How to Work from Home with Kids During Coronavirus COVID-19 (Survive and Thrive Webinar)

Have you had a wild ride of emotions the past week during the Coronavirus COVID-19 updates? I know I have. As a mother and entrepreneur, there’s been so much to think about.

If you’re unsure how to keep your business alive while your kids are home during COVID-19, you’re not alone. I see you, Mama, and I can help.

I feel uniquely prepared to be a voice of reason and encouragement for you right now. Since 2016, I’ve been able to make good money in my companies while being a great mom for my kids. I’ve helped hundreds of mom business owners through 100 Grand Plan Workshops, #MamaSpringBreak retreats, and the High Five Grant for Moms international business grant competition.

My name is Crystalee Beck. I’m a mother of three cuties, published author, and owner of two companies, Comma Copywriters and The Mama Ladder. I have a deep passion for supporting women at the intersection of motherhood and entrepreneurship, and I want to tell you:

Now is a unique time that you can not only survive, but THRIVE as a leader in your home and company.

I won’t sugarcoat it: Some companies will thrive through COVID-19 (besides toilet paper brands!) and others won’t survive.

I care about you, your family, and your business. I feel inspired to help you right now.

You’re invited to join me on March 17, 2020 in a one-hour, FREE training: “Survive and THRIVE: Working from Home with Kids During COVID-19.”

Register now, friend

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In this one-hour FREE training, I’ll share how you can work productively with kids at home and create the greatest time of growth for your business (if you do a few specific things!)

WEBINAR ITINERARY:

What you need to be thinking about right now (both for your home and business).

How to get the most important work done for your business right now in limited time with kids at home.

Why now is the time to use creative ways to make the most of COVID-19, no matter what stage you're at in your business.

How you can market to your ideal clients in ways that feel authentic, not gimmicky, in a sensitive time.

Wanting personalized support with a loving and strategic six-figure business coach? I wasn’t going to offer 1:1 coaching in 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented time for small business owners. I’m opening limited spots on my calendar through April for service-based business owners who love their kids and their company. I sincerely want to help you. Contact me here.

Lightning Struck My Plane! 3 Ideas for Your Business During Coronavirus Uncertainty

Years ago I was working the friendly skies as a flight attendant and lightning struck our plane at 30,000 feet. It was loud, made a metallic zing and flash of light that hit hard and fast. I was walking down the aisle, delivering peanuts, pretzels, and cookies. We were all stunned.

Babies started crying. Adults started hyperventilating.

My heart pumped faster, seeing dozens of passengers look up at me. The gal with the wings on. 

I knew in that moment I had to keep my cool, not matter how freaked out I felt. I called the cockpit, and the pilot told me our engines were OK and we might have to make an emergency landing in closeby city.

Then in one of my greatest acting moments, I made my announcement with a stone face and confident voice:

"Ladies and gentlemen, yes that was lightning that struck our plane. The pilot has everything under control and is in contact with Air Traffic Control. We will all be OK. The best thing we can do is stay calm."

I didn't know if I believed it myself, but I'll never forget that feeling of responsibility to help others in a scary moment.

I feel it now, as I type these words to you.

We're facing unprecedented days right now for small business owners. I'm not alone in saying I never would have guessed in a million years that we'd see what's happened in the past 36 hours.

Schools closed. Disneyland closed. NBA games stopped. Churches cancelled. National emergencies declared.

The world is put on pause for coronavirus to pass. 

We could swap stories all night about cancelled trips, lost money, broken dreams, and bad timing.

But ultimately, we're all on the "plane" together, journeying along this crazy ride of life. And we WILL be OK, even if we may feel stunned by the impact right now.

⚡ CONSIDER THESE 3 IDEAS FOR YOUR BUSINESS DURING CORONAVIRUS UNCERTAINTY:

1. For service-based companies: Most corporations will have a hiring freeze right now. If you need more clients, look for companies advertising for full-time workers who have your skills. For example, if you do SEO, look for companies who need an SEO Specialist. They may not be able to hire someone, but they likely still need the work done. Now is a time to offer your services as an "interim" outsourced solution.

2. For product-based companies: Think about for-profit organizations who could use your products right now, in bulk. For example, my friend Alyson sells adorable newborn graduation outfits at Kinder Keepsakes. She could reach out to hospitals right now because maternity ward mothers are not getting their normal number of visitors and likely feel super stressed. She can offer her beautiful products as a special gift for hospitals to offer mamas of itty bitty patients. (Again, be really genuine about this. It's filling a need, adding extra help where you can with the fabulous products you've made for the world!)

3. For every mama business owner: Be really, really gentle with yourself right now. We're all in this together. Everyone is hurting in some way. This will pass. And if we're looking for them, there are opportunities for each of our businesses right now. So like I said when I was a flight attendant, We will all be OK. The best thing we can do is stay calm."

(I will confess I've eaten an ungodly amount of Ruffles potato chips the past day. Comfort food, baby!)

Healthy vibes to you and yours, 

Crystalee