No BS Business School by Jan Ditchfield

No BS Business School

by Jan Ditchfield

"The actions you take in business don't need to be perfect to be successful, but they do need to be intentional."

Introduce yourself.

I’m Jan – business educator, revenue coach and the Host of No BS Business School.

I help industry experts uncover the blind spots in their business and lean into their unique gifts, so they can take intentional action to scale their online revenue.

My podcast is my love letter to the gusty, unapologetically talented female entrepreneurs who listen, to help them stay inspired and keep moving in the right direction as they grow the online side of their business.

It’s also where I share everything I’ve learned about turning a 20+ real world career into a 6-figure online business, and how the women who listen to my show can do the same.

Share an experience that has shaped who you are today.

I turned the art of buying someone a $5 cup of coffee into a $20 million career. I had a 20+ year career as an award-winning business operations strategist and professional fundraiser.

When I decided to follow my dream of being my own boss, I struggled to grow my online business following the generic advice that seems to dominate this market.

So, I went back to using the tactics that I know so well from the real world and transferred them into the digital space, and my business took off online!

Now, I share that knowledge with other experts to help them scale up their online presence, in a way that’s tailored to their specific needs, rather than following generic trends or advice.

And let me tell you, if you’ve been a subject matter expert in the real world, you have a massive advantage when it comes to the online game. Unfortunately, that edge isn’t being shared enough, so I’m here to help!

Everything I teach on my podcast and to my clients, is based on my real-life experience of being responsible for over $20 million in revenue in my career and working with every level of expert from Grassroots, to Parliament Hill, to Hollywood.

Tell us about your podcast audience.

My audience are real world industry experts who are trying to navigate the online business world without losing their money or their mind in the process.

The women who listen to my show are driven to create wealth and legacy from their unique gifts and are looking for the fluff-free strategies and action steps to make that happen.

I have a deep respect for my listeners and know how incredibly talented they are in their specific niche. My goal on the show is to be able to help them scale the online side of their business in a way that’s tailored to their unique needs, instead of just following generic trends or advice.

I think what keeps them coming back is that they know I’ll always tell it like it is, and that I already know they’re an expert. They deserve to learn from someone who is as well.

What makes your podcast unique?

No BS Business School releases 3 episodes a week that focus on helping real world business owners and subject matter experts navigate the world of online marketing and digital sales….without losing their money or their mind in the process!

On my show, you’ll 2 short episodes a week filled with direct, concrete, actionable step-by-step tips on how to build the online side of your business, sell your programs or services more effectively and market yourself online authentically.

Plus, I’m also joined once a week by a special guest who is doing big things in business, talking about the ups and downs of life as an entrepreneur.

Think of my podcast as your trend-free cocktail hour convo with a good friend who understands the depth of your expertise and knows exactly how to translate that into a profitable online business without the BS. 🙂

You’ve done everything “right.”

The career, the credentials, the calendar that somehow stays full year after year. But underneath the success, you’re quietly wondering…

Is this really it?

In today’s episode, I’m joined by business coach, author, and top podcast host Shannon Russell—who walked away from a successful career in television to start a business that finally fit the life she actually wanted.

Shannon shares the truth about pivoting out of a 9–5, how to start over without starting from scratch, and what it really takes to move from burnout to alignment. Whether you're still working the job that drains you or you've already taken the leap into entrepreneurship, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

This isn’t just about leaving a job. It’s about claiming your next chapter—with purpose and a plan.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

✅ Why “success” in your first act might still feel misaligned
✅ The biggest mindset shift you need to go from employee to entrepreneur
✅ What stops most women from starting their second act—and how to move anyway
✅ How to build a business that gives you more freedom, not just another to-do list
✅ Shannon’s personal story of pivoting from producer to CEO and author

3 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

1️⃣ You don’t have to burn it all down to start over—you just need to be brave enough to shift.
2️⃣ Your 9–5 gave you skills. Your business gives you freedom.
3️⃣ The best time to start your second act isn’t someday—it’s now.

LINKS & RESOURCES:

Grab Shannon’s book → Start Your Second Act
Connect with Shannon → secondactsuccess.co
Listen to her podcast → Second Act Success

MORE FROM ME:

Follow me on Instagram → @janditchfield.co

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