Step by Step Guide To Achieving a Work-Life Balance with Ashley Fillmore
In today’s post, I am so excited to have Ashley Fillmore on as a guest! Ashley is not only an incredible client of mine, she is a dear friend.
She has one of the most inspirational stories about how she became an entrepreneur and all of the adversity she overcame to become the person she is today, so you are definitely in for a treat.
Today, we will be talking all about Ashley’s journey and the advice she has for current or aspiring entrepreneurs. So let’s dive right in!
Ashley’s story and how she became an entrepreneur
Ashley is someone I admire so much, not just because she’s an amazing entrepreneur, but because she is relentless in the pursuit of a better life.
When Ashley was only 15 years old, her mother passed away from a drug overdose. With no one else to rely on, this meant Ashley was on her own.
She had a family friend who she was able to stay with but it was up to her to figure out what her next move was. Ashley graduated from high school and went on to college. Once she graduated she started working at her first corporate job.
She stayed with the company for years and loved it but things started to negatively shift and she made the decision to start her own business. When she first started out, she was meeting clients in person and it wasn’t until 2019 that she transitioned to being an online business owner.
Ashley is a health and fitness coach, she’s created a really amazing program that has helped thousands of women.
Why Ashley believes we are 100% responsible for our outcomes
What strikes me when I think about Ashley’s story is that the trauma in her early life didn’t stop her from pursuing more. In fact, Ashley believes that it’s one of the major things that kept pushing her forward.
She shares that through these challenges, she’s developed a mentality of using the obstacle as fuel to do better rather than let it diminish her motivation.
This continues to be a theme in her life, it keeps her determined to be a better coach and impact more people with her business.
All of us have a story or our own challenges we go through in life, but the way we respond to those is what will give us our results. If you don’t put in the work you won’t get what you want.
Ashley realized from a young age that nothing comes easy, so it’s important not to go in with the expectation that it will. If you go in with a mindset of knowing there will be challenges that you’ll have to overcome, it will set you up for success. This kind of mindset has allowed her to create a really amazing work-life balance.
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The connections you build are important
One of the MANY benefits of becoming an entrepreneur and doing something you love is working from a place of passion. It can be hard and challenging work at times but it doesn’t feel as hard as working a job you hate.
Ashley has been really successful at creating strong connections with people.
At the end of the day, clients want to work with someone who not only knows what they’re talking about but also, actually cares about them!
Having certifications is important, but the way you show up for your clients is what is going to help build your business. The word of mouth that Ashley has been able to generate is phenomenal and is what has made her so successful!
How Ashley has grown her business without a huge following
Ashley hasn’t had a massive online following as the source of her success. Instead, her success comes from the authentic way she serves her clients.
Ashley can gain clients because she helps clients reach their goals. By her ability to take such good care of the people she works with, it builds her a strong reputation that impacts her business success.
Ashley also evolves her programs and coaching style by basing her programs on what the clients want and need.
Creating programs based on feedback is such an important part of making sure you are giving your audience what they want.
As a coach, Ashley has found how important it is to make sure to set realistic expectations with the client. She clearly sets the stage for her clients that a role as a coach is to guide and set you up with the tools necessary to achieve your goals.
Coaches are not responsible for a client NOT meeting a goal! The coach can only do so much, the client has to be as committed and focused on the process.
The ability to manage both of your expectations will help you set boundaries with your clients. Creating these boundaries will allow for a healthy work-life balance which is so important when you’re an entrepreneur.
Step by Step Guide To Achieving a Work-Life Balance with Ashley Fillmore: The Bottomline
Some of the most successful entrepreneurs come from difficult backgrounds. Ashley is proof that if you keep pushing through your circumstances you can create a better life for yourself. Ashley’s ability to keep a positive attitude during difficult times is what has led her to her success.
You don’t need a massive following to make a huge impact. There are other ways you can grow your business. The way you service your clients and build genuine connections with your audience can make all the difference.
Finding a work-life balance that works for you and ensuring you create realistic goals for your clients will allow you and your clients to be successful. Both Ashley and I encourage you to take 100% responsibility for your outcomes and start making the necessary changes to reach your goals.
Be sure to connect with Ashley over on her Instagram. For Business coaching with Ashley, you can join the waitlist here: https://metabolicfix.purfitstudio.com/business-coaching and to join Ashley’s 6-week program sustainable weight loss program starting June 7th signup here: https://metabolicfix.purfitstudio.com/live
And finally, as always, stay safe, stay healthy, and stay #PrettyAwkward!
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