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EmpowerHer Business Accelerator Podcast

EmpowerHer Business Accelerator Podcast

By: Philippa Channer
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 Transform your business and become the confident CEO you were meant to be. Join the EmpowerHer community and level up your business with clarity, confidence, and actionable strategies. The EmpowerHer Business Accelerator Podcast is your guide to ditching overwhelm and stepping into your power as a female entrepreneur.2024 Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • Episode 202: Balancing Fixed and Variable Costs in Your Business

    Episode 202: Balancing Fixed and Variable Costs in Your Business
    Oct 20 2025
    Welcome back to the Empower Her Business Accelerator podcast! I’m your host, Philippa Channer, and I’m thrilled you’re joining me for another week of practical strategy and CEO-level insight. We’re deep into our October series all about understanding your business cost structure—and today’s topic is one that every entrepreneur thinks they’ve mastered but often hasn’t truly leveraged: balancing fixed and variable costs. This conversation is about more than bookkeeping—it’s about creating freedom and flexibility in how your business grows. And before we dive in, I want to take a moment to invite you to something very special: The Entrepreneur Incubator. This is my four-month, done-with-you experience designed to help ambitious entrepreneurs get clarity on their brand, build a sustainable strategy, and—most importantly—implement it with accountability and focus. Inside the Incubator, we’ll work together using tools like my Content Clarity Canvas and the Content Clarity GPT to build a tailored 12-week content plan that actually supports your business goals. You’ll also get one-to-one coaching and monthly implementation check-ins so your strategy never just sits in a notebook—it comes alive in your business. If you’re craving that structure and want to stop guessing about your next marketing move, schedule your free 30-minute consultation using the link in the show notes below. Let’s talk about how the Entrepreneur Incubator can help you level up your business from the inside out. (00:00) What Fixed and Variable Costs Really Mean Let’s start with the basics. Fixed costs are the expenses that stay steady no matter how much your business grows—think rent, software subscriptions, business insurance, or a salaried assistant. These are predictable, but they can also create pressure when sales slow down. On the flip side, variable costs shift with your business activity—things like shipping, payment processing fees, hourly contractors, and materials. When business is booming, these rise; when things slow down, they ease up. The balance between these two categories affects your cash flow, profitability, and even your confidence as a CEO. Fixed costs bring stability, but too many of them can make your business rigid. Variable costs bring flexibility, but too many can make your margins unpredictable. 👉 Action Step: Identify your top five fixed costs and top five variable costs this week. Awareness is the first step toward better decisions. (00:03) Finding Your Financial Sweet Spot When your fixed costs are too high, you end up working just to stay afloat—your revenue has to constantly chase your expenses. When your variable costs are too high, you might be scaling, but your profits shrink every time you grow. Your goal is to find that sweet spot: a lean, intentional mix that aligns with your business model and stage of growth. Ask yourself: Do I have consistent income to justify my fixed costs?Are my variable costs growing faster than my revenue?Can I shift certain costs from fixed to variable—or the other way around? 👉 Action Step: Review your subscriptions and vendor agreements this month. See what can be made more flexible or predictable to support your current growth phase. (00:05) Restructuring Your Costs Strategically (00:06) A CEO’s Approach to Balancing Costs (00:07) From Fear to Freedom Next week, we’ll wrap up our cost structure series by exploring how to manage expenses without sacrificing quality or growth. Yes, it’s possible to cut costs and level up your client experience at the same time! Until then, keep leading, keep growing, and as always—keep shining. ✨ ✨ Special Announcements & Links 🎯 The Entrepreneur Incubator – Four months of clarity, accountability, and implementation designed to help you master your marketing and strategy. https://channerconsulting.com/entrepreneur-incubator/ 🎯 Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: https://calendar.app.google/znZrWCuHtGvHHkwr9 📬 Subscribe for regular content on marketing strategy, business planning, and growth tips that help you think like a CEO. 📱 Connect with me: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram 📧 Get in touch: info@channer-consulting.com
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    8 mins
  • Episode 201: How to Optimize Your Cost Structure for Maximum Profitability

    Episode 201: How to Optimize Your Cost Structure for Maximum Profitability
    Oct 13 2025

    Welcome back to the Empower Her Business Accelerator podcast! I’m your host, Philippa Channer, and today we’re diving into the powerful topic of optimizing your cost structure for maximum profitability—and trust me, this is the kind of work that separates struggling solopreneurs from strategic, scalable business owners.

    We’re in week two of our October series on cost structure, and today’s episode is for every entrepreneur who’s ever looked at their expenses and thought, “Where is all my money going?” Last week in Episode 200, we laid the foundation by categorizing your expenses and spotting financial leaks. Now that you've had your “whoa, I spend how much?” moment, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and turn insight into action.

    Before we get into the details, I want to invite you to explore the Entrepreneur Incubator—my signature four-month done-with-you experience designed for entrepreneurs ready to bring structure, clarity, and sustainable strategy to their marketing. Inside the Incubator, we clarify your brand, build a 12-week content strategy using my Content Clarity Canvas, and give you personalized support with one-on-one coaching and monthly implementation check-ins. If you're tired of spinning your wheels when it comes to your online presence and want a real strategy that sticks, book a free consultation using the link in the show notes below.

    ⏱️ Episode Timestamps & Key Segments

    (00:00) Welcome & Entrepreneur Incubator Invitation
    We start with a quick recap of last week’s episode and I share an exciting invite to join the Entrepreneur Incubator—a strategic support system for those ready to scale their marketing and brand clarity with confidence.

    (01:30) Strategic ROI Thinking

    (02:15) Tool Consolidation: Smarter, Not Smaller

    (03:10) Smart Swaps Over Simple Cuts

    (04:10) Re-Evaluating Reoccurring Services

    (05:10) Reinvesting for Smarter Growth

    🔁 Final Thoughts

    Profitability doesn’t come from penny-pinching—it comes from power moves. As entrepreneurs, every dollar we spend should be on a mission: to save time, increase impact, or accelerate growth. And if your money isn’t doing one of those things? It’s time to rethink your strategy.

    This isn’t about fear-based budgeting. It’s about stepping into your CEO shoes with clarity, confidence, and control. You’ve got this!

    👀 What’s Coming Next Week

    Join me next week for Episode 202, where we’ll dive into a wildly misunderstood part of business finance: fixed versus variable costs. Understanding the difference can completely shift the way you plan your year and manage cash flow. You won’t want to miss it.

    And don’t forget—if you’re craving real, hands-on support with building out your marketing strategy and content plan, check out the Entrepreneur Incubator. All it takes is one 30-minute conversation to see if this is your next big move. Use the link in the show notes to schedule your discovery call today: [INSERT LINK].

    Until next time, stay focused, stay strategic, and as always—keep shining ✨

    ✨ Special Announcements & Links

    🎯 Free 30-Hour EmpowerHer Discovery Session: https://calendar.app.google/znZrWCuHtGvHHkwr9
    🗂 New Entrepreneur Incubator Program: https://channerconsulting.com/entrepreneur-incubator/
    📬 Subscribe for regular content on building a marketing plan, strategy, and tips that serve your business.
    📱 Connect with me: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
    📧 Get in touch: info@channer-consulting.com
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    8 mins
  • Episode 200: Breaking Down Your Business Expenses — Where Is Your Money Going?

    Episode 200: Breaking Down Your Business Expenses — Where Is Your Money Going?
    Oct 6 2025

    Welcome back to the Empower Her Business Accelerator podcast! I’m your host, Philippa Channer, and I’m beyond thrilled to welcome you to this very special 200th episode! 🎉

    Whether you’ve been with me since the beginning or you just pressed play for the first time — thank you. Your support, your energy, and your commitment to growing your business alongside me means the world. This podcast has been a space of learning, empowerment, and bold action, and I couldn’t have made it here without you.

    This month, we’re diving into one of the most unglamorous — but absolutely essential — parts of running a business: your cost structure. We spent last month celebrating the revenue side of things… but now it’s time to zoom in on the money flowing out of your business. Because friend, if you’ve ever looked at your income and wondered, “Where is it all going?” — this series is going to give you clarity, confidence, and control.

    And before we dig into today’s breakdown, I want to invite you to explore something that could completely change the game for your business: the Entrepreneur Incubator — my four-month, done-with-you program designed to help you get clear on your brand, build a sustainable strategy, and actually implement it with support and accountability. You’ll get personalized coaching, a full 12-week content strategy, and access to powerful tools like my Content Clarity Canvas and the Content Clarity GPT. Ready to explore if this is your next move? Book a free 30-minute session using the link in the show notes.

    (00:00) Celebrating Episode 200 & Introducing the Entrepreneur Incubator

    This is a big milestone — 200 episodes in! I reflect on how far we’ve come and introduce the brand-new series on business expenses. I also give you a personal invitation to join the Entrepreneur Incubator, my most impactful offer yet for business owners ready to move from scattered to strategic.

    (02:00) Understanding Your Cost Structure: Fixed, Variable & Hidden (03:30) Tracking Your Expenses Without Judgment (05:00) High-Leverage vs. Low-Leverage Spending (06:30) Spotting the Sneaky Leaks (08:00) The Danger of Cutting Too Much (09:00) Your Challenge: Categorize, Streamline, and Reflect (10:00) What’s Coming Next

    If you’re loving this breakdown and want even deeper guidance, don’t forget to check out the Entrepreneur Incubator. I’d love to walk you through it and see how we can simplify and elevate your strategy together. Book your free session through the link in the show notes.

    Until next time, keep shining, stay focused, and never forget — you are the CEO of your business, and your numbers should work for you, not against you.

    ✨ Special Announcements & Links

    🎯 Free 30-Hour Discovery Session: https://calendar.app.google/znZrWCuHtGvHHkwr9
    🗂 New Self-Paced Empower Her Program: https://empowerherap.com
    📬 Subscribe for regular content on building a marketing plan, strategy, and tips that serve your business.
    📱 Connect with me: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
    📧 Get in touch: info@channer-consulting.com
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    11 mins
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