Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Afterwork Entrepreneur Podcast! In today’s show, your host, Cathy E. Smith, dives deep into the crucial factors you need to consider when hiring a business coach—especially if you’re a service-based professional or an after-work entrepreneur getting ready to scale your business or transition out of corporate life. Cathy shares practical tips on clarifying your goals, finding a coach with real-world experience in your industry, and making sure there’s a strong values and vision alignment. You’ll also learn how to assess coaching styles, accountability tools, and program structures to ensure you invest in the right support for your business journey. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality, one smart move at a time. Tune in and get ready to take the next step toward your business freedom!

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Welcome to another episode of the Afterwork Entrepreneur Podcast! In this week’s show, host Cathy E. Smith dives into the essential topic of building an audience versus creating a community for your business. She breaks down the crucial differences between these two groups, sharing how audiences are about visibility and influence, while communities thrive on connection and transformation. Cathy walks you through practical steps to grow both audiences and communities from scratch—covering everything from choosing the right platforms, creating magnetic content, and authentic engagement, to running live events and accountability challenges. Whether you’re aiming to attract more eyes to your content or foster loyalty and true belonging among your followers, this episode offers actionable advice to help you find—and serve—your people. Tune in to discover which approach is the best fit for your business journey and how to get started today!

Welcome to another episode of the After Work Entrepreneur Podcast, hosted by Cathy E. Smith. In today’s episode, Cathy dives into how you can start and grow a profitable online business in the digital age—a topic that’s especially timely given the recent wave of early retirements, job losses, and the ongoing impact of the deferred resignation program in places like Washington, D.C. Cathy draws on conversations with professionals who have made successful career pivots, and she breaks down the essential first steps: identifying your niche, building a strong brand, creating reliable revenue streams, leveraging today’s powerful technology, and mapping out a clear business plan. Whether you’re considering entrepreneurship out of necessity or passion, this episode is packed with thought-provoking questions and practical tips to help guide your journey. Get ready to be inspired and equipped to make your mark online!