<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Kayla Sierra Consulting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kayla Sierra Consulting]]></description><link>https://shop.kaylasierra.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:33:11 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://shop.kaylasierra.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Marketing Strategy for Beginners: The Founder's Guide Before Your First Dollar]]></title><description><![CDATA[You're excited. You have a business idea, you're ready to launch, and you probably  think the first thing you need to do is build a website, create social media accounts, and start posting. But here's what I'm about to tell you: your marketing strategy needs to exist before you even think about tactics. 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Either way, there's this looming question you haven't said out loud yet: "How do I actually know if this is working?" That's not a problem to solve later. That's something you figure out now—before you make your first dollar, before you onboard your first client, before you invest a single penny into inventory or ads or a...]]></description><link>https://shop.kaylasierra.com/post/beginner-s-guide-to-business-money-what-to-track-before-you-make-your-first-dollar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693f433b3b3ee15fe281d689</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/367deb_6ee078bf19f848dc91060e3216bb3bc9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_864,h_486,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kayla Hubbard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Business Launch Obstacles That Kill Startups (+ Solutions for 2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting a business is exciting—but the journey from idea to successful launch is filled with hidden pitfalls that can derail even the most promising ventures. 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Discover how AI can save you 10+ hours weekly and help you succeed as a first-time entrepreneur.]]></description><link>https://shop.kaylasierra.com/post/ai-for-first-time-business-owners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6924365fef44871004dbf7d7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/367deb_c6f99776993148aebd0c190a2c7eaf73~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kayla Hubbard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Planning Matters for Business Owners (Without Slowing You Down)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning isn’t a pretty notebook—it’s your profit system. 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Use the 15-minute, 3-question framework to decide today, then follow the simple filing checklist (EIN, bank, operating agreement, permits) to launch clean and protected. Ready to lock it in? Book a Clarity Session.]]></description><link>https://shop.kaylasierra.com/post/llc-vs-sole-proprietor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e1ce48f550be2c3a5e99b8</guid><category><![CDATA[Start — Business Setup & Compliance]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 02:00:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_e56b9bcf950a46bd8ad13486e39ac3b7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kayla Hubbard</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>