Balancing the Biz

Please enjoy this revisited episode from March of last year! Core values are the root beliefs that a person or organization operates from. It's more than just what your company does, it's a feeling present in the workplace and throughout the company and it shapes the culture around your brand! Megan + Kate are discussing what core business values mean to your business, where to start in finding your own, and they are sharing their business values too! For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website.

Whether we like it or not, social media is not going anywhere. Having an eye-catching, consistent, engaging Instagram page can be a make or break it situation when it comes to getting new clients' eyes! Let's explore how to write a bomb-ass Instagram bio together! For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website "Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are." ~Malcolm S. Forbes

Outsourcing can be a game-changer for small businesses to grow, free up more of their time or be able to step away from the business to live the life that you've dreamed of. For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website "Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future." ~Deepak Chopra

Getting started in a new business is just plain overwhelming. There are so many things that “need” to get done, but in reality, what is more important? For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Our special guest, Sonia Moroni, came back to dig a little deeper with us on brand intentions and mindset shifts we can make within our businesses. She also shares brands that are cohesive and intentional with their content which are linked in our show notes below. For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Oftentimes, people may think that you have to be an extrovert to run a successful business. What we tend to overlook is the trials and tribulations that may come from showing up as we do! "Figure out who you are separate from your family, and the man or woman you're in a relationship with. Find who you are in this world and what you need to feel good alone. I think that's the most important thing in life. Find a sense of self because with that, you can do anything else." ~Angelina Jolie For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Kate and Megan are taking a break due to a busy season quickly approaching. Enjoy this revisited episode! Starting a new business is not an easy feat; we wanted to fill you in with some of the secrets that we've learned along the way that have made our lives and business run smoother! "It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it." ~Lou Holtz For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Kate and Megan are taking a break due to busy season quickly approaching. Enjoy this revisited episode! When you think of Spring Cleaning, you often think of dusting under the fridge, de-cluttering old clothes, and opening up all of the windows! But why not adopt this idea of spring cleaning to your biz? Head over to our show notes for a FREE Spring Cleaning Checklist! For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Health and Eating Psychology coach, Sam Eaton, returns to chat about the connection with the body and the brain when it comes to food! For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

It was so fun exploring what it looks like to run a business from a different perspective. Running a business as an introvert is no easy feat and if you consider yourself one, you deserve a pat on the back! "Never be afraid to try something new; remember amateurs built the ark, professionals built the Titanic." ~Unknown For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

We are so grateful to have spent some time chatting with Sonia! She is a fabulous brand designer who approaches the process of building a brand with depth. Personal development is a huge portion of her strategy and you NEED to check out what she has to say! "The minute I stopped caring what other people thought and started doing what I wanted to do is the minute I finally felt free." ~ Phil Dunphy Where to Find Sonia: Website, Instagram For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Everybody experiences the blues at some point and it's probably during the winter months more often than not. We brought our lists of activities that we practice to bring up our mood to share with you guys. Enjoy! For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

We bet you didn't realize how much food impacts your business day to day! We're exploring our relationships with food and how to be more mindful when choosing food on the go with certified nutrition & eating psychology coach, Sam Eaton. This episode was so beneficial for us, we decided to make this a 2 part series, stay tuned! For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

We're coming up on the end of the first month of 2022 and today we are chatting about why, how, and what creating a business guidebook means for your business!! "Aerodynamically the bumblebee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumblebee doesn't know that so it goes on flying anyway." ~ Mary Kay Ash For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

With the coming of a new year, there is always chatter about a new start. We wanted to take a fresh look at this special time and work on reframing how we think about this special time of year! Let's get rid of the idea of "bad habits" altogether. "Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination." ~Fitzhugh Dodson For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Have you spent time exploring the way to you learn new things? On today's episode Kate and Megan are sharing why figuring out your learning style can help your business thrive and where to start. For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

We are keeping our tradition by starting off the new year by sharing our goals and intentions for 2022 along with our theme for the year ahead! For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Since the end of the year is around the corner we decided to dedicate this episode to reflection and the art of letting go to move forward! ⠀⠀ “We can't be afraid of change. You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that there is such a thing as an ocean, a sea. Holding onto something that is good for you now, maybe the very reason why you don't have something better.” ― C. JoyBell C. For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

It's time for us to show some love to our favorite podcasts that we listen to when we're looking for something fun! "If you light a lamp for someone else it will also brighten your path." ~Buddha For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

We're keeping it real for today's episode and sharing the worst mistakes we've made in our businesses. For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Today we are chatting about the famous quote from Jim Rohn quote “You are the 5 People You Surround Yourself Around” and we have gotten to a point where we realize it really does apply to all areas of life. For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Have you gotten so hung up on your pricing that you want to throw in the rag? Today we are staring the secret to pricing set up from Kate's new training for photographers and Megan's tried and true approaches. For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

When you are self-employed, it can oftentimes feel like you're alone in your own boat at sea with nothing around you. Now introduce competition into the mix, there are suddenly more people on their own boats and suddenly there's "less fish" in the sea. Cultivating connections with the business owners around you helps you show up better in your business in more ways than you realize! "Everything you want is just outside your comfort zone." ~Robert Allen For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

This episode we are sharing business podcasts that we love and the best episodes we've listened to so far. For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

This week we are reflecting on things we would do differently and sharing important advice we wish we would have known sooner. For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

We are avid readers here on Balancing the Biz so for today's episode is dedicated to sharing some of our favorite books we've read! For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

On today's episode Megan + Kate are reflecting on what they've learned and how it's help them grow! Here's a hint, it might have something to do with making planning a priority. For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Today is BITTERSWEET!! We are releasing our third and final episode in our three-part series with Cherish Tours. In this episode, we really wanted to focus on Megan's best advice for handling emotions after a trip, what reflection looks like for her, and how you can prioritize rest and recovery when you get back! "Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation." ~ H. Jackson Brown, Jr. You can find Megan Grant with Cherish Tours at her website or her Instagram! For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

We have been wanting to have a discussion on this topic for a while now. Kate and I both have experienced in our own ways different things that we had to do this year to help protect our energy. It has been a learning experience for both of us and we wanted to share with y'all our favorite tips and tricks! "It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see." ~ Henry David Thoreau For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Running a business with your partner can be a fun, but challenging, experience and that's why we are asking Party of Two Photo owners, Jess and Kim, all about the ins and outs of being a husband and wife team. Check out our guests Jess & Kim from Party of Two Photography here, or follow them on Instagram! For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Do you take breaks from your business or ever wondered how to fill your time during your slow season? Well, this is the episode for you! This week we are sharing tips on how to be strategic with your downtime and what we do during our slower seasons. For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Today we have Part 2 of our series with Go Cherish Tours, we got to chat with her about connecting to the authentic side of travel, how to handle the not-so-glamorous crap and what to do if the weather doesn't pan out on your trip. "Find out who you are and do it on purpose." ~Dolly Parton For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Today, we will discuss what Toxic Positivity truly means, how it comes up in everyday life, what it does for our mental health, and how to kick this ugly habit to the curb. "By banishing doubt and trusting your intuitive feelings, you clear a space for the power of intention to flow through." ~Wayne Dyer For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

This week we are digging deep into determining your value, how to sell yourself confidently, and what to do when faced with doubt from a potential client. Remember: a "no" isn't always a no forever. For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Ever wondered what you should know before starting a business? Well this episode is for you! Megan + Kate are spilling the beans on what they wish they knew before diving into entrepreneurship. For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

We have the pleasure of chatting with Candace Sharpe today! She's the owner of Stars Hollow Events here in Charlotte and we are going to get tips from her on planning a celebration for your business! For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

How do we know when it's time to grow? What does scaling look like for us? Is it time for you to outsource what isn't serving you? Dive in with us as we explore the meaning of scaling our businesses! "It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." ~ Leon C. Megginson For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

We are so excited to bring you this 3 part series with Megan Grant, owner of Cherish Tours, to bring you all the tips on travel. In this episode, we are unpacking tips for planning your trip - doing your research, being mindful of ethical travel, and packing pointers! For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website "Some people walk in the rain. Others just get wet." ~ Roger Miller

Have you ever wondered what to do when things slow down in your business? If your answer is yes, then this is the episode for you! This week we are discussing ways to maximize your slow period all while enjoying a much-needed break. "To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong." ~ Joseph Chilton Pearce For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

We were so excited to have a long chat with Hilary Koon all about how Imposter Syndrome affects us. This terrible feeling rears its ugly head too often between social media and our own inner personal demons. "If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours." ~Henry David Thoreau For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website Where to Find Hilary: Website Instagram

Workcations are for the SOUL! Today we wanted to fill you guys in on how we went about planning the perfect workcation. "The best way to succeed is to double your failure rate." ~ Thomas J. Watson For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Megan + Kate are deep diving into workflows with tips & tricks and why you need them in your business. If you're ready to uplevel your business, need help navigating how to set up your workflows, or have never thought about how workflows can improve your client experience - this is the episode for you! For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Here's a hint, it's most likely YOU! I don't mean to sound harsh. But the reality is that we are all our biggest enemies in life. If only, we could get out of our damn way! "Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Beginning to make changes in your life can be one of the most difficult transitions. It's hard to separate yourself from old habits, toxic relationships and learn the value of taking care of your mind and body. We wanted to help y'all get inspired to make some changes for the better in your life today! "Too many talented people string and unstring their instruments without ever playing their music." ~Unknown For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Let's be real, family is a hard subject to talk about. It's even harder when you're loved ones don't support you and your dreams. & today we wanted to chat about the best way to handle these types of situations! "Your only obligation in any lifetime is to be true to yourself." ~Richard Bach For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Today we are chatting about what traveling for your clients looks like, how to find these clients, and some tips and tricks of how to get the most out of your trip! "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." ~Anais Nin For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Today we're taking a look at how to keep our private lives separate from the businesses we pour into. Find out if you are an Integrator or a Segmenter and tips for making space to be ourselves. For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

We need to realize that we start thriving in life after making some simple changes in our surroundings. "If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun." ~Katharine Hepburn For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

Protecting your energy is one of the more vital parts of balance in your life. Part of protecting your energy involves learning HOW & WHEN you need to set boundaries. "Each moment of the year has its own beauty, a picture which was never before and shall never be seen again." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

"Jack of All Trades, Master of None; but oftentimes better than a master of one." Did you know that this was the full quote? Because we didn't and it inspired us to dive deep into what this means to us in this episode! For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website

We all have never-ending to-do lists, so how do we also make time to read? Today we're sharing the benefits of reading and our life hacks on how to work reading into our busy schedules! For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please visit our show-notes here. Follow along on our journey and be reminded every time we release a new episode! Instagram, Facebook, Website.