{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"REALIFE Conversations for Christian Coaches ","title":"Three Ways to Purchase with Confidence - DWM Ep259","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1282,"description":"In this episode of the Doing What Matters podcast, I discuss the importance of making purchasing decisions with confidence, especially during the holiday season. We reflect on the pattern of expressing gratitude on Thanksgiving followed by a surge in purchasing during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I also share my experiences of making unnecessary purchases. You'll get practical tips on defining needs, conducting thorough research, evaluating options, and pre-deciding purchasing boundaries. By sharing my insights, I aim to empower you to make mindful purchasing decisions that align with your genuine needs and priorities, ultimately creating a sense of confidence and peace in the decision-making process.   On This Episode: 00:00 Thanksgiving gathering, Black Friday shopping, consumer irony. 06:05 Be mindful of budgeting and unnecessary purchases. 08:30 Assess business needs and priorities for growth. 11:10 Consider maintenance, updates, cost, and budget before purchasing. 16:37 Holiday coach certification program with value add. 18:02 Consider pausing and making confident, intentional purchases.   FREE RESOURCES: Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values Assessment Ready to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.   FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!   Get to know the story behind the REALIFE Process® through our film, Rested Success! CLICK HERE to watch the 15-minute documentary film where you’ll hear Teresa’s story, how the REALIFE Process® began and developed, plus how our Certified Facilitators are using the Process in the work that they do.   OTHER RESOURCES:   Check out our YouTube Channel! Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/aIH8jWVQRZ_UYplEfAp8BSvhGcyw-mWCK_-4FFG-WOE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jZjFi/ZjRlNDdlY2NlYTlh/NmNlZTM0ODRmNzUz/NDY4ZC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}