Sandra Julian
I guide service-based indigenous & women entrepreneurs to streamline operations, convert more clients, boost profits and achieve scalable growth. With over two decades as an agency owner, my approach blends entrepreneurial ambition with deep-rooted cultural values.
Tech Won’t Fix Your Business, But This Mindset Shift Will 🔧➡️🧠
I’ve been thinking about how often we believe that the right software will solve our business struggles. A new tool promises to streamline everything, so we jump in, expecting magic. But… 💬 “You can have the most amazing software in the world, but without the right training and support, it’s just a piece of software.” Wise words from Karen King during our recently chat on the podcast. 🧠 THINK: The real solution isn’t in the tool, it’s in how you think about efficiency. Instead of asking,...
🆘 If You’re Drowning In Tasks, This Is For You!
Sometimes you have podcast moments that really open your eyes. 👁️ This is one of them. Something in my recent chat with Karen King, founder of Gold Star Pro and full-time traveller, really stuck with me. She said: 💬 “We didn’t start our business to work 24/7, so why are we still doing it?” Oof. That one hits, right? 🤯 We start our businesses for freedom to: ✈️ Travel the world👨👩👧👦 Spend more time with family❤️ Do work we’re passionate about⏳ Set our own schedules Yet somehow, we end up stuck...
🔄 MINDSET SHIFT: Stop Selling, Start Helping
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the impact of our mindset on the personalised service solutions we offer and how we present them. (I’m talking about tenders, proposals, or any other personalised service.) Because, how we show up matters so much more than we give it credit for! 🧠 THINK: Your Mindset Shapes Your Sales Success When you shift your mindset from selling a service to helping the client make the right decision, everything changes: your approach, your language, and even how the...
Why Your Proposals Get Ghosted (and 4 Strategies to Fix It) 👻
Lately, I’ve seen clients in my coaching business getting frustrated by the response (or lack of) they get after they send out a proposal they poured their heart and soul in. You know the feeling: slow response, endless questions, radio silence, or even worse, an outright rejection. 😩 But here’s the thing: a winning proposal makes it as easy as possible for your client to say yes! 🧠 THINK: Clients say YES when they feel connected and confident. A weak proposal feels generic, even impersonal...
A New Way to Think About Growth—Ready?
We’re shaking things up! 🚀 As you can see, instead of our usual podcast update, we’re bringing you a fresh, weekly newsletter—‘The Momentum Shift’! 🎉 Inside, you’ll get:✅ Bite-sized insights to spark new ideas 💡✅ Small steps that keep your business moving forward 🚀✨✅ Behind-the-scenes glimpses into my own thoughts, actions, and leadership journey. If you love it, share the love! 💛 Pass this along to other small business owners who’d find it helpful. And if you’re a KIT creator, I’d be...
Avoid Burnout with These Simple Tips for Business Owners
Growing your business should be exciting, not exhausting.💥 Unfortunately, the reality is often different. 😩 BUT you don’t have to feel like you’re burning the candle at both ends.🕯️ Believe me, I’ve been there. And I also worked very hard on ways to avoid it. In my latest podcast and blog episode, “How to Grow Your Business Without Burning Out,” I share simple yet powerful tips so you can maximise your efforts and make your business more efficient and manageable. 🎧💡 The goal? To set your...
Why Simplicity Drives Business Success 🌱
Kia ora Reader I came across a phrase recently that really struck a chord: “SIMPLICITY SCALES, COMPLEXITY FAILS.” It got me thinking about how true this is. I mean, I hadn’t consciously chased simplicity throughout my business journey, but, thinking about it, it’s been a subconscious mantra guiding me all along. Because when you can end the day with your focus on what truly matters instead of endless mundane tasks, that’s when real growth happens! And that’s what I’m diving into in this...
🚧 Has Your Business Hit a Wall? Let’s Fix It! 🔧
Reader, I have something I really need to share! Just recently, I helped a client who was struggling with her business. She did really well in growing her business to a certain point. Then… EVERYTHING STALLED, despite long hours and lots of efforts. She was ready to throw in the towel and contacted me in a last resort effort. After taking a closer look at her business, I could see why she was struggling to scale. 😩 👉 She was manually tracking her team’s progress 👉 Managing client...
🎧 My Mindset Journey + How You Can Shift Yours Too
Kia ora Reader I recently had one of those “aha” moments during a conversation on The Baggage Be Gone podcast, and I thought that it was worth sharing with you! Tammy, the host, invited me to talk about something close to my heart—the role of mindset in business success. We ended up diving deep into the real, behind-the-scenes struggles that so many of us face as ambitious business woman. And let me tell you, it got real, fast! I opened up about a part of my journey I haven’t shared much...
🎙️ ADHD & Business: Katie Brown's story
Kia ora Reader Sometimes, things don’t quite go as planned. And that’s exactly what happened with my latest podcast episode! 🤯 I had everything set up perfectly—research done, questions ready, and a clear vision of where the interview with Katie Brown would go. But shortly after we had the introductions out of the way, our conversation took an unexpected turn. Turns out, Katie is juggling not one, not two, but THREE businesses! Just listening to it had my head spinning. But when I asked her...
I guide service-based indigenous & women entrepreneurs to streamline operations, convert more clients, boost profits and achieve scalable growth. With over two decades as an agency owner, my approach blends entrepreneurial ambition with deep-rooted cultural values.