I've always believed in the transformative power of sharing insights and experiences. I want to take you on a personal journey that resonates with the start of a new year—a time that brims with the promise of new beginnings and the allure of self-improvement. I'll share with you the essence of our latest episode, where we delve into the significance of setting goals, embracing gratitude, and the relentless pursuit of growth.

In this episode, Kristin talks about the excitement of the new year, f...

As we wrap up the year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are as excited as I am about the upcoming year.

Kristin Ostrander discusses the importance of setting and achieving personal goals. She provides a downloadable worksheet to aid listeners in reflecting on their aspirations for the upcoming year. Ostrander emphasizes the significance of small steps, like 15-minute tasks, in achieving larger goa...

I want to delve into a topic that affects us all - procrastination and perfectionism. These struggles are not limited to just business owners or entrepreneurs, but are common among all people. So, let's dive in and explore how we can overcome these hurdles.

In this episode, Kristin Ostrander discusses the relationship between procrastination and perfectionism. She highlights the negative impact of perfectionism on motivation and progress, and offers strategies to overcome it, such as setting re...

Today, I want to take you on a journey, a journey that spans nine years of Mommy Income, and share some insights on entrepreneurship, imposter syndrome, and the importance of embracing the journey rather than focusing on the destination.

In this episode of the Amazon Files podcast, Kristin celebrates the nine-year anniversary of Mommy Income. She shares her journey as an entrepreneur, discussing the ups and downs, the importance of embracing change, and dealing with imposter syndrome. Kristin r...

Today, I want to share some insights from a recent episode that I believe will resonate with many of you. 

In this episode of the Amazon Files podcast, host Kristin Ostrander discusses the significance of self-reflection and staying committed to personal business goals. She encourages listeners to evaluate their fulfillment in their business, and not to fear making changes if necessary. Kristin also advises against basing self-assessment on others' opinions, emphasizing the importance of person...

Today, I want to delve into a topic that is crucial for the success of your Amazon business - SMART goals.

In this podcast episode, Kristin Ostrander of "The Amazon Files'' discusses the importance of setting SMART goals for success in an Amazon business. She explains that SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound. She emphasizes the value of writing down goals and provides examples of SMART goals tailored to Amazon businesses. She also highlights the need for ...

As an entrepreneur, staying motivated can be a daunting task, especially when faced with challenges in business. 

In this podcast episode, host Kristin Ostrander discusses the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and offers tips on how to stay motivated. She emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision and purpose, setting goals, and celebrating small victories. Kristin encourages entrepreneurs to seek support from mentors, coaches, and like-minded individuals, and to continuously learn and ...

Today I'm going to tackle one of the things that this podcast is all about—growing your business. These will be your 2022 business growth strategies for your Amazon and your product-based business. In e-commerce, everything is changing so rapidly that it's tough to keep up. Just when you think you've got it nailed, something changes. But guess what? There's nothing new under the sun. So if you're in business, you better be ready to make changes regularly because that's what's going to be require...

Happy New Year! We've gotten through a lot these past two years, and finally, breathing the air of 2022 is enough to be thankful for and to celebrate. In this first episode of the year, I want to talk to you about the comparison between the wealthy, rich, and broke. I’ll highlight what it means to be broke and also speak in detail about what separates the wealthy and the rich - the most striking being that the wealthy have or aim to have financial freedom. Along the way we’ll also look at some o...

The year is coming to an end, and on this week’s episode of The Amazon Files, I’m encouraging you to take a moment and review the year that’s just passed before planning for 2022. Being aware of what we’ve achieved over the last twelve months—and recognizing where we’ve made mistakes—is crucial for understanding where we want to go in the future. Today, I’ll guide you through some ways to make your yearly review effective and motivating so that you can head into the New Year with clear goals and...