On the Blog: Straight Talk from an Entrepreneurship Coach
Practical wisdom and resources for ambitious founders.
Driving your business forward isn't just about strategy and tactics—it's about asking the right questions, challenging your assumptions, and constantly evolving as a leader.
That's what The Ask’s blog is all about.
Here, you'll find no-nonsense insights, practical advice, and thought-provoking questions to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. From hacking your psychology to maximise business results, to navigating pivotal decisions with confidence, we'll explore the intersection of personal growth and business success.
Expect real-world success stories, actionable frameworks, and deep dives into the power of coaching. Whether you're contemplating a major pivot, seeking to sharpen your decision-making skills, or simply looking to stay ahead of the pack, you'll find valuable resources to help you level up.
Inside A One Person Business - An Interview With Nikki Trott
Nikki Trott is a woman on a mission. Driven by the idea that purpose and profit can unite for the benefit of everyone, Nikki established her own brand strategy consultancy in 2019 to integrate her extensive business and brand strategy experience with positive impact and internal alchemy. A coach, founder, investor, advisor, podcast host and soon to Author, Nikki chats to Ellen about just how she made a living from chasing her passions.
How to complete a Business Model Canvas
The Business Model Canvas is the perfect tool for an aspiring entrepreneur or business owner. Download this handy guide and complete your own business model canvas.
Inside A One Person Business - An Interview With Belen Wagaw
Belen Wagaw is a storyteller and LinkedIn expert. She crafted her unique one-person business by combining her corporate experience for her passion for words and stories. She is the founder of MarkMind a content agency for B2B founders & execs and a category leader in her field. This in-depth interview covers her journey, her challenges with sales and strategies for growing her business.
What productivity tips actually help you get more work done?
Ellen shares her most impactful productivity practices, advice and toolkit after four years running The Ask and writing the original version of this post.
Inside A One Person Business - An Interview With Sara Loretta
Sara Loretta is an operations wizard. She is 10th US Certified Notion Consultant and 1st Certified Paperform Expert, and the Founder & Chief Digital Architect at SYSTMS™ an operations agency for agencies and small startups. This conversation is unfiltered, authentic and insightful, taking you behind the scenes of Sara’s business and brain and the ups and downs that led her to where she is today.
Take the Authority Archetype quiz
Take the Authority Archetype Quiz! Discover the blueprint for promoting your own business, that makes content creation a breeze, faster and more fun. And ultimately, attracts those dream clients.
12 first principles of Authority building + 100 content prompts
Build your Authority faster and with more results with The Ask’s 12 Principles of Authority Building and 99 Content Prompts. Simplify your content strategy and effectively reach your dream clients, without wasting time wondering what to post.
Inside A One Person Business - An Interview With Alex Merry
Alex Merry is a Public Speaking Coach and founder of community-based speaking startup called MicDrop. In this One Person Business interview, Ellen discusses Alex’s journey from COO of a fast-growing startup to Public Speaking Coach, despite not liking public speaking.
'The Authority Economy’ - Master the lessons from the titans who’ve turned their expertise into 7 & 8 figure empires
Discover how you can master the Authority Economy by learning from business Titans who have successfully scaled their businesses to 6 or 7 figures. Learn how to get noticed, leverage your skills and create a profitable gap for yourself in today’s digital world.
The 10 questions to answer if you want to have your best year yet in business
2024 has arrived! Time to get inspired about making your business goals a reality, by answering these 10 questions. Whether you’re hoping to go full time, launch a new product or increase your fees, these reflective questions will help you get focused for the year ahead.
The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Small Business Owner
Christmas gifts for small business owners, by small business owners! Shop my top recommendations of gift ideas created by clients and mentors. From courses and learning experiences, to luxury items and intimacy games, enjoy unique gift items made by people who have made the leap into entrepreneurship