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Is it possible to manage multiple businesses? What’s the best way to get the most out of your business when it comes to prices and time investment? Join me as I coach Rae Walaska, a successful entrepreneur who runs a murder-mystery entertainment company and a social media management company, on these issues. We go into the intricacies of keeping her murder-mystery business going, and tackle the topic of licensing vs. franchising vs. coaching as ways to move forward. For her social media business, Rae and I dive into how to move from being a social media generalist to a social media specialist. Hint: It’s about productizing your service! Join the BizChix Community Connect With Rae Walaska:  Murder N Mayhem She Sells Studios LinkedIn  Books or Tools or Events Mentioned:  BizChix Live 2018 BAM Success Summit 2018 BAM Success Summit 2018 - Tickets, 1 Day Mastermind and Meetup Built to Sell by John Warrillow  BizChix Episodes Mentioned:   312: Sales is About Listening with Nikki Rausch  313: Finding Her Niche in Video with Jessica Stansberry 314: Stepping into Her Publicity Superpower with Amanda Berlin  307: How to Maximize a Live Event with Julie Fry of Business Among Moms 84: Fit4Mom Franchisor Lisa Druxman – Mompreneur, Fitness, Global Brand  304: The Fortune Is in the Follow Up Other On Air Coaching Calls  Work With Natalie:  One Day Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session ProfitChix Mastermind  Work with Shelli:  One Day Mastermind EliteChix Mastermind Strategy Session  This episode was first published at BizChix.com/315. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at http://bizchix.com/category/team/.

Is it possible to manage multiple businesses? What’s the best way to get the most out of your business when it comes to prices and time investment? Join me as I coach Rae Walaska, a successful entrepreneur who runs a murder-mystery entertainment company and a social media management company, on these issues. We go into the intricacies of keeping her murder-mystery business going, and tackle the topic of licensing vs. franchising vs. coaching as ways to move forward. For her social media business, Rae and I dive into how to move from being a social media generalist to a social media specialist. Hint: It’s about productizing your service! <a href="http://bizchix.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the BizChix Community</a> Connect With Rae Walaska: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.murdernmayhem.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Murder N Mayhem</a></li> <li><a href="http://shesellsstudios.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">She Sells Studios</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/raewalaska/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> Books or Tools or Events Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="http://bizchix.com/live" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BizChix Live 2018</a></li> <li><a href="http://bamsuccesssummit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BAM Success Summit 2018</a></li> <li><a href="http://bizchix.com/bam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BAM Success Summit 2018 - Tickets, 1 Day Mastermind and Meetup</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.builttosell.com/book/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Built to Sell</a> by John Warrillow</li> </ul> BizChix Episodes Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="http://bizchix.com/312-sales-is-about-listening-with-nikki-rausch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 312: Sales is About Listening with Nikki Rausch</a></li> <li><a href="http://bizchix.com/313-finding-her-niche-in-video-with-jessica-stansberry/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 313: Finding Her Niche in Video with Jessica Stansberry</a></li> <li><a href="http://bizchix.com/314" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">314: Stepping into Her Publicity Superpower with Amanda Berlin</a></li> <li><a href="http://bizchix.com/307-maximize-live-event-julie-fry/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 307: How to Maximize a Live Event with Julie Fry of Business Among Moms</a></li> <li><a href="http://bizchix.com/84/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">84: Fit4Mom Franchisor Lisa Druxman – Mompreneur, Fitness, Global Brand</a></li> <li><a href="http://bizchix.com/304-the-fortune-is-in-the-follow-up/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 304: The Fortune Is in the Follow Up</a></li> <li><a href="http://bizchix.com/category/bizchix/on-air-coaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Other On Air Coaching Calls</a></li> </ul> Work With Natalie: <ul> <li><a href="http://bizchix.com/oneday" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Day Mastermind</a></li> <li><a href="http://bizchix.com/ceochix" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CEOCHIX Mastermind</a></li> <li><a href="http://bizchix.com/strategy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strategy Session</a></li> <li><a href="http://bizchix.com/profitchix" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ProfitChix Mastermind</a></li> </ul> Work with Shelli: <ul> <li><a href="http://bizchix.com/oneday" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Day Mastermind</a></li> <li><a href="http://bizchix.com/elitechix" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EliteChix Mastermind</a></li> <li><a href="http://bizchix.com/strategy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strategy Session</a></li> </ul> This episode was first published at <a href="BizChix.com/315" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BizChix.com/315</a>. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at <a href="http://bizchix.com/category/team/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bizchix.com/category/team/</a>.

315: [On Air Coaching] How to Specialize with Rae Walaska

As online business owners, we are all searching for the freedom and flexibility this kind of work affords. But some of us choose this option of a ‘portable business’ not just because we want to, but because we have to. Today’s guest, Rae Walaska, is a military wife and stay-at-home mom who developed an incredibly unique niche that leverages her love of event planning – and allows her to work from just about anywhere her husband might be deployed.   Rae is the owner of Murder n’ Mayhem, a company offering murder mystery parties and kids’ adventure hunts. It began in Port Orchard, Washington, where Rae worked in partnership with a local restaurant to host monthly murder mystery dinners. The business then grew to include home parties, corporate events, and even a Murder Mystery Weekend Festival on the waterfront. With each move, Rae builds a local network, and now the company hosts events all over the country, including a mystery scavenger hunt inside Las Vegas’ Excalibur Hotel.   Rae is also the co-founder of She Sells Studios, a joint venture that seeks to build a community of female entrepreneurs. She Sells is on a mission to empower and inspire, providing resources that allow other women to benefit from the lessons Rae and her partner, Jenny, have learned as solopreneurs. Today she empowers us, sharing how she developed such a unique business model, how she builds a network in each new city, and how she leverages goal-setting to facilitate growth.     Key Takeaways What inspired Rae to choose such a unique niche business  Experience working hospitality in college Event planning was something she enjoyed Provided the flexibility and portability she needed as military wife/mother    How Rae partners with vendors  Pitch in person to restaurants, bed and breakfasts, etc. Explain benefits (exposure, new customers) Build package that will cover fees for both Partner to market the event    How Rae’s business grew organically  Attendees asked her to host personal events (i.e.: anniversary party) Businesses hired for team-building workshops    The greatest challenge of setting up shop again after a move  Building a new network    Why Rae began a new venture with She Sells Studios  Craved the opportunity to collaborate Desire to leave a legacy and give back    The aim of She Sells Studios  Empower entrepreneurs Provide resources/referrals (e.g.: tips, information, services)    The obstacles Rae has faced as a military spouse and solopreneur  Difficulty building a tribe Juggling the roles of mother and business owner    Connect with Rae Walaska Murder n’ Mayhem Email rae@murdernmayhem.com Twitter Facebook Pinterest She Sells Studios She Sells Blog She Sells Facebook Group

As online business owners, we are all searching for the freedom and flexibility this kind of work affords. But some of us choose this option of a ‘portable business’ not just because we want to, but because we have to. Today’s guest, Rae Walaska, is a military wife and stay-at-home mom who developed an incredibly unique niche that leverages her love of event planning – and allows her to work from just about anywhere her husband might be deployed. Rae is the owner of Murder n’ Mayhem, a company offering murder mystery parties and kids’ adventure hunts. It began in Port Orchard, Washington, where Rae worked in partnership with a local restaurant to host monthly murder mystery dinners. The business then grew to include home parties, corporate events, and even a Murder Mystery Weekend Festival on the waterfront. With each move, Rae builds a local network, and now the company hosts events all over the country, including a mystery scavenger hunt inside Las Vegas’ Excalibur Hotel. Rae is also the co-founder of She Sells Studios, a joint venture that seeks to build a community of female entrepreneurs. She Sells is on a mission to empower and inspire, providing resources that allow other women to benefit from the lessons Rae and her partner, Jenny, have learned as solopreneurs. Today she empowers us, sharing how she developed such a unique business model, how she builds a network in each new city, and how she leverages goal-setting to facilitate growth.   Key Takeaways What inspired Rae to choose such a unique niche business <ul> <li>Experience working hospitality in college</li> <li>Event planning was something she enjoyed</li> <li>Provided the flexibility and portability she needed as military wife/mother</li> </ul> How Rae partners with vendors <ul> <li>Pitch in person to restaurants, bed and breakfasts, etc.</li> <li>Explain benefits (exposure, new customers)</li> <li>Build package that will cover fees for both</li> <li>Partner to market the event</li> </ul> How Rae’s business grew organically <ul> <li>Attendees asked her to host personal events (i.e.: anniversary party)</li> <li>Businesses hired for team-building workshops</li> </ul> The greatest challenge of setting up shop again after a move <ul> <li>Building a new network</li> </ul> Why Rae began a new venture with She Sells Studios <ul> <li>Craved the opportunity to collaborate</li> <li>Desire to leave a legacy and give back</li> </ul> The aim of She Sells Studios <ul> <li>Empower entrepreneurs</li> <li>Provide resources/referrals (e.g.: tips, information, services)</li> </ul> The obstacles Rae has faced as a military spouse and solopreneur <ul> <li>Difficulty building a tribe</li> <li>Juggling the roles of mother and business owner</li> </ul> Connect with Rae Walaska <a href="https://murdernmayhem.com/mysteryparties/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Murder n’ Mayhem</a> Email <a href="mailto:rae@murdernmayhem.com">rae@murdernmayhem.com</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/murdernmayhem" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MysteryParties" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/murdernmayhem/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> <a href="http://shesellsstudios.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">She Sells Studios</a> <a href="http://shesellsstudios.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">She Sells Blog</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SheSellsStudios/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">She Sells Facebook Group</a>

The Flexibility of a Portable Business with Rae Walaska of Murder n’ Mayhem-EP039