Enlightened Entrepreneur | Lessons in Business | Actionable Strategies For Confidence & Growth

EP 114: How to Plan For Your First (or Next!) Hire

Send us a textBringing on your first team member can feel equal parts exciting and intimidating. In this episode of Enlightened Entrepreneur, I will walk you through what to consider before you make that big decision so you can hire confidently, strategically and at the right time for your business. 💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How To: Identify the right role and responsibilities to delegate.Understand whether the position should be contract or W-2 (and why it matters).Calculate the true cost of hiring—beyond salary.Determine the ROI of your next team member.Avoid the most common missteps first-time employers make.🔗 Resources & Links:Purchase your easy-to-use, instant access $29 Business Spending Planner & Calculator now.Join our private members-only community, Enlighten!IRS Contractor vs. Employee Guidelines (For my US-based listeners)  Support the showThank you for listening! 💬 Connect with Leandra ● Follow me on Instagram: @leandracreates ● Visit my website: www.stingrayadvisorygroup.com Please note that I may have affiliate relationships. Rest assured, this does not influence any of my recommendations or opinions; I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and value.

EP 113: End-of-Year Money Moves to Simplify Tax Season

Send us a textAs the year winds down, many small business owners are focused on finishing strong but stress starts to creep in around one thing: taxes.In this episode of Enlightened Entrepreneur, I break down simple, doable money moves that will help you wrap up your year with clarity and confidence, without the last-minute scramble.💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How To: Run a quick Profit Pulse Check so you know exactly where your business stands financially.Do a Tax-Ready Sweep to simplify organization and avoid surprises.Choose one money habit that sets you up for a smoother, more profitable 2026.🔗 Resources & Links:Purchase your easy-to-use, instant access $29 Business Spending Planner & Calculator now.Join our private members-only community, Enlighten!Book your 1-on-1 laser coaching session for tailored support around planning, clarity or business strategy!Listen to the Trailer EpisodeSupport the showThank you for listening! 💬 Connect with Leandra ● Follow me on Instagram: @leandracreates ● Visit my website: www.stingrayadvisorygroup.com Please note that I may have affiliate relationships. Rest assured, this does not influence any of my recommendations or opinions; I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and value.

EP 112: 5 Business Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner

Send us a textIn this episode of Enlightened Entrepreneur, I’m sharing 5 of the most important lessons I’ve learned, insights I wish someone had handed me in year one (better yet, on day 1!).Whether you’re just starting out or deep in the trenches of growing, these are the reminders that will help you build a business that supports you instead of drains you.💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: The five foundational lessons every entrepreneur should leverage from day 1Why seeking validation from the wrong places can derail your momentumHow not protecting your time can sabotage your business goalsThe underestimated power of strategy over speedWhy trusting yourself is one of your most valuable business assets🔗 Resources & Links:Join our private members-only community, Enlighten!Book your 1-on-1 laser coaching session for tailored support around planning, clarity or business strategy!Listen to the Trailer EpisodeSupport the showThank you for listening! 💬 Connect with Leandra ● Follow me on Instagram: @leandracreates ● Visit my website: www.stingrayadvisorygroup.com Please note that I may have affiliate relationships. Rest assured, this does not influence any of my recommendations or opinions; I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and value.

EP 111: Your Year-End Marketing Strategy Doesn’t Need to Be Fancy - It Needs to Work

Send us a textMarketing doesn’t have to be flashy to be effective, especially just because it's year-end. In this episode of Enlightened Entrepreneur, I’m sharing real-world insights and low-lift strategies to help you make the most of Q4 without burning out or overspending. Whether you’re feeling "behind" on planning or are already mid-campaign, you’ll walk away with practical ideas you can implement right now to finish strong.💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why Q4 isn’t the time to start from scratch (and what to do instead)How to use your existing data to shape your outreachThe truth about Meta Ads ROI during the holiday seasonCreative, cost-effective alternatives to ad-heavy strategiesHow to personalize your messaging and prioritize customer loyaltyThree Action Accelerator options to help you finish strong🔗 Resources & Links:Book your 1-on-1 laser coaching session for tailored support around planning, clarity or business strategy!Listen to the Trailer EpisodeSupport the showThank you for listening! 💬 Connect with Leandra ● Follow me on Instagram: @leandracreates ● Visit my website: www.stingrayadvisorygroup.com Please note that I may have affiliate relationships. Rest assured, this does not influence any of my recommendations or opinions; I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and value.

EP 110: 3 Steps to Finish the Year with Profit and Peace

Send us a textAs the year winds down, you may be feeling torn between two conflicting goals: 1️⃣ pushing hard to hit your final numbers or 2️⃣ committing to protecting your energy so your don’t collapse before the new year strikes.Here’s the truth: you don’t have to choose.In this episode, let me walk you through a simple three-step clarity check to help you close out the year with focus, profits and peace of mind.💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:How to run a quick Profit Pulse Check so you know exactly where you stand financially.Use the RDAE Framework to help you streamline your Q4 (or any!) workload.A strategy for setting one powerful energy boundary that will keep burnout at bay and your momentum going strong.🎯 Whether you’re feeling stretched thin or simply want to enter the new year with more clarity, this episode gives you the tools to finish strong and recharge.🔗 Resources & Links:Easily organize and analyze where you're money's going and how to strategically line out your savings goals with my Business Spending Planner & Calculator.Book your 1-on-1 laser coaching session for tailored support around planning, clarity or business strategy!Listen to the Trailer EpisodeSupport the showThank you for listening! 💬 Connect with Leandra ● Follow me on Instagram: @leandracreates ● Visit my website: www.stingrayadvisorygroup.com Please note that I may have affiliate relationships. Rest assured, this does not influence any of my recommendations or opinions; I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and value.