We recently connected with Alex Beattie and have shared our conversation below.
Alex, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?
Like a lot of business owners, my story starts with something very personal — my own divorce. When the shit hit the fan in my own marriage and I realized that separation and divorce were inevitable, I found myself in a whirlwind of uncertainty. I knew that I needed to approach this life-altering event in a way that would provide me with clarity and ownership of the process. So I got to work by focusing on what was in my control.
During my own divorce journey, two things became abundantly clear: separating the emotional side of divorce from the business side was critical, and being organized is your ultimate secret weapon, especially when it comes to navigating the financial changes that divorce brings. Not only did doing both save me precious time and unnecessary expenses, it allowed me to stay focused on my divorce goals and become my own best advocate. This realization fueled my passion for helping others going through the same experience.
And with that, I found my passion, and The Divorce Planner was born.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I’ve been a creative producer for over a decade, and I absolutely love being able to work with writers and directors to develop cool series and feature projects. To be honest, it never even occurred to me that I would have a career outside of entertainment! Navigating my own divorce as a single working mom was a really scary time in my life, so I applied my skills as a producer to help me prepare for what was next. Each project I oversee requires a lot of project management and organization, negotiation, financial accountability, and a singular focus on a goal. That gave me a great structure to use when preparing for my split. When I started getting compliments on what I’d prepared from divorce attorneys, mediators and financial planners I knew I had something that had the potential to impact others lives in a meaningful way.
Becoming a divorce prep coach has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. Whether through my one-on-one coaching, the easy-to-use digital products in my shop, or my blog that’s packed with lots of free resources (I don’t believe in gatekeeping!), I’ve got you covered no matter what your budget.
I’m honored that my work in the divorce niche has been featured in The New York Times, Parents magazine, Voyage LA, Real Simple, My Molly Magazine, and heard on the Divorce and Beyond podcast.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
This is a GREAT question. I’d say that my top three would be:
1. Lean into your existing skill set to create new opportunities. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Use what you have.
2. Doing something is what sets you apart. Most people talk about doing something. Taking action is where the magic happens.
3. The work I do really impacts people during a difficult time in their lives. Being able to make a difference in someones life is so gratifying. I sincerely believe we’re here to share our experiences and help other.
Before we go, any advice you can share with people who are feeling overwhelmed?
Like most business owners, when you start out your operation is very lean. That usually means you’re wearing all the hats. Make sure to pace yourself. You really can’t do everything at once. I don’t believe in going “all-in at all costs”, even if that means that it takes longer to build your business. Slow and steady, and attention to detail, is your best course of action.
And one last thing, everything is an opportunity. Say yes more than you say no.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.thedivorceplanner.net/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.divorce.planner/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DivorcePrep
- Other: TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@thedivorceplanner
Image Credits
Katie Jones
