how she utilized the power of Instagram reels to reach a larger audience and start signing clients.  Jenn gives a BTS look into how she strategies, plans out and executes her reels in an easy to follow way that you can try yourself!  Get ready to feel more comfortable about going on video after this episode! You will learn: - How Jenn started her nutrition business - The steps she took to feel more comfortable on video - How she plans out her ideas for IG reels - Tips for getting more comfortable on video

Ready to get your business finances in order for 2022? In this episode, Stephanie is talking with Chartered Personal Accountant Martina Morton from Grow CPA. They cover exactly what you need to know about your business finances, including what to track, what to delegate out, when to pay taxes, common write-offs and so much more. This is a jam-packed episode that will teach you SO much about business finances, whether you are a new business owner just starting out or have been in business for awhile. You will learn: - The difference between sole proprietor and incorporation - The difference between bookkeeping and accounting - When to start charging taxes and how much to put aside - Common business write-offs to consider - How to track your finances and stay on top of your bookkeeping - How/when to outsource your accounting

Ready to sign your first nutrition clients in 2022? Let’s do it! In this episode, Stephanie is sharing the exact steps you can take to sign your first nutrition clients in 2022. She shares the business foundation you’ll need to implement to start bringing on clients and some practical marketing strategies you can try out to help you sign new clients. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: How to set up your business foundation Different marketing strategies for signing new clients How to share about your program strategically How to leverage referrals in 2022