It's Been Real!

When its on our schedule it gets done.  Simple as that.  When we schedule our goals, they are so much easier to accomplish.  It gets rid of the out of sight out of mind concept that hurts us all.  In this episode, learn how to break down your goals into bite sized pieces so that they are easier to achieve than ever before!

We're all too familiar with the term Damsel in Distress.  But what if we flipped things upside down and became the De-stressed Damsel?  Society has its stereotypes about women and I'm here today to shed some light on things.

So you want to break into a new market?  Maybe you want to find a new specialty.  Maybe you want to travel to a near (or far) town and begin more work within their demographic.  Maybe you are relocating and don't want to be seen as the "new kid on the block" when you have years of experience.Join Morgan and I, as we dive into exactly that!  Learn the in's and out's from someone who has done it.  Moves don't have to be scary.  So let's make big ones!

Men and Women working together in unison and harmony.  Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.  Why?  Because men and women communicate so differently.  What if we learned how to better communicate with the opposite sex?  Wouldn't that solve so many problems?  Listen to learn the in's and out's of networking with the opposite sex.

Professional vs. Hobbyist can sometimes be such a controversial topic in the creative industry.  Often times we misclassify ourselves and cause havoc within our own business by mismarketing and misinforming our clients.  Both have their perks and both have their downfalls, however finding where you fit and managing your business accordingly is so important.  Listen to decide where you fall and how you can best manage your business.

Dad Life!  Or how about just parent life in general.  It can be brutal to run a business and then come home to run around chasing little ones.  We always seem to get the ladies perspective, but never the male side of things.  So I'm changing it up today.  Join me during my live interview with Dustin McKibben, wedding photographer extraordinare and co-host of The Wedding Hangover Podcast, where we talk about what it's really like to juggle it all.

We've all been there!  What a horribly, terrible place to be.  It's the gift of overwhelm that keeps on giving feelings of anxiety, anger, frustration, sadness, and confusion.  When will it end?  I'll tell you how to beat survival mode and how to keep it from coming back in this episode.

Millennials get 2 things from the older generation:  Eye rolls and snarky comments.  Anytime anyone mentions the word millennials it's typically followed by mumbles and grumbles.  But, millennials are making up more of the workforce than ever before and they can actually make exceptional workers... if you know how to manage them.  In this episode, I break down, chapter by chapter, the book Not Everyone Gets a Trophy by Bruce Tulgan.  Prepare to be as enthralled as I was!

Does the thought of online reviews excite you and scare you at the same time?  I totally feel you!  We want to get online reviews, but what if we get a bad one?  Even worse, what if it's a rant from "that one client"?  Or you might be asking yourself, "Are online reviews even that important?'  YES!  So important!  Listen to find out why.

Seems like a no brainer right?  Wrong!  Just being in the building or at the event isn't enough.  We need to be present!  In this episode, learn the 3 different ways we need to show up each day.  Examples of how we can master each.  Why each is so important and how they affect your business.  And why your clients will send you referrals for it.

So you didn't start a business, but you bought one.  Now what?  Where do you start?  How do you make it your own without losing existing clients?  Guest, Kara Hawley with I Do DJ Crew, did just that!  Listen to find out how she did it and how you can too!

Typically no one likes interviews because they are pegged as stuffy, invasive, nerve racking, and often, just plain uncomfortable!  What if I had some answers that could change all that?  What if you could be the employer who makes interviews... dare I say, FUN?!  This episode is all about interview styles, how to make your's better, and how you can better spot a good candidate during one.

Business owners and entrepreneurs feel like everything in their business is at stake all of the time.  This is facade we create in our own minds due to stress of the unknown.  Learn the 2 part cycle of why we struggle with letting go and how we can change our mindset to allow positive work flow to happen.

It's all of the little daily tasks we do that cause us to feel busy.  By having easy processes in place to get these done more efficiently, we can open up so much more time to do the things we love.  Learn why your day to day is sometimes overwhelming and what to do about it.

Hang out!  Stay awhile!  It's me, Hope, your guide to running a real business in a creative field.  Learn about my back story, what makes me different as a business coach, and my 3 main goals that I have for you!