Every small business needs help. Some business owners need financial assistance, some need resources and exposure, and others need mentorship. But no matter how much help you need, you always have room to give, too. Because at the end of the day, the small business ecosystem can only thrive when small businesses help each other. That’s part of business coach and philanthropist Jody Johnson’s ethos. She knows small businesses are the backbone of the economy—and small business owners need support. In our conversation, we discuss how Jody transitioned from the medical field to the business coaching world, her philosophy on giving, and how she got involved with B1G1. You’ll learn how small impacts can go so far, why cash flow projection is the key to stability, and why women entrepreneurs have an edge when it comes to giving. About my guest:Jody Johnson is a business and executive coach at ActionCoach in Miami, a global business coaching franchise dedicated to helping small business owners grow their operations. As a clinical manager in the emergency department of a teaching hospital, Jody started a nonprofit called Healing Through Art, a program designed for at-risk populations. After taking a few business coaching courses, she eventually transitioned to becoming a coach full time. Now, she uses her coaching to empower small business owners and to give back through B1G1 contributions. In this episode we talk about:➤ How Jody became a business coach (6:36)➤ The strategy Jody used to get her first client (11:57)➤ Why Jody is passionate about small business coaching (13:05)➤ How Jody started giving back with her business (14:47)➤ The difference between performative giving and authentic giving (21:15)➤ The number one financial tool every business owner needs (24:01)➤ How Jody stays on track with her financial and giving goals (28:05)➤ Jody’s advice for other women entrepreneurs (30:27)Keep ListeningHow these women founders and CEOs built a start-up later in life — listen to Start-Up After Mid-Life Podcast Series. Contact MeReady to transform your purpose to an impactful business financial story, profit, and joy? Schedule a chat with me at any time.Get the R.E.S.U.L.T.S RoadMap - email to christina@christinasjahli.com with a subject line:Yes, Christina. Please do send me that RoadMap – it sounds interesting.Connect with Jody:➤ Website ➤ Linkedin ➤ Instagram ➤ The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals ➤ Creating more impacts through B1G1