Have you ever had a grand idea? One you you were really excited to put out into the world? (Of course you have.) Did you ever have an idea you loved so much that you were equally excited and afraid to put it out there? What if someone didn’t buy it, this idea you loved so much? It’s a funny relationship we have with our favorite ideas. We love them and want to share Continue reading...
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Afraid of Failure? The New Approach You Desperately Need to Reset Your Mindframe and Experiment Without Fear
Have you ever put a new idea out there -- a new class, blog post, product, or coaching package -- and not gotten the instant, positive response you expected? (No need to be embarrassed. It’s happened to everyone.) I’m curious: what happened next? Did you burst into tears, have a little freak out, and declare that you’re quitting your business for good? (Don’t Continue reading...
Ass on the Line? Why Having Your Back Against the Wall Is Key to Doing What It Takes to Make Your Business Work
There’s an interesting commonality I see among successful business owners that might surprise you. It’s something I’ve been thinking for the past two years but have been too sheepish to say out loud. I’ve remained quiet because I know that some people will hate me for saying this. It shines a light on a truth that many don’t want to admit. But I’m tired of holding back Continue reading...
Does Business Feel Difficult? The Simple, Powerful Concept That Tripled My Income and Doubled My Fun in a Year
Has business felt harder than you think it should? Most people wish business could be easier. Myself included! You've most likely cried over your laptop, sweated over whether your clients would pay on time, and pulled one too many twelve-hour days just trying to make it work. I’ve done all of these things. But thankfully, about a year ago, something shifted. Continue reading...
Get Your First 10 Clients: How I Booked $10,000+ Worth of Business and Filled My Waiting List in Just 2 Months
Let’s be honest, building a business isn’t as easy as we’d like it to be. But just because it isn’t easy, doesn’t mean it has to be so hard. When I first started as a client attraction coach, I was able to book over $10,000 worth of business and build a 3-month waiting list to work with me in less than 2 months. It wasn’t easy, but it also wasn’t that hard and I’m going Continue reading...
The Psychology of Pricing: How to Help Clients Get Past Sticker Shock and See the Value in Your Premium Packages
Have you ever avoided buying something amazing because it was “too expensive,” and then regretted not just doing it later? If so, you know it’s a rotten, sinking-in-regret, why-was-I-so-chicken feeling. You don’t ever want a prospective client to feel that way. Especially if you’re the type of entrepreneur who pours her heart and soul into what you do, it feels Continue reading...
Words That Sell (or Destroy) Your Offers: How to Improve Your Sales Copy, Connect to Customers, and Make Money
Running an online business requires many skills. One of the most important skills to master is communicating with our target market, something online business owners do through words. Whether it’s a sales page, social media posts, or sales emails, new entrepreneurs spend very little time crafting their words compared to experienced business owners. Let’s do a simple Continue reading...
5 Feel-Good Ways to Effortlessly and Authentically Grow Your Business and Get More Clients by Being of Service
I often hear business owners complain about having to market their business because it takes time away from what they love most: serving their clients. What if I told you that the thing you love to do most is what brings clients to you? What if you could get more clients by doing exactly what you love, namely serving others? You’d be game, right? Now, what if I told Continue reading...
Steal This! A Step-by-Step Guide to Make Your Big Ideas Actually Happen so You Can Grow Your Business Faster
I’m going to guess you’re something of an idea machine. Am I right? Fabulous! Now tell me: What happens after you’ve been inspired to do something great? If you’re like most business owners, you have a notebook full of ideas you haven’t had the time or energy to implement. Maybe your excitement fizzles out before you have the chance bring your idea to life. Or you Continue reading...
Do You Know Exactly What Steps to Take to Grow Your Business? Why Copying the Pros Will Never Create Success
It’s no secret: when it’s time to get a new business off the ground, the first instinct most entrepreneurs have (myself included) is to copy the people we admire most. Now, when I say “copy,” I don’t mean literally -- though that happens, too. I mean, we look at successful people and try to follow their steps to the letter. The logic is, “It worked for them, so if I do it Continue reading...
Stop Striving for Perfection in Your Business! Research Shows That Authenticity Can Increase Your Bottom Line
Do you ever think you’re the only one who doesn’t have it all perfectly figured out? Or feel like you’re supposed to show only your perfect side online? It's an awful feeling we can all relate to! What if I told you that being perfect was a bad idea? And that there was a benefit to your business to not having it all figured out? Well, it's true! Being real can Continue reading...
Steal This! My Step-by-Step Guide to Telling Your Clients You’re Raising Your Rates (Without Scaring Them Away)
Once a client is ready to raise their rates, there's a panicky moment I brace for, the one where they're freaking out, saying things like: How do I tell my clients?! They'll all leave me! Maybe I'll wait a few more months to do it! So if after the last few articles on pricing (here and here) you realize it's time to increase you prices, I've got you covered in the next Continue reading...
Steal This! My Perfect Pricing Strategy to Drastically Increase Your Bottom Line (and Boost Your Confidence)
Previously, I shared my tried and true method for knowing if it’s time to raise you rates, which then raised these questions: What do I charge now? How do I tell my clients? I’ve got answers for you, in my famous, gotcha-covered, step-by-step, Steal This! fashion. Today you’re going to discover the perfect pricing for your services, and afterwards you’ll find out how Continue reading...
Charge What You’re Worth! 5 Tried-and-True Signs It’s Time to Raise Your Rates (Even If You’ve Been Afraid To)
Someone recently asked a really awesome question on my Facebook page: “Was there something specific that gave you the confidence to crank your rates up? Was it list size? Community engagement? Or something that gave you the sign to go big? I'm not sure what to look for.” I got excited about this one. Raising rates is a fun topic because everyone has opinions about it and Continue reading...
8 Weeks That Changed My Business Forever and Could Change Yours, Too (I Just Can’t Keep This Secret to Myself!)
March 1st marks my official two year mark in business here at jennyshih.com, and as the day comes closer, I couldn’t be happier about how far I’ve come. As I look back on the past two years, there is one 8 week stretch that truly changed my business forever. These 8 weeks had such an impact on my clarity, my confidence, my business and marketing know-how, and my bottom Continue reading...
Why You Shouldn’t Sell Coaching and What to Sell Instead So That You Consistently Get More Clients to Hire You
I can't believe I wrote a title like that. But I did. Because it's true. The words were a shower epiphany. I raced out of the shower, dripping wet, but covered in a towel, mind you, to my office to jot it down. I heard the audible *click* in my brain when the epiphany hit. Not that the words were anything that new. I had been teaching this idea to my clients for the Continue reading...
The Top 10 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2012 (Covering Everything from Fear to Systems to Getting More Clients)
If you're like me, this week is filled with fun, family, and friends, and you're taking a break from work. Good for you, superhero! I decided to take a look back at 2012 and see what topics most resonated with YOU! Below are 10 of the most popular posts of the past year. I'm sure you missed a few, as all busy entrepreneurs are bound to do, so take a look and see Continue reading...
Want to Free Yourself from the Feast or Famine Cycle? Shift from Reactive Marketing to Proactive Marketing
I see business owners make this mistake all the time. When their calendar is booked with clients, they have no time to put into marketing their services. It’s great that you’re busy with clients and have money coming in the door. But the problem is, as soon as those clients wrap up, you’re back to square one. No clients and no money. And that’s when panic sets Continue reading...
Does Getting Clients Feel Like a Mystery? Why List-Building Is the Sure-Fire Way to Get More Clients and Fill Your Waiting List
When I first started my online business, I was confused by the list-building, traffic-generating, client-getting puzzle. I had no idea where to start and wondered how it was all going to work. Have you ever felt that way? I tried lots of things: blogging, engaging in social media, old-fashioned poster-hanging, and list-building. Although all of those helped bring Continue reading...
6 No-Fail Strategies for Having Endless Blogging Ideas (Even If You’ve Been Struggling to Consistently Write)
Have you been hesitant to commit to a blogging schedule because you're worried you’ll run out of content? Or have you committed to a schedule but find yourself scrambling at the last minute to write something decent? I can totally relate! We all have days where we've lost our juice for writing, believe it's impossible to find a fresh topic, or have fallen out of a Continue reading...
Want More Clients? Discover 3 Client-Repelling Traps And My Surprisingly Simple Fixes to Overcome Them for Good
Whether you're ready for your first client or your thousandth, it's easy to fall into a deadly client-repelling trap without realizing it. I see them far too often, which is sad because they are easy to fix and fixing them will instantly help you attract new clients. Today I'm going to share with you three client-repelling traps you must avoid if you want to fill your Continue reading...
The Truth About Going Bigger in Business: 3 Things I Had to Let Go of When I Wanted to Take It to the Next Level
The big news: I've got a new look to my website! On the outside, all looks well. (Or so I hope!) But there's another side to the story. I don't know about you, but when I see people do big things in their business, I figure it went… well, easy. I mean, the drama didn't show from where I was standing, so it must have been roses, rainbows, and fairies, right? The Continue reading...
Curious About B-School? Here’s My 100% Honest Review of the Program, Plus Answers to Your Most-Asked Questions
I often get asked what I think of Marie Forleo's B-School, so here's my 100% honest review. Feb-2026 NOTE: Although the delivery of B-School's incredible program has changed this year and I haven't updated the nuances below, I am an affiliate for B-School this year and my bonus package remains the same as listed below. Feel free to contact me directly if you have Continue reading...
Is Your Side-Gig a Business or a Hobby? How to Make the Leap and Embody What It Means to Be a Real Business Owner
Like many new online entrepreneurs, when I first started my business I wanted to believe that simply being good at what I did would ensure that I had a successful business. As I've said before, I eventually got a good smack upside the head (not a literal smack, don't worry) and realized that I needed to be a business owner, not just a coach. I needed to take charge of Continue reading...
Are You Making Smart Business Investments? Why Marie Forleo’s B-School Was the Best Decision I Made Last Year
Today I am going to let you in on a secret. I'm going to tell you the best business decision I made last year. This one decision had a huge, positive impact on my business. My income, list, fan base, and confidence all grew as a result of this decision. I can honestly say that I would not be where I am today if I had chosen differently. As a business owner, I know Continue reading...
Need an Assistant? How to Know When It’s Time to Hire One So You Can Grow Your Business and Get More Time Back
After I told you how to get your assistant to run your business for you and how to give your assistant feedback without sounding like a you-know-what, several of you said, "I don't have an assistant yet. How do I know if I'm ready?" In today's video, I'll tell you how to know if it's time to hire an assistant for your business. It's pretty straightforward and easier Continue reading...