<![CDATA[Barbara In Your Pocket]]>https://www.barbarainyourpocket.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-BBd!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F03adc4dd-2bcb-42c5-aab6-d8fecbbc1684_1024x1024.pngBarbara In Your Pockethttps://www.barbarainyourpocket.comSubstackFri, 03 Apr 2026 20:33:32 GMT<![CDATA[The Barbara In Your Pocket Community is entering a new chapter!]]>https://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/the-barbara-in-your-pocket-communityhttps://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/the-barbara-in-your-pocket-communityFri, 14 Feb 2025 13:35:34 GMTMoving forward, BIYP will be free for everyone so we can all chat and learn from each other.

I’ll be using this space to share my best tips and tricks that got me to where I am today so that you can learn from them, too.

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]]><![CDATA[Happy New Year! Now, Let's Set Some Goals. ]]>https://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/happy-new-year-now-lets-set-somehttps://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/happy-new-year-now-lets-set-someThu, 02 Jan 2025 19:24:08 GMTSet the right goals and hit the ground running as we enter the new year. It takes courage to dream big, take risks, and build something from nothing, and I admire your determination every step of the way.

A new year is a clean slate. It’s a chance to reflect on the lessons you’ve learned and set your sights on the goals you want to conquer next. Whether you’re launching something new, scaling what you’ve already built, or taking the time to reset and refocus, remember what I always say. You don’t have to get it right, you just have to get it going!

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]]><![CDATA[Building Bridges & Breaking Barriers: Smart Strategies for Growth - 12/13]]>https://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/building-bridges-and-breaking-barriershttps://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/building-bridges-and-breaking-barriersFri, 13 Dec 2024 19:17:19 GMTIn this episode, we tackle business growth challenges, including sourcing prototypes, transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship, navigating branding hurdles, and overcoming licensing roadblocks.

We also explore key strategies like consignment vs. wholesale amidst payment delays, attracting larger clients while scaling your team, real estate insights for a shifting market, and tips for standing out on Shark Tank.

From refining operations to smart scaling strategies, this episode delivers practical advice and actionable insights to help you move forward.

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]]><![CDATA[Answering your questions from the road!]]>https://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/answering-your-questions-from-thehttps://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/answering-your-questions-from-theMon, 09 Dec 2024 14:32:08 GMTI’m soaking up the LA sunshine with my girlfriends, but I couldn’t resist taking a quick break to answer your burning questions!

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Today I’m tackling some of your burning questions about starting a business when the timing doesn’t feel right, standing out in a competitive market, and raising motivated kids when life is comfortable.

1. JENNIFER: I’m 6 months into a contentious divorce and near ready to launch my business. Should I wait until after the divorce is final or launch now and have to fight over it later? The business is only debt on a promissory note from my parents, the only asset is a trademark. It is a niche apparel business.

I’m sorry about the stress of getting through a divorce, and I hope it goes by quickly. There are always more excuses not to start something, but there are also many reasons to take the leap and start something new. So if you feel are emotionally stable enough, don't let the divorce get in the way.

If the value of your business right now is just a trademark and a note that’s owed to your parents, it’s unlikely it’ll be an asset argued over in divorce. You know your ex best, and your attorney can quickly get a read of whether it will unlikely become an issue. Remember that starting any business is just like birthing a baby. It requires an enormous amount time, focus and energy. Think of your business as a means of moving forward from your contentious divorce, and you can use the divorce for momentum to move forward.

2. MARIA: I’m a mom of two, working full-time in healthcare. There is a product idea I have had on my mind for years, and I am finally ready to do something about it. Unfortunately, I just don’t know where to start! What would be my first steps?

Getting started is the hardest part, and by the sound of it you’re ready to get going. As a mother of two, do you have the time and support to be laser sharp on building a business? I was able to build a big business partially because I had no children. I was 46 before having my first child and once I couldn't focus on both and eventually sold my business.

Once you get your business going, be prepared for sibling rivalry! Your kids will need the same attention as they always have, and as your business grows, your team will want the same attention. For me, the conflict pulled at my heart strings nonstop after I had a child. But if you’re ready to hit the ground running, here’s my advice on what's most important.

Make a prototype or 3D drawing of your product idea, so you have something in hand to demonstrate your product. Visuals are key, making it much easier to sell your dream. Take your prototype to the street for customer response to find out if there’s a real need for your product and if customers are actually willing to pay for it. Ask them “Would you buy this? What would you pay?” The idea is to find out what's wrong with your concept and correct it before you produce it. Don’t ask family and friends. The best person to ask is your mother-in-law because she won’t hesitate to tell you all the things wrong with it!

3. Anil: I’m afraid of launching a consulting business as there is lot of competition in the IT market. How do I stand out or validate the idea before a full launch to determine if there is market need?

Having one customer willing to pay is the best proof that you've got a good chance of building a success! The key to marketing yourself is to figure out what makes you exceptional, why someone should choose you over the next guy. Your reasons don't have to be proven or even real, but they have to be convincing. If you’re clear with what you’re selling, you'll market yourself with confidence.

Don't overlook building your presence on social media. Share IT tips, helpful stories, and tricks of the trade that would prove helpful to your future clients. Give away free useful information and you'll start to build trust and credibility before signing your first client.

4. Samuel: What advice would you offer your 21-year-old self, knowing you wanted to pursue entrepreneurship, and what would your first step be, given the knowledge and experience you have gained in today’s world?

The best advice to my younger self would be to trust my gut. You gut is the summation of everything you’ve learned so far, so it's always right. I had 22 menial jobs before I started my business at 23, so I had enough work experience to form a reliable gut but didn't learn to trust it until I turned 30.

Fortunately, my early instincts told me to start my business young and I paid attention! I ignored my left brain that gave me all the logical reasons not to start.

5. NICK: I grew up middle class and now I’m having success in my business. I went to public school, but I’m considering now sending my children to private school. I know they’re going to have a life easier than ours. How would you recommend raising your kids that way they are still hungry to make money and make something for themselves or is that just a misconception that if a kid grows up rich that they’re not as hungry as a middle class or poor child?

Tough question! When you’re poor or lower middle class, you have the advantage of having nothing to lose and nowhere to go but up! You naturally take more risks. Poor kids never had the nice house, Bahamas vacation or fancy car, so you long to have it for yourself. You haven't spent your summers at the beach house or a tennis camp so you dream about what it would be like to experience those things. Instead you’re working summers and take find pride and relief in each paycheck.

We had 10 kids in our family and we all were expected to work early to help out the family. We were allowed to fail and learned to recover on our own because our parents couldn't prop us up. Through our many jobs we learned street smarts. Desire, early work experience and learning to get over failures are some of the advantages poor kids have over rich kids.

I got to raise two "rich kids" and wanted them to feel the same satisfaction and confidence I did. I wanted them to have the same values I have. It's not realistic because their childhood was so different than mine. When you have the means to give your kids everything, it’s tough to teach them the value of a dollar they haven't earned.

I've come to the conclusion that the best a rich parent can do is enjoy the life you’ve been able to give them and let go of your own angst. I’ve also allowed my kids to fail on occasion instead of swooping in to make things easier. I've often insisted they work real jobs in the summer and sometimes after school as I think it's the best way to teach them independence and self-pride.

When Kate held her first job at a local dog groomer in middle school, she grew her confidence and took great pride with each paycheck she brought home. When Tom worked a summer job making cold calls 8 hours a day, he learned how to get over rejection.

So don’t feel bad Nick about sending your kids to private school. They’ll benefit greatly from a good education, and you’ve worked hard to provide that for them! But make sure you let them stumble a bit, and as hard as it may be, don’t swoop in with help the minute the going gets tough. They’ll learn more bouncing back from failure than they could ever learn in a fancy classroom.

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]]><![CDATA[See you soon!]]>https://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/see-you-soonhttps://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/see-you-soonFri, 06 Dec 2024 15:00:20 GMTI’m excited to answer your burning questions next Friday, 12/13 at 11:45 AM ET. Got a question for me? Comment below!

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]]><![CDATA[From Startups to Scale-Ups]]>https://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/from-startups-to-scale-upshttps://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/from-startups-to-scale-upsTue, 26 Nov 2024 17:43:45 GMTIn this episode, I’m diving into some of the toughest and most exciting challenges most entrepreneurs are facing today. From figuring out how to increase profitability and sales to making tough calls on inventory and hiring, I’m sharing my best advice to help you take your business to the next level.

Here’s what I’m covering:

  • How to boost profits and manage inventory in a booming custom art business.

  • What I looked for when recruiting top talent for my real estate brokerage.

  • Smart pricing strategies for authors balancing Amazon and direct sales.

  • How to scale a solopreneur business without losing your personal touch.

  • Whether to stick with overseas suppliers or explore local manufacturing options.

  • Where to find the right mentor to help you grow and how to master sales when you’re not a natural.

I’ll also be answering what social media platform to use to market a specialty wine, how to attract investors for a hot new business model, and what it really takes to succeed in today’s competitive business world. Whether you’re just starting or ready to scale up, you’ll walk away with insights and strategies to level up your business! As always, let me know what you think below!

]]><![CDATA[See you tomorrow!]]>https://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/see-you-tomorrowhttps://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/see-you-tomorrowMon, 25 Nov 2024 14:54:07 GMTI’m going LIVE tomorrow to answer YOUR questions about business, entrepreneurship, and everything in between!

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]]><![CDATA[From Fear to Freedom]]>https://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/from-fear-to-freedomhttps://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/from-fear-to-freedomThu, 21 Nov 2024 21:52:12 GMTReady to overcome fear and take your business to the next level? In this episode, I tackle tough questions from entrepreneurs across industries—offering game-changing advice on everything from standing out during cold calls to marketing luxury products, breaking into the franchise world, and balancing bold moves with financial stability. Whether you’re building a side hustle like Paula the bookkeeper or launching the next big beauty brand, I hope my tips will inspire you to think bigger and act bolder. Don’t miss this! Let me know what you think below.

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]]><![CDATA[See you at 3 PM ET!]]>https://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/see-you-at-3-pm-ethttps://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/see-you-at-3-pm-etThu, 21 Nov 2024 13:02:57 GMTI can’t wait to see you all at 3 PM ET today for our live Q&A session.

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]]><![CDATA[*LIVE* this Thursday, 11/21 at 3 PM ET]]>https://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/live-this-thursday-1121-at-3-pm-ethttps://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/live-this-thursday-1121-at-3-pm-etTue, 19 Nov 2024 16:23:58 GMTI’m excited to see your smiling faces LIVE this Thursday at 3 PM ET. Got a question for me? Comment below!

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]]><![CDATA[License It or Leave It?]]>https://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/license-it-or-leave-ithttps://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/license-it-or-leave-itTue, 12 Nov 2024 22:07:25 GMTFrom navigating rate changes with return clients to figuring out how to market a legacy service on a shoestring budget, I share tips you can do today that will help you move forward with confidence. We explore everything from pitching angel investors, marketing your Substack channel, generating quick revenue for a cybersecurity business, and revitalizing a historic diner. Plus, I offer advice on balancing your career and personal dreams, like finding the right beach house or making big decisions about education for your kids. Join me for a mix of practical business advice and life strategies to help you thrive in both areas! Let me know what you think of today’s episode!

]]><![CDATA[*LIVE Q&A LINK*!]]>https://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/live-q-and-a-linkhttps://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/live-q-and-a-linkTue, 12 Nov 2024 12:03:11 GMTExcited to see all of your smiling faces! Here’s the Zoom info below:

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]]><![CDATA[LIVE Q&A Session This Tuesday - Let’s Talk Business! ]]>https://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/live-q-and-a-session-lets-talk-businesshttps://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/live-q-and-a-session-lets-talk-businessThu, 07 Nov 2024 13:27:20 GMTI’m so excited to invite you to a special LIVE video Q&A session where we’ll dive into anything and everything business & entrepreneurship! Whether you're thinking about starting your own venture, already have a business, or just want to understand what it takes to succeed in the entrepreneurial world, this is your chance to ask whatever's on your mind.

No topic is off-limits! From getting your first idea off the ground to scaling it up, figuring out marketing, managing the ups and downs, firing/hiring and even how to know if entrepreneurship is the right path for you. I’m here for all your questions, big or small.

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  1. Send in your questions ahead of time. Comment below or DM me. I want to help! I’ll answer as many as I can during the session, with priority given to my inner circle paid subscribers.

  2. Join me LIVE — I’ll be answering your questions on Zoom in real-time on November 12th at 12 PM ET, sharing advice, and hopefully giving you some new perspectives on your journey.

November 12th at 12 PM ET!

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]]><![CDATA[Setting Boundaries, Finding Mentors & Marketing the Unmarketable! ]]>https://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/setting-boundaries-finding-mentorshttps://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/setting-boundaries-finding-mentorsWed, 06 Nov 2024 18:00:22 GMTThis week, we're talking about why mentorship is a two-way street, how to push past your fears when starting your business and how to market a business that just isn't sexy. Plus, I tell you about the first angel investment I ever made and how it paid off BIG! Got a question for me? Drop it below! 

]]><![CDATA[Turning Seasonal into Successful: How to Get Year-Round Business Buzz! ]]>https://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/turning-seasonal-into-successfulhttps://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/turning-seasonal-into-successfulThu, 31 Oct 2024 03:03:53 GMTWe’re cooking up some creative ideas to transform one seasonal food truck business into a year-round success. We also talk about how to find a great manufacturer, when to license your product, the power of a personalized message and so much more. Plus, I share the subject line I use to ensure my email gets read! You don’t want to miss it!

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]]><![CDATA[See you live today at 12 PM ET!]]>https://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/see-you-live-today-at-12-pm-ethttps://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/see-you-live-today-at-12-pm-etWed, 30 Oct 2024 13:02:13 GMTI can’t wait to see you all!

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]]><![CDATA[Expanders vs. Containers]]>https://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/expanders-vs-containershttps://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/expanders-vs-containersTue, 29 Oct 2024 17:01:39 GMTI learned an important lesson in the early days of building my business. There are only two kinds of people at work.

In the early years of The Corcoran Group, I was hiring to fill a new sales position. One day a woman named Esther Kaplan walked in, and after one look at her I knew she was entirely wrong for the job. She was buttoned up, quiet, and reserved, all things pointing in the opposite direction of sales. We shared niceties and as I was handing her my card and feeding her my party line of “We’ll call you if something opens up,” she did something that totally changed my mind on her. She opened up her purse to slip my business card inside, and in doing so revealed the tiniest, most organized filing cabinet I’d ever laid eyes on. She had little slots for each compartment of her purse, and they were labeled! I looked at Esther and I saw my business in that purse, organized to a T. I knew I had to have Esther on my team. I offered her a job on the spot.


Esther was the best hire I ever made, and two years later we were running the business side by side as partners. She had all the traits I lacked: She kept the entire business in order from personnel to file systems to getting credit lines and directing the attorneys. All the stuff I was no good at. She was the ultimate container. And that left me free to be the ultimate expander I was, and do the things I was naturally good at like recruiting, advertising, PR, grandstanding and seeing how far I could go. She did her stuff, I did mine, and together we built a giant business.

With Esther as my partner, I learned an important lesson about building a team: There are two kinds of people at work, expanders and containers.

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Expanders see the big picture and push the business ahead. Containers keep everything tight and organized and make sure you always have the money to keep going. Esther was the container to my expander, and together we worked like a dream. My business would not have succeeded the way it did without Esther beside me, and I could’ve easily missed out on her if I had my head stuck in the sand.

I took that lesson and applied it throughout my business. Each new office we opened needed to have an expander and a container at the helm, and that combination proved to be the winning formula that helped scale my business.

I’ve applied this lesson to all the businesses I work with. It’s important to know where you fall on the spectrum, then get out there and hire someone who’s good at what you’re not. So get out there and find your Esther! It’s the perfect balance that builds a winning team.


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]]><![CDATA[I'm going LIVE this week! Your Questions, My Answers]]>https://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/im-going-live-this-week-your-questionshttps://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/im-going-live-this-week-your-questionsMon, 28 Oct 2024 18:33:26 GMTHey there, my peeps! I’ll be going live on Zoom for an interactive Q&A session this Wednesday, 10/30 at 12 PM ET. Click here for the link to join.

Whether you’re curious about business strategies, real estate tips, marketing advice or just have something on your mind that you want to dive into, this is your chance to ask away!

I want to hear from you! What burning questions do you have? What’s on your mind? Submit your questions in the comments or send them to me via direct message. Let’s make this a fun and informative session together!

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]]><![CDATA[Balance is Overrated!]]>https://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/balance-is-overratedhttps://www.barbarainyourpocket.com/p/balance-is-overratedMon, 28 Oct 2024 14:30:50 GMTPeople talk about finding balance like it’s the secret to success. But here’s the truth: Balance doesn’t exist! I learned a long time ago that I’d never be able to do everything at once, and that’s okay. So I stopped trying to find this mysterious “balance” people spoke of, and I landed on a winning formula of my own instead.

I break my life into chunks and give each one my full attention. It lets me hyper-focus on one thing at a time, and it’s made me far more productive. When I’m at work, I’m 100% at work. My family knows it too - my husband has even impersonated a reporter just to get me on the line!

With so many distractions at our fingertips, I rank my daily To-Do list  ‘A, B, C’ to keep myself on track. The As are the things that make me money and push my business ahead. The Cs are things that make me happy, like tending to my garden. Bs fall somewhere in between. My To-Do list becomes my agenda for the day, and I tackle the As first. Procrastination is the enemy of success, but nothing builds confidence and makes you feel like a million bucks like crossing off that big important task you’ve been putting off.

Then when I get home, I plug in my phone in the hallway and let it sit there all night! I stay totally focused on my family, and it’s my favorite part of the day.
So when I tell people “balance doesn’t exist,” what I really mean is, it doesn’t exist at one time. But by dedicating yourself 100% to whatever’s at hand, you can make the most of your day, both at work and at home.


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