The Biz Birthday Bash Podcast

It's the end of an era - a podcast party era that is! We've had so much fun serving you behind the mic for 4 years, but recently we've experienced massive shifts in our lives and businesses that require us to say goodbye to the pod (Listen in to this episode for the deets!). While leaving our microphones behind is incredibly bittersweet, we're excited to channel all of our energy into serving our amazing Biz Birthday Bash community inside of the A-Z directory. Sending each of you the biggest THANK YOU for being loyal listeners, sharing sweet reviews, and overall just being the best darn community of hype women we could ever ask for.  Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Join the A-Z directory http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/directory

Have you ever wondered what kind of vendors we feature in the A-Z Directory? If so, you're in for a treat with this episode! Today, we're getting all of the tea on one of our favorite vendors that has been providing exceptional print services for designers for 70 years. Yep. You read that correctly - 70 years! Listen in as we chat with April and Shanna from Tog.Ink about the company's origin story, what the huge facility in Minnesota looks like and how it operates, how their marketing initiatives have evolved, and so much more! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

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Here's the deal: there's more to product creation than you probably think there is! That's why today Cami and Elisabeth are pulling back the curtain and chatting about all of the details that go into developing a stellar original product. Listen in as they talk about how you can leverage the A-Z directory as a starting point to make the product development process easier for yourself. Plus, catch their tough love tips that will help you run with those resources, get creative, and confidently make decisions in your creative biz! P.S. Keep an eye out for our 2022 Year in review episode dropping next week! In this episode, Cami and Elisabeth will be sharing everything from their income reports to the biggest lessons they learned and the moments they celebrated most! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

If you're anything like us, new years resolutions aren't your jam because well, there's nothing more deflating than spending hours mapping out lofty goals, only to drop the ball by January 31st. And while it's easy to shy away from goal-setting completely to avoid disappointing yourself, that's not our game plan either. Today, we're inviting you to sit down with us for a realistic goal-setting sesh. Listen in as we not only answer questions about what we enjoyed most in 2022 and what we want more of in 2023 (in true Q & Cake fashion!) but also hear our best tips for setting goals in a way that works for your personality and the season of life you're in. If you want to take things a step further and map out your ideal daily schedule for 2023, check out our previous episode Do Your Run Your Day, or Does Your Day Run You? Here → https://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast/run-your-day Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast

Are you dreaming of opening your own retail shop in 2023? Maybe you love the idea of interacting with customers face-to-face and building real relationships in your community. But still, there's one thing that's holding you back - the fear that you'll pour your heart into opening a shop that ultimately collects dust. But we don't want fear to keep you from taking the leap! The truth is that there are several strategies you can employ to get ready-buy-customers into your shop consistently. Listen in to today's episode as Cami spills all of the beans on the most successful marketing strategies she's used for her retail location. Plus, catch her and Elisabeth's brainstorming sesh that'll have you walking away with pages full of notes that will equip you to create your own profitable retail marketing strategy. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast

It's not every day that you get to sit down with a brand strategist who spent years building multimillion-dollar brands in corporate AND who knows what it takes to build a successful small creative business firsthand, but today, we're doing just that! Meet Cindy Chang of The Husting Heart. In this episode, Cindy is sharing her brand positioning secrets that will help you attract soulmate clients and customers while being your most authentic self. She's covering everything from pivoting fluidly without confusing your audience and overhauling your existing brand to identifying your mission so that you can clearly express yourself in your marketing. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast

CALLING ALL MAKERS - The new year is quickly approaching which means you're probably cooking up fresh new product ideas as we speak. But before you put your ideas into motion, stop, drop and listen to this episode! We are sharing our trend predictions for 2023. We're talking about everything from hot color pallets and design trends for weddings, interiors, and beyond to which product styles are likely to explode on Etsy. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast

Thinking about starting a surface pattern design business? If so, you're in for a treat with today's episode! We're sitting down with Colleen Underwood. Colleen is a surface pattern designer, mom of 4, and heartfelt coach for creatives. Listen in as she shares the three key pillars of starting a successful surface pattern design business. You'll walk away from this episode with the insight and inspiration you need to beat imposter syndrome, start designing (even if you're a beginner!), and most importantly start boldly and bravely putting your work out there for the world to see!  Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast

Consider today's episode your official permission slip to allow your creative business to grow and evolve! It's totally possible to introduce new products and services to your audience WITHOUT confusing the heck out of them and while staying true to your brand. It just takes a bit of insight and intentionality. That's why today we're bringing Jessica Peddicord of Simply Jessica Marie on the show to share her brand evolution journey that spans over almost a decade. In this episode, you'll hear about how she went from hand-painting everything she sold to scaling her artwork through printed products that are now available in over a hundred stores worldwide, including Europe. You'll also gain insight into how she scaled even further by teaching others how to paint and grow their own shops! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about standing out in the creative industry, finding printers as a newbie stationer, getting your products in brick-and-mortar stores, and dealing with frustrated clients gracefully. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur! P.S. Did you hear about our black Friday sales happening 11/25-11/28?? Here's what's going down: Get 25% off the Custom Stationery Contract Get 25% off The USPS mailing agreement Get 50% off The Business Sense for Creatives Bundle Use code BFRIDAY22 at checkout for $30 off your first year of The A-Z Directory. This year is the last year you can join for $137/year (and be grandfathered into that price) -- more about that in today's episode! You can grab all of these resources at https://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/shop Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast

Let's clear the air: you don't have to sink into hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt to expand your product line. You just need a smart strategy to help you take calculated risks that will help you maximize profitability as you grow. Today, Sarah Lewis of Slate and Brush is coming on the show to give us just that! Listen in as she shares exactly how she self-funded her way to selling thousands of products in person and online. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

It's not every day you get to hear from a seasoned watercolor artist who has worked with big brands like Google, Nordstrom, and Givenchy. But, today, we get to do just that! We're sitting down with our girl, Dianuh Aerin of Chasing Linen. In this episode, she's talking about how she fearlessly followed her JOY and decided to reinvent her Instagram account by creating a more lifestyle-centric brand. Listen in as she reveals not only how this shift naturally magnetized brands to her but also how she actively pitched and landed creative partnerships she'd been dreaming about for years! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

Big changes are coming for Biz Birthday Bash in 2023, and we couldn't be more excited! In this episode, we're giving you a rundown on what to expect on the podcast each week and inside of the A-Z directory in the new year. We're also chatting about the evolution of our brand and how we're planning to stick to our roots - creating a community for paper people AND making everything fun- as we adjust the way we show up and serve you.    Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast   Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

Meet Grace Manning of Grace Manning Art. Since taking her portrait business full-time in June of 2020, Grace has sold over 500 custom portraits, been featured in local newspapers and magazines, and is now working to create online courses for other aspiring portrait artists. In today's episode, she's pulling back the curtain on her genius customer booking process where she manages client expectations and approves inspiration photos BEFORE they even press ‘add to cart.' She's also pulling back the curtain on her most successful marketing initiatives and revealing the biggest mindset shifts she had to make to truly ditch the side-hustle mentality and explode her portrait business! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

Whether you're gearing up for a big move or planning to expand your family or anything in between, it's inevitable: your business will shift and change as your life evolves. So, the question is, how can you adjust the way that you show up for your business so that it's sustainable in your current season of life? Today, we're bringing on Marti Harris of M. Harris Design to tackle this question. Listen in as she chats about how she managed to give herself grace when she realized moving was taking more of a toll on her energy and business than she originally expected. Plus, hear about how she found her unique stationery style and what it was like for her to transition her business from side hustle to full-time. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

If you've been thinking about stepping into custom wedding stationery, now is the time! After taking quite a dip in 2020, weddings are coming back in full force for 2022. Since Cami and I have both phased wedding invitations out of our businesses, we thought it'd be great to bring in a fresh perspective! Meet Jessica Taylor of Thebridge & Taylor. After 4 years of selling on Etsy, Jessica decided to leave retail behind to pursue wedding invitations. In this episode, she's explaining why she made the switch and how focusing on wedding invitations has afforded her more freedom for travel. Plus, she's chatting about the pros and cons of both business avenues. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

Today, we're sitting down for a rapid-fire Q&A sesh featuring Mikyla Marie Manu of Ink and Press Co. Mikyla's work has been featured on Vogue, Martha Stewart Weddings, BRIDES, Style Me Pretty, published in The Knot, Adorn Magazine, and more. Mikyla is such a seasoned stationer, so bringing her on the show to answer your burning questions was a no-brainer. Listen in for the skinny on how she mastered in-house foil and letterpress, why she decided to create semi-custom suites and the behind-the-scenes details that went into bringing them to life, her best tips for new stationers, and so much more! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

Are you prepared to grow your creative product-based business beyond your wildest dreams? If you answered yes, my guess is that you've been thinking about growing a team, expanding your inventory, and maybe even getting a warehouse. If so, you're in luck with today's episode! Listen in as Katie Guiliano of Hosanna Revival reveals how she grew her business all the way from dorm to warehouse. She's chatting about everything from the logistics of shipping a thousand orders per week to stepping into the uncharted territory that is hiring and managing over a dozen team members! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about the first steps you should take when starting your calligraphy business, mastering networking and marketing, and when to take the leap from side-hustler to full-time creative entrepreneur. They're also chatting about envelope art and how to incorporate fun techniques into your stationery while making sure it still meets USPS guidelines. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!   Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast   Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

Can you build a thriving creative business without spending countless hours each day on social media? Can you step away from social media for a few days, weeks, or even months without throwing all the momentum you've worked so hard to build in your biz down the drain? The answer is yes, and today we're breaking down how! Listen in for practical tips on how to unplug from social media so you can proactively protect your energy and avoid burnout down the road. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

When it comes to making the most of your work-from-home experience, routines are king. But what happens when your routine is based around what you feel like you should be doing and not what will truly make your life easier or touch on your personal core values? Well, you probably guessed it, less than stellar productivity levels and a lackluster sense of overall fulfillment. If you know your routine needs a refresh, you're in luck with today's episode! We're bringing Kendra Adachi, host of The Lazy Genius Podcast on the show to break down how to create a work-from-home routine centered around what matters most to YOU  - and not the uber-productive highlight reels you might see your competitors posting on social media ;).  Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast   Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

This summer Cami and Elisabeth are swapping their microphones for poolside margaritas and taking a short break from the pod. And of course, they couldn't leave you guys hanging! That's why today they're bringing you a sizzling life update and chatting about everything from Cami's day-to-day as a mom and business owner to Elisabeth's new business intentions and how she keeps her hobbies separate from her biz! Sending y'all lots of love and REST this summer as we take a break! Now, can you pass the floaties? Baby Mia is ready to take a dip! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

Considering building a team for your creative business? Wondering how you can show up as the best leader and create a positive environment for your team once it's established? If so, this episode is for you! Today we're bringing Randi Smith, founder and lead designer at Sugar Euphoria on the show to chat all things related to team building and leadership. Listen in as she shares her best tips for deciding when to make your first hire and what tasks to outsource first. Plus, hear about how she's remedied conflict in the workplace and intentionally cultivated a positive team environment along the way! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about getting started in your stationery business without testimonials,  structuring sales calls, and how to incorporate educational content into your brand strategy without confusing your current audience. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!   Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast   Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

One of the most common questions we get is “How do I prepare for a craft fair?” That's why today we're bringing you a comprehensive guide for gearing up for a successful craft fair. We're covering everything from the early prep work like deciding how much inventory to bring along to how to nail your presentation so your booth turns heads. We're also dishing out our best tips for bolstering your success during the event. We're covering things like how to mingle and create a welcoming environment that drives sales, how to encourage new customers to drop their email addresses so you can stay in touch, and so much more! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

It's no secret that Pinterest is a powerful platform, especially for wedding professionals. If leveraged properly, it can bring you lots of inquiries without requiring you to spend hours upon hours engaging on the platform (move over Instagram!). But we get it - creating a Pinterest strategy from scratch OR cleaning up your current lackluster strategy can be daunting. That's why today, we're bringing Julianne Smith of The Garter Girl on the show to break down how you can optimize your account and create a Pinterest marketing strategy that serves your creative business. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

Are you ready to get started with art licensing? If so, you're in luck with today's episode. Listen in as Cami shares what she's learned from licensing artwork to companies like Papyrus. Be sure to grab your notebook because not only is she breaking down common licensing terms you should know before getting started but she's also digging into the nitty gritty details that go into pricing and entering contracts for these kinds of gigs!  Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

Today we're sitting down with watercolor artist, textile designer, (3x) published author, self-proclaimed color theory expert & creative entrepreneur, Jenna Rainey. Jenna's career began in 2012 with designing custom stationery and calligraphy jobs for weddings, but now she can be found teaching watercolor on her YouTube channel, recording lessons in her online courses for business owners and working on her next product collaboration. Jenna's work has been featured in Forbes, Martha Stewart Weddings, Buzzfeed, Brit + Co, Better Homes and Gardens and more! In this episode, she's discussing the evolution of her business and dishing out her best tips and resources for fellow creatives. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

Join us for today's Q & Cake as we have a special sit-down with Cami who just welcomed her beautiful new edition, Mia, into the world! In this episode, Cami is answering all of your burning questions and sharing everything from Mia's birth story, (which included quite a few last-minute twists and turns!) to the most wonderful and most challenging aspects of her transition into motherhood.    Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast   Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

If you've been around for a while, you know that Elisabeth has been embracing a massive change in her biz - transitioning away from wedding invitations. In this episode, she's revealing what prompted the big shift, the hard questions she had to ask herself to make such a big decision, and what's on the horizon for her. Holly is also revealing what's in store for her next chapter as she considers stepping away from custom wedding invitations and instead focusing more on the product side of her business.  Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

If you're thinking about creating your own online course or program, you're in for a treat with this episode! Today, we're sitting down with Fabiana Claure to chat about the essentials of putting together a profitable online program. Fabiana is the founder of The Musician's Profit Umbrella® where she helps musicians unify their skills to create rapid financial expansion and purposefully design their lives in alignment with their values and lifestyle goals. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast   Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

Are you stumped when it comes to writing copy for your business? If so, you're not alone. In fact, some of the most common questions we get from fellow stationers and creatives are, “How do I write my social media posts in a way that attracts the RIGHT leads who are ready to work with me?” and “How do I write attention-grabbing website copy that encourages visitors to inquire?” That's why today we're tackling these questions and covering the basics of writing compelling copy. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

Looking to grow your Etsy shop? If so, this episode is for you! Meet Carley Zuercher. Carley is a top 1% Etsy seller, educator, certified Magnetic Coach®, and the creator and CEO of Canapy. She helps Etsy sellers make more money and sales without selling to their friends and family. In this episode, she's discussing her journey to developing her new app, Canopy, which is a platform for Etsy sellers and creatives selling custom products to help organize their orders, save time, and streamline the back end of their business. Carley is also revealing the mindset shifts she's made to prepare to scale to 7-figures in 2022. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Holly discuss several questions from listeners about choosing client gifts, creating refund policies for commissioned work, and the ethics and pricing strategy behind liscensing custom work. They're also chatting about envelope art and how to incorporate fun techniques into your stationery while making sure it still meets USPS guidelines. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

Wondering if you should allow your clients the option to add a tip to their payments? If so, you're in luck with today's episode! Elisabeth and Holly are weighing in on this topic, specifically for service providers who use Dubsado or Honeybook which both have gratuity features. They're diving into tipping “best practices” that they've observed in the wedding industry. Plus, they're unpacking their preferences for gratuity options as consumers in various industries.    Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast   Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training  

Have you been dreaming of creating a children's book? If so, you're in for a treat with today's episode! Jena Holiday, creator and owner of Spoonful of Faith illustration and design studio is coming on the show today to give us a behind-the-scenes look at what went into publishing her debut author-illustrated book, A Spoonful of Faith, which  releases with HarperCollins in Winter 2022. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

Wondering what you need to know before you start your wholesale business? We've got you covered! Today, Holly is uncovering 9 things she wishes she'd known before she dove into wholesale. This episode is basically a wholesale crash course where you'll learn things like the basics of developing a cohesive product line, where to sell your products, and how to determine your pricing and profit margins.    Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-traini

Meet Brittany Fuisz, Founder & CEO of Malibu Mylk. While searching for an allergen-free milk alternative that would support fertility and her health, the idea hit her: “What if I make milk from flaxseed?” Malibu Mylk was born! In this episode, Brittany is diving into not only the health benefits of flax milk but also the science behind how sustainable it is compared to other milk alternatives on the market. Plus, she's uncovering the strategies that have helped her to increase brand awareness and land in big retailers like whole foods! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast   Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Holly tackle several questions from listeners surrounding things like how to pay yourself as an entrepreneur, how to network with wedding planners to generate referrals as a stationer, how to encourage customers to leave public reviews and more! These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!   Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast   Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

The transition to motherhood – It's one of the most magical and beautiful journies that life has to offer. It's also one of the scariest journies to prepare for, especially for small business owners because there are just so many unknowns. And if you're an expecting mom and entrepreneur, you're probably asking things like, “How much money should I be saving to prepare for maternity leave?” or “Realistically, how much will I be able to work when my baby comes, and should I consider hiring support in my business?” That's why today we're bringing Brittany DeSantis, the watercolour artist, calligrapher, and instructor behind Peak Paper Co. on the show to share her strategies for preparing her business to continue generating revenue while also supporting her needs and goals in her new chapter of life, fas she welcomed her precious baby daughter, Francesca into the world! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

When it comes to navigating sticky client situations one thing's for sure, we've all been there! And living by the old cliche “the customer is always right” sounds great until you find yourself losing sleep and sanity after being inundated by endless customer requests – we may or may not be speaking from firsthand experience here ;). So, the question is how do we set clear expectations right at the start of a project. AND how do we learn to say “no” when necessary without making ourselves feel guilty or wrong for it? Listen in as Holly and I not only tackle these questions but also share our personal experiences with “nightmare” clients and what we learned from each debacle. You'll walk away from this episode feeling empowered and ready to take the reigns with your clients so that you can build a sustainable creative business that gives you the freedom you deserve to have as an entrepreneur. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

Is it possible to create an epic client experience without completely sabotaging your bottom line and your sanity? The short answer is YES. And today's guest, Lindsey Williams of Hoopla House Creative is living proof that it's possible to achieve massive success while leading with a ‘people over profit' mentality in your business. By delivering out-of-this-world customer service, Lindsay has grown her wedding stationery company, from $30k to $300k in yearly revenue in just 5 years. In this episode, she is pulling back the curtain and explaining how she did that! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

Drum roll please…today, Holly Goodman of Sablewood Paper Co. is joining me (Elisabeth) for Q & Cake! Holly has so kindly agreed to step in to co-host while Cami is on maternity leave, spending time with her adorable new edition! In this episode, Holly and I are tackling several questions from listeners regarding influencer marketing, wholesale pricing, rush fees, and our favorite educational resources for creatives. Plus, we're digging into the mindset side of things and sharing our best tips for navigating tough seasons in life and business. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Connect with Holly https://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/holly Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

The number one problem creatives have with following up? We think that silence = rejection. (Or maybe we just don't want to be annoying!) In this episode, we're shifting the mindset of creatives, so you can email with confidence and get. that. sale! We also share our own follow-up strategies, what to say and when to say to, and why just "showing up" can bring in extra dollars to your business.  Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

Luxury - It's a word that people tend to either love or hate. For some, the task of cultivating a brand that has a luxury feel while staying authentic and personal may feel impossible. But today's guest, Bron Hansboro of The Flower Guy Bron is here to de-bunk that common misconception! Listen in as Bron dishes out his best tips for defining what luxury means to you and infusing it into your brand. Plus, hear about the meaning behind the motto that guides his brand: “We don't sell flowers, we sell experiences”!  Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

In this episode, we're taking a peek back at our entire 2021 – both the good and bad – for a little introspective business review. From month-to-month projects and tasks to actual numbers and percentages, this is a comprehensive overview of what a year full of pivots looks like for a creative biz! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

Are you struggling to find your own unique calligraphy style? If you answered yes, you're not alone! As with anything, as you start learning new calligraphy techniques and defining your style, there's a chance your calligraphy will look like someone else's (especially if you learned from the same person or learned a specific “hand”). So, the question is this: How can we discern when we're being true to ourselves and actually cultivating our own style? That's exactly what our guest, Dyonna of Availa and Co. is coming on the show to answer today! Listen in as she uncovers how she learned new techniques while also adding her own flair and cultivating her own standout calligraphy style! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about gracefully turning down inquiries for projects that you do not want to take on, the logistical aspects of hiring a virtual assistant, finding wholesalers, and the importance of branded product packaging. Plus, they're digging into some fun questions about their favorite foods and food-related memories!  These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

Good news friends - Cami's Sip & Shop event off without a hitch! Listen in for a behind-the-scenes look at what went into planning this event and how it helped her to offset some overhead costs and really create buzz and excitement as she opened the doors to her brick and mortar store. Plus, come laugh with us as we chat about how I (Elisabeth) popped in for a surprise visit to cheer Cami on during the event!  Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

Are you curious about what it actually takes to get published on a wedding blog? If so, you're in for a treat with today's episode!    Meet Meghan Ely. Meghan is the owner of OFD Consulting where she combines in-the-trenches event experience with a love of public relations to empower her clients to take their businesses to new heights.   Meghan is a long-time industry speaker and writer, she is a WeddingPro educator with The Knot + WeddingWire, as well as a regular contributor to a variety of industry publications.  Meghan represents clients globally and has earned them coverage with the New York Times, Martha Stewart Weddings, The Knot, Forbes, Good Morning America, and Brides.com, among other outlets. Listen in as Meghan uncovers everything from the content wedding blogs are looking for to how to craft a compelling pitch that will get you published. Plus, hear her take on the current trends and hot trends to be on the lookout for in the wedding industry.   Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training