Tea with the Queen

If you’re scared of sounding salesy, you might be leaving money on the table. In this episode, I’m talking about follow-up, and why it isn’t pushy or chasing. Follow-up is simply closing the loop with someone who already showed interest and then got busy. I’m sharing what surprised me while organising Day With The Queen. I’ve had a stack of conversations with suppliers, asked for information, received proposals, and then heard nothing. And I wasn’t uninterested. I was busy, with a million moving parts and about 84 tabs open. You’ll hear why silence doesn’t automatically mean “no,” how to stop making up stories when someone doesn’t reply, and the one-sentence system I add to every proposal so follow-up feels easy and expected. I’m also giving you simple follow-up scripts you can steal and tweak so you still sound like you, plus the challenge I want you to do straight after listening. Website: https://tea-with-the-queen.captivate.fm/linkedin For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://emmamcqueen.com.au/want-more/emmas-book/ YouTube Channel BD Sprint: https://emmamcqueen.com.au/coaching-services/bd-sprint/

I make people cry. And it’s not because I’m mean, I swear. It happens because I’m direct and ask the questions people have been dodging. The moment you finally say the real thing out loud, the body often responds before the brain has caught up. This episode is about what’s actually going on in that moment, and why tears in business are often a sign you’ve reached something true. We talk about the difference between having a cry and building a house there, and why the tears aren’t the problem. What matters is what happens next. If you're in a season where you feel exhausted, frightened, disappointed, or like you've outgrown something, this episode will help you ask better questions and decide what you're going to do next. LINKS: Website: https://tea-with-the-queen.captivate.fm/linkedin For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://emmamcqueen.com.au/want-more/emmas-book/ YouTube Channel BD Sprint: https://emmamcqueen.com.au/coaching-services/bd-sprint/

A sponsor said something to me recently that made me stop and think about reputation in a whole new way. In this episode, I’m unpacking what the “halo effect” looks like in real life, and why people are watching how you do business long before they ever buy from you. You’ll learn what your audience is actually noticing (your follow up, your communication, your delivery, and how it feels to be in your world), plus how to build trust without trying to sound impressive or salesy. I’ll also share how to make your process more visible in a way that feels natural, so your credibility speaks for itself and selling starts to feel a whole lot easier. LINKS: Website: https://tea-with-the-queen.captivate.fm/linkedin For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://emmamcqueen.com.au/want-more/emmas-book/ YouTube Channel BD Sprint: https://emmamcqueen.com.au/coaching-services/bd-sprint/

If your business feels busy but growth feels slow, the answer is usually in the audit you haven’t done yet. In this episode, I’m going to show you how to audit your business offers so you can spot what’s working in your business and see whether your next level might already exist in the offers, content and sales you’ve already created. I’ll talk about why constant creation is exhausting, and why the real discipline is choosing which ideas deserve your time, energy and attention. I’ll also walk you through what to look for when you review past offerings, especially the ones that worked and then somehow disappeared from your calendar. We’ll cover why clarity and simplicity make selling easier, and how simplifying your offers can strengthen your message and customer journey. If you’ve been trying to solve every growth issue with more marketing, this will help you zoom out and see what’s actually needed, including the business systems that make growth feel lighter. We’ll finish with practical questions to guide your audit, including what to relaunch, what to automate, what to delegate, and what to ditch, so you can build momentum without creating more work than necessary. Website: https://tea-with-the-queen.captivate.fm/linkedin For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://emmamcqueen.com.au/want-more/emmas-book/ YouTube Channel BD Sprint: https://emmamcqueen.com.au/coaching-services/bd-sprint/

If you’ve been avoiding your numbers, you’re not alone. I’ve coached hundreds of business owners and I’ve seen smart, capable women do everything except open their profit and loss statement, then wonder why decision-making feels stressful and reactive. Xero accounting software can be a great choice for small business owners. When you can see what’s coming in, what’s going out, and which revenue streams are performing, you stop relying on how busy you feel and you start relying on data. I walk you through my Financial Fridays practice, how I track revenue streams inside Xero, and how I compare months, quarters, and years to spot patterns early. We also cover cash vs accrual in Xero, because I know this is confusing for small business owners. If you want more financial confidence, start with one report and one number this week. Open Xero, look with curiosity, and give yourself the clarity that makes better decisions possible. Chapter markers 00:00 Introduction 01:09 Why I love Xero and why visibility matters 02:22 Tracking revenue streams inside Xero 03:55 Comparing months, quarters, and years 04:55 Cash vs accrual in Xero explained 06:26 Stop only checking numbers at tax time 07:06 Financial confidence is your job LINKS: Emma McQueen: Website Linkedin: https://tea-with-the-queen.captivate.fm/linkedin For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://emmamcqueen.com.au/want-more/emmas-book/ YouTube Channel Day With The Queen Event - October 22nd: https://emmamcqueen.com.au/events/day-with-the-queen/ BD Sprint: https://emmamcqueen.com.au/coaching-services/bd-sprint/ Mentioned in this episode: Day With The Queen