The Create Connect Convert Podcast

Today we're talking about a topic that often feels quite taboo, but everyone loves hearing about - Money! At the beginning of my journey, money used to make me super uncomfortable but I quickly realized I needed to get comfortable with it in order to grow my business. So in this episode I talk about money mistakes that many designers make, the mistakes I made myself, and of course I share the lessons that came with it. Here's a quick rundown of this episode… [01:10] Let's talk money![02:35] Mistake #1[03:42] Mistake #2[04:48] Mistake #3[06:06] Mistake #4[08:04] Mistake #5[08:59] Mistake #6[12:03] Mistake #7[13:13] Mistake #8 Mentioned in this episode: Sign up for The Breakthrough Designer Waitlist: https://one6creative.com/waitlist-breakthrough-designer Sign up for a free trial of Yocory - your all-in-one business hub for freelancers and small business owners: https://bit.ly/ctc-podcast-yocory Profit First - book by Mike Michalowicz Follow & share If you find this podcast helpful, share it with a friend or your audience so more people can discover it and gain value from it. Come hang out with me on Instagram or check out our website.

If you're a service-based business then chances are, at some point or another, you thought to yourself: "How can I scale my business without working 24/7?" You're not alone my friend! As service providers, we get seriously involved in doing the best possible work for our clients, but the 1-on-1 model isn't always easy to scale. That's why in this episode, I'm sharing with you 5 different ways you can diversify your income and scale to a whole new level. Mentioned in this episode: The Contract Shop (Affiliate): https://thecontractshop.com/pages/l2fsummit?ref=yevgeniyadavarashvili The Designer's Content Playbook mini offer: https://one6creative.com/designers-content-playbook Sign up for a free trial of Yocory - your all-in-one business hub for freelancers and small business owners: https://bit.ly/ctc-podcast-yocory ___ Follow & share If you find this podcast helpful, share it with a friend or your audience so more people can discover it and gain value from it. Come hang out with me on Instagram or check out our website.

This is a highly requested episode where I share the behind the scenes of the latest launch of my signature business program for designers called The Breakthrough Designer. With every launch comes a lot of lessons learned, and I am sharing them all with you today! I am also talking about what we are doing differently for the next launch of The Breakthrough Designer which is happening in October 2022! Here's a quick rundown of this episode… [03:14] All about the TBD April'22 launch[07:45] Let's talk numbers[14:53] What went well[20:52] What didn't go so well[28:03] What are we doing differently for the next launch[31:13] My predictions and goals for the October launch  ___ Mentioned in this episode: Recap of my first beta launch: #1 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wok_8PFz5RKHGQop3eCz0KDPeYatp3qc/view?usp=sharing #2 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YrIobfSrZbfPVY66NR1AFCZjvJ0RRaEc/view?usp=sharing #3 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yUffZwA0t6Vnn256uE_EBgEra9Dmb_uY/view?usp=sharing Sign up for The Breakthrough Designer Waitlist: https://one6creative.com/waitlist-breakthrough-designer Sign up for a free trial of Yocory - your all-in-one business hub for freelancers and small business owners: https://bit.ly/ctc-podcast-yocory ___ Follow & share If you find this podcast helpful, share it with a friend or your audience so more people can discover it and gain value from it. Come hang out with me on Instagram or check out our website.

When was the last time you connected with your past client? When was the last time you asked them for a referral? If you're having trouble answering this question then this episode is for you! Your past clients are an amazing source of referrals but many business owners tend to forget about that because they're so busy chasing the next lead. In this episode, I'm sharing two simple scripts to help you ask your past clients for a referral and reignite the relationship. ___ Don't forget: Get your free ticket to the Purpose To Profit Design Business Summit (Aug 22-26, 2022)Learn more about The Breakthrough Designer™ and how to become a confident designer AND business owner. Check out "Exactly What To Say" by Phil M Jones ___ Come hang out with me on Instagram or check out our website.

The journey to becoming an entrepreneur and running your own business is a bumpy, rocky, and unpredictable road. And, if you've heard my story, then you know that I quit my secure 9-5 corporate job as a Marketing Director without any kind of backup plan... ... and the result? Well, let's just say that I got to hit all those roadblocks and bumps pretty hard and learn these lessons the hard way. In this episode, I'm sharing with you the 7 things that I just wish I knew before starting my own business and I have no doubt that you learn some valuable lessons from it too. ___ Links in this episode: Get your free ticket to the Purpose To Profit Design Business Summit (Aug 22-26, 2022)"Profit First" by Mike Michalowicz ___ Come hang out with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one6creative/ Or check out my website: https://one6creative.com/

In this episode, I'm sharing with you my journey of how I quit my corporate career for... for nothing! I quit without a backup plan but with a strong feeling of what I wanted to pursue in this life: freedom. This is my imperfect journey, full of bumps and lessons learned, from undervalued "pixel pusher" to a confident agency owner, business educator and tech founder. ___ If you find this podcast helpful, share it with a friend or your audience so more people can discover it and gain value from it. Come hang out with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one6creative/ Or check out my website: https://one6creative.com/

This episode is a reintroduction of my podcast and a warm welcome to new and existing listeners. ___ If you find this podcast helpful, share it with a friend or your audience so more people can discover it and gain value from it. Come hang out with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one6creative/ Or check out my website: https://one6creative.com/

Not feeling confident in your pricing? Wondering whether you should be charging more? In this episode, I'm sharing 7 signs that it's probably time to up those prices, boo, and stop undervaluing yourself! Number 7 is my favourite :) Important links: Get on the waitlist for the Breakthrough DesignerConnect on Instagram

“Money, money, money Must be funny...” In this episode I'm sharing with you 8 money mistakes that you may be making as a freelancer. These are mistakes I made myself when I was growing my design business and learned my lessons from them. Money shouldn't be something taboo to talk about openly, especially when you're a business owner. So I hope that these money-making mistakes will make you feel more confident and excited to understanding the power of numbers in your business! Important links: Get on the waitlist for the Breakthrough DesignerConnect on Instagram

“Money, money, money Must be funny...” In this episode I'm sharing with you 8 money mistakes that you may be making as a freelancer. These are mistakes I made myself when I was growing my design business and learned my lessons from them. Money shouldn't be something taboo to talk about openly, especially when you're a business owner. So I hope that these money-making mistakes will make you feel more confident and excited to understanding the power of numbers in your business! Important links: Get on the waitlist for the Breakthrough DesignerConnect on Instagram

How many clients can you work with at the same time before it becomes too much and you fall into burnout mode? Having more clients isn't always the answer to more growth. And I speak from experience! In this episode, I'm gonna share with you 4 different ways you can scale your business sustainably and grow your revenue without taking on more clients.  Important links: Get on the waitlist for the Breakthrough DesignerCheck out the Business Templates for DesignersCheck out Jacob Cass from Just CreativeConnect on Instagram

Investing in your business can feel scaaaary. But after investing over 60K in my own business growth and education, I know that I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for some big leaps (and wrong turns, sometimes) I tool along the way. In this episode I'm sharing with you 6 different investments you should consider making at different stages in your business to proper yourself forward and tips on how to choose the right investment for you! Important links: Get on the waitlist for the Breakthrough DesignerCheck out the Business Templates for DesignersBook: “The Art of Impossible” by Steven KotlerBook: “Profit First” by Mike MichalowiczConnect on Instagram

In this “welcome back” episode, I share with you the three top marketing mistakes I see designers make and how you can avoid them. Marketing is something many creatives struggle with - or even openly dislike doing! But after this episode, I challenge you to look at marketing and “selling” differently. Because it's not as bad as you think... Liked this episode? Snap a screenshot and share it with me on Instagram (@one6creative). Don't forget to subscribe and review this podcast – your support means a lot! Important links: Grab these free content ideas for designersVisit my websiteView the academy for designersConnect on Instagram

Pricing is something every designer struggles with at some point of another. How much should I charge for my design services? Should I charge per hour? Fixed packages? Depending on the project? In this episode, I'm joined by Morgan Rapp to talk about the pricing strategy that we both vouch for because it helps designers not only get paid more but gain confidence as a designer and business owner too. And that's value-based pricing, my friend! Tune in to learn more about how to apply value-based pricing to your business and price projects with more confidence.  _ Links mentioned on the episode: WebsiteConnect with Morgan on InstagramFree Roadmap to 6 Figures

Your website isn't static, it's a living digital organism – a place busting with energy, action, visitors, conversions, etc. But how do you assess how well your website is performing? How do you know what areas of your site should you improve? By tracking important website metrics you will have a better understanding of your site's performance and be able to make the necessary strategic changes to promote growth.

There are many reasons why I get so excited teaching you about website strategy – not only will it help you level up your skills, build confidence and show up as an expert in the field even if you're just starting out, BUT ~ if you're creative enough, it gives you extra ways to MONETIZE this new skill of yours and grow your business. In this episode, we're gonna cover three different ways you can add extra $$$ into your business thanks to website strategy from the more obvious one (yet, unfortunately still missed by many designers out there) to the more creative one. Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of website strategy or want to level up your skills? Jump on the waitlist for the launch of my Website Strategy Guide template launching on May 28th, 2021, and get a list of 101 questions to ask your client during your next strategy session as a bonus with your purchase. Head over to one6creative.com/webstrategywaitlist Links mentioned in this episode: Web Strategy Guide WaitlistTools to help run website performance audits: Ahrefs, SEM Rush, Screaming FrogCreate lead-generating quizzes with Interact Quizzes

You probably already know how important it is to know your Ideal Client by heart in order to ensure you're speaking to a specific target audience and not the whole wide world. But what about your Ideal Online Visitor? Getting into the details of your website visitor's browsing journey and behavior will be key to build a website strategy that converts visitors into customers and loyal fans. Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of website strategy or want to level up your skills? Jump on the waitlist for the launch of my Website Strategy Guide template launching on May 28th, 2021, and get a list of 101 questions to ask your client during your next strategy session as a bonus with your purchase. Head over to one6creative.com/webstrategyguide Links mentioned in this episode: Web Strategy Guide WaitlistFree Ideal Client Avatar Workbook

We're back with another episode diving deeper into Website Strategy and this time we're gonna look at the 4 most important elements that constitute a high-converting web strategy... well, actually there are 5 – you get an extra little bonus at the end of the episode! By having a clear plan for your strategy, you'll be able to guide your clients through this process with ease and confidence, really portray yourself as an expert in your field, and build a website that is focused on their business goals first to help them scale and grow beyond the launch. _____ Be the first to hear about the launch of my Website Strategy Guide right here: one6creative.com/webstrategywaitlist As a bonus, you'll receive a list of ALL the questions to ask your client during your strategy session!

Would sprinkles make a foul cake taste better? They sure can make it look better but it will stick taste “yuk”! Same goes for a website that lacks strategy!  Website strategy should be the very first thing you do before you even think of creating wireframes, mockups or choosing your site's fonts and colors. In this episode, we're gonna talk about what exactly is web strategy, why it's so important and how to communicate its importance to your clients even If they're shiny-object seekers.  _____ Be the first to hear about the launch of my Website Strategy Guide right here: one6creative.com/webstrategywaitlist As a bonus, you'll receive a list of ALL the questions to ask your client during your strategy session!

In this episode, I'm sharing with you some changes that are happening in my business - and this podcast in particular - as a result of some big "new mom" realisations.

Don't we all dream about working with better clients and easily booking high-budget projects that don't question our rates, process or expertise? I know it's often easier said than done, which is why in this episode Jacob Cass and I are unveiling what are the things you should focus on in your business to start attracting higher quality clients, what business and mindset shifts you need to do to successfully work with them, and generally how to run the type of design business you envision for yourself. Check out our free masterclass on How to Create a High End Experience: https://one6creative.com/masterclass-with-jacob-cass Episode shownotes: one6creative.com/049

There is a point in your business when client experience will become more important than your skills. The journey you take your clients through is one of the best ways to differentiate yourself and stand out in this overcrowded world. In this episode, I share a conversation I had with Krista Miller, the host of the Simply Profitable Designer Summit, where we discuss the importance of building a strong client experience and how can you use it to scale your business. The Simply Profitable Designer Summit is THE event of the year for designers and is taking place March 15-19, 2021. Don't miss the chance to learn from 40+ industry experts on how to manage and scale your design business, how to sell with more confidence, how to deal with difficult clients and so much more! Grab your free ticket here: one6creative.com/spds2021

Well, I didn't think that I'll be recording this episode so soon! Following up on episode 41 where I shared how the first trimester of my pregnancy affected my life and business, I'm back with another pregnancy-related update. This time, with only a couple of weeks left until we welcome our baby girl into this world, I'm sharing with your how I've been preparing my business for maternity leave as well as some of the things I wish I've done better or differently. Quick note though: this is a very personal and individual topic, so I definitely don't want you to think that my way is the "right" or "only" way. No, no! You can absolutely navigate pregnancy and motherhood in any way that you want and I'm just here to share my personal experience with you.

By now you have probably heard of the new player in the social media space aka Clubhouse. The super exclusive platform that everyone seems to be talking about and trying to get an invite for. But... what is it really? And is it actually worth exploring and learning? How can you use this new platform to market yourself and your business, and connect with other people? I know – so many questions! But that's why I'm bringing the expert on the topic - aka Melissa Litchfield - to share the ins and outs of Clubhouse, how to get started on the platform and how to use it as a lead gen tool for your business. For links and shownotes visit www.one6creative.com/047

A couple of days ago I realised it's been exactly 5 years since I quit my corporate job to embark on my entrepreneurial journey. Of course, it hasn't always been easy and a lot of mistakes have been made and lessons learned in the process. However, along the way, I also received some pieces of advice that I'm glad I didn't listen to and followed my own gut instead. So in this episode, to commemorate 5 years of my entrepreneurial journey, I'm sharing with you 8 different pieces of unsolicited advice I decided to ignore as I was building my business.

If you're considering hiring your first team member, or scaling your team further, then you'll definitely want to give this episode a listen! Joana Galvao, co-founder of GIF Design Studios from Porto, Portugal, is sharing her story of how she grew her business from working as a freelancer to managing a team of 7 designers and developers. Growing your team isn't an easy journey and Joana generously shares about the challenges she faced and the lessons she learned along the way, as well as what it takes to be a good leader and what she would do different if she were to do it all over again.  Tons of golden nuggets and practical advice you can start incorporating in your business straight away whether you're considering hiring full-time, part-time or simply working with collaborators on specific projects. Follow Joana on Instagram for more branding and marketing tips https://www.instagram.com/joanagalvaodesign/ or learn more about her agency at https://www.gifdesignstudios.com/ 

In this episode, we're continuing talking about marketing your creative business and increasing your online presence with the help of visibility-boosting strategies. Links mentioned: Free content ideas for designers: https://one6creative.com/freebie-content-ideas-for-designersFreebie on SEO Fundamentals: https://one6creative.com/freebie-seo-fundamentalsEpisode 006 with Mai-kee Tsang on guesting on podcasts: https://one6creative.com/006-2/

One of the most common problems creatives have when they're marketing themselves online is that they attract other designers, instead of potential clients. The reason? They're not pushing out the right type of content. In this episode, I'm sharing the 7 questions you must be able to answer about your audience and ideal client in order to build a high-converting content strategy, so your marketing efforts actually yield results. Need an extra hand with content ideas? Check out my free resource with 15 social media content ideas for designers to help you engage, connect and convert potential clients: one6creative.com/contentideasfordesigners If you'd like to work on your Ideal Client Avatar first, check out my workbook to help you: one6creative.com/idealclientavatar

Don't you sometimes wish you could predict the future? While I can't exactly do that, I still love thinking about what changes can we expect to see in the online business and marketing space, and how should I adapt my own business in the process. So in this episode, I'm sharing my top 7 predictions in business and marketing that we may see happen in 2021 and my best tips on how you can get ahead of these trends. For shownotes: https://one6creative.com/2021-predictions

2020 was a strange year for sure. But when it comes to my business, it was actually my most profitable year in business as well as the most risky and disorganised year as well! In this episode, I'm sharing with you what happened in my life and business this year, what were my biggest wins, struggles, lessons learned, and what are my plans for 2021. For shownotes: https://one6creative.com/042

Remember that couch scene from Friends: "PIVOOOOOT!" Well, when life throws you big news such as pregnancy, sometimes that's what you gotta do: learn and adapt. In this episode, I'm sharing with you some big personal news and the lessons it taught me so far!

We're continuing the client experience series with a focus on Brand Clarity and Direction in this episode. This is a really important step once you onboard your client and before you dive into the design process, which allows you to get a much deeper understanding of your client's business, their Ideal Client, but also their visual preferences when it comes to their brand identity. In this episode, I'm sharing the 4 different areas I explore with my clients before we dive into the Brand Concept design, which helps me not only ensure I'm on the same page with my client but also results in a much faster design and approval process! TEMPLATE SHOP LAUNCH This episode is sponsored by my Template Shop Launch with all my success-proven templates I use with my own clients so you can get a behind-the-curtain look into the exact tactics I've used to go from feeling undervalued and overwhelmed to scaling to 6-figures as a 1-woman design studio!  LINKS MENTIONED Template Shop waitlistEpisode 022 on Ideal Client AvatarEpisode 018 on Brand Metaphors

“I learned through trial and error. I learned through mistakes, but at least now I have a streamlined process that I'm super confident in.” In this episode, I'm going to cover the three most common mistakes to avoid when you welcome your client and how to welcome them to ensure you create an amazing personal impression from the very beginning,  When you're just starting out and you're a self taught designer, you don't actually know whether or not you're doing things the way you're supposed to be doing them. But if you want to scale your business, raise your rates and attract more Ideal Clients, you need to pay closer attention to your client experience and ensure your client knows what is happening inside your project every step of the way. ___________ This episode is sponsored by my template shop launch which is happening at the end of August. I'm going to be launching six templates that I use in my own business:  My proposal that convertsThe client's welcome guideThe brand direction templateThe concept presentationThe brand style guideAnd my client goodbye guide >>> Jump on the waitlist to be the first to learn about the launch of my template shop and get an extra discount during launch week. Links mentioned in this episode: - Instagram @one6creative - Template Shop Waitlist: https://one6creative.com/templatewaitlist

In this episode, I'm sharing with you my best tips on how to write killer Project Proposal that will guarantee to help you convert your leads into paying clients. This episode is sponsored by my Template Shop launch coming up in August, where you will find all the templates I use in my own business to create a stellar client experience. To jump on the waitlist and get an extra discount during launch week, head over to https://one6creative.com/templatewaitlist

If you're a service-based business then chances are, at some point or another, you thought to yourself: "How can I scale my business without working 24/7?" You're not alone my friend! As service providers, we get seriously involved in doing the best possible work for our clients, but the 1-on-1 model isn't always easy to scale. That's why in this episode, I'm sharing with you 8 different ways you can diversify your income and scale to a whole new level. LINKS MENTIONED Get on the waitlist for my Template Shop launch in August 2020: https://one6creative.com/templatewaitlist

So let's get straight down to business – in order to move forward, you need to know where you're going. And in order to know where you're going, you need a map to help you navigate through the crazy jungle of entrepreneurship. With that in mind, how often do you make time to check-in with your business? A year and a half ago, I changed the way I set goals and track progress in my business from having general annual goals, to tracking my metrics monthly and doing quarterly business reviews. And since we're half-way through 2020, this seems like the perfect time to share with you the 5 steps I take when I review my business at the end of each quarter. Download my free Quarterly Planning Guide at: https://one6creative.com/036

Part 3 of my "accidental" $30K course launch - where I share with you all about the course structure and the things I'll be improving on for my next course launch! My launch was far from perfect, planned on-the-go but the results have been phenomenal! And I want to share with you the good, bad and ugly so you can see that this is possible for you too!

Ready for part 2 of my "accidental" $30K course launch? In this episode I share with you the strategies I used to launch my first ever course, that brought me 70+ amazing students! My launch was far from perfect, planned on-the-go but the results have been phenomenal! And I want to share with you the good, bad and ugly so you can see that this is possible for you too!

I'm taking off the curtain and inviting you behind-the-scenes of my accidental, nearly $30K, course launch to share what worked, what didn't and what I'll be trying out next time round. My launch was far from perfect, it wasn't planned... I didn't even have a course! But that's why I think it's important to share it with you, so you too can see that sometimes, you just need to take action. This is part one of a three-part series, and in this episode, I'm sharing how I set up a free 5-day Facebook challenge that, I believe, played a big role in making my course launch a success. So get cosy and tune in as I get real, raw and transparent with you, so you can make your next launch a success too!

As a busy business owner, we often get in the middle of our own growth due to negative thoughts and limiting beliefs. I'm definitely no exception to that! So in this short and sweet episode, I'm sharing with you a simple trick to help you acknowledge how far you've come and enable your to embrace the Growth Mindset to help you scale further. SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Are you enjoying the podcast? If you've not yet subscribed then I want to encourage you to do that today so you never miss an action-packed episode that can help you grow your business! And if you truly want to show some love, please review the podcast on iTunes too. This small gesture of kindness not only makes my heart melt with gratitude but it also helps fellow entrepreneurs find the podcast and gain value from this free content. Thank you! Are we Instagram buddies yet? If not, let's change that (@one6creative and @createconnectconvert)

I used to dread sales calls. Just the thought of it would get my back and palms sweating. But that's because I head the wrong attitude towards sales calls. The wrong mindset. And although I've never done cold calling before, I did change my process so that I get to speak for 30 minutes with every qualified lead that lands in my inbox. Now, discovery calls (so much better sounding than sales calls, right?) are one of my favourite parts of the process because it's the first step to establishing a meaningful, deep connection with your clients. In this episode, I'm sharing with you 5 of my best tips to help you nail down your discovery calls and convert more leads into paying clients! DESIGN BIZ POWERHOUSE I'm excited to introduce you to Design Biz Powerhouse, my new 6-week live course to help you grow your design business with confidence, with a streamlined process and a red-carpet client experience! Doors are closing on May 3rd and we're kicking off with Module 1 on May 4th! Hurry to join the program at a Founder's Rate! Learn more: https://one6creative.com/designbizpowerhouse SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Are you enjoying the podcast? If you've not yet subscribed then I want to encourage you to do that today so you never miss an action-packed episode that can help you grow your business! And if you truly want to show some love, please review the podcast on iTunes too. This small gesture of kindness not only makes my heart melt with gratitude but it also helps fellow entrepreneurs find the podcast and gain value from this free content. Thank you! Are we Instagram buddies yet? If not, let's change that (@one6creative and @createconnectconvert)

Building connections and relationships on social media... sounds like the ultimate goal for any business owner. But what does it truly take to create authentic and long lasting relationships on social? On this gem-of-an-episode, I'm joined by Madi Giordano from HIVE Social Media to teach us about relationship marketing and the secrets behind truly connecting with your audience. ABOUT MADI GIORDANO Madi Giordano is a Social Media Coach for Small Business specializing in New Wave Relationship Marketing! She has been working in the social media realm for over 6 years and has helped dozens of business owners build engaging and profitable audiences on social media!

Photography plays a huge role in the way you show up online and how your audience perceives you. But what if you don't have the chance to hire a branding photographer right now? Or what if you want to create a social media post but just don't have the right image for it? In this episode, I'm joined by Amy Eaton who will teach us how to take your own branding photos for social media in order to create authentic connections with your audience. Sounds like a dream, right? ABOUT AMY EATON Amy Eaton is a brand and product photographer turned educator, teaching online entrepreneurs how to DIY their own awesome photos for their business. Through her signature program, Snap, Sell, Succeed, Amy has taught product photography to thousands of handmade sellers from across the globe since opening her online photography school in 2017. Amy is now expanding her offerings to include a comprehensive course for online entrepreneurs, empowering them to take their own gorgeous, authentic brand photos, through her signature simple, step-by-step approach. Website: https://amytakespictures.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.pictures/ SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Are you enjoying the podcast? If you've not yet subscribed then I want to encourage you to do that today so you never miss an action-packed episode that can help you grow your business! And if you truly want to show some love, please review the podcast on iTunes too. This small gesture of kindness not only makes my heart melt with gratitude but it also helps fellow entrepreneurs find the podcast and gain value from this free content. Thank you! Are we Instagram buddies yet? If not, let's change that (@one6creative)!

As someone who worked in the corporate world and then ditched it for working from home, I know that the transition from a strict office environment to a comfort space filled with distractions isn't always easy. In this episode, I share 10 of my best tips and practices I picked up along the way to help you be more focused and productive while working from home. SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Are you enjoying the podcast? If you've not yet subscribed then I want to encourage you to do that today so you never miss an action-packed episode that can help you grow your business! And if you truly want to show some love, please review the podcast on iTunes too. This small gesture of kindness not only makes my heart melt with gratitude but it also helps fellow entrepreneurs find the podcast and gain value from this free content. Thank you! Are we Instagram buddies yet? If not, let's change that (@one6creative)!

A strong contract not only says a lot about you and your business, but it also makes you feel safe, secure and confident in your work. In 2019, I put myself in a very unfortunate situation because of a poor contract that contained some loopholes... it was tough, but I used this as a lesson to invest in legal protection for my business by purchasing stellar contract templates for all the different areas of my business from The Contract Shop. In this episode, I share with you 8 legal clauses that I think you absolutely must have in your contract. This isn't an exhaustive list, but these are some of the things that have saved me in the past and help me set some clear expectations with my clients. Do you want to invest in some proper legal contracts for your business too? Check out The Contract Shop, which offers contracts for a range of creative businesses as well as other legal templates like GDPR compliance checklist, web terms and conditions and independent contractor agreements! _____ ARE YOU A DESIGNER? I am so pumped to invite you to the Simply Profitable Designer Summit from March 23–27, a free 5-day online conference for designer who want to learn how to grow their design business with confidence! You will hear from 30+ industry experts who have found ways to make running a business simple through a whole lot of trial and error. >>> Grab your free ticket here! _____ Important links: The Contract ShopThe Simply Profitable Designer Summit SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Are you enjoying the podcast? If you've not yet subscribed then I want to encourage you to do that today so you never miss an action-packed episode that can help you grow your business! And if you truly want to show some love, please review the podcast on iTunes too. This small gesture of kindness not only makes my heart melt with gratitude but it also helps fellow entrepreneurs find the podcast and gain value from this free content. Thank you! Are we Instagram buddies yet? If not, let's change that (@one6creative)!

Do you ever feel that the algorithms - on your social media platforms of choice - are always 10 steps ahead? So just when you feel like you've understood the algorithm, it changes without warning… leaving you back at square one trying to figure it all out again. But, what if we could still generate leads - regardless of how much the algorithms change? So that if the social media platforms closed down one day or lost their efficacy (which has happened! Remember Periscope?), your business can still be running smoothly. Tune in to this episode to discover 5 lead capture ideas that convert!

Join me on a intimate convo with Lindsay Maloney on how to run a successful online business as an introvert. In a world where we're pushed to be more public and present online, introverts may find it tough to get out there and show up 100% every day. Myself included! On this episode, we're sharing our best "introvert tips" and, most importantly, how can you embrace your introvert self to run and grow your business with confidence. ABOUT LINDSAY MALONEY Lindsay Maloney is a Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner and a self-made business and success coach who specializes in teaching women how to start and scale their dream coaching businesses with simplicity and confidence. She believes that you should always choose to use your intuition to guide you as you grow your business. With her step by step, intuitive, and creative guidance you'll feel inspired to take her tips into action, push your business forward, and work with your dream clients. Lindsay works with women who wand to get unstuck and structure their brilliance into a coaching business that's sustainable and financially exhilarating. She is also the creator of Stand Out Coaching Academy and is the host of the Book Your Dream Clients podcast. Important links: WebsiteBook Your Dream Clients Podcast SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Are you enjoying the podcast? If you've not yet subscribed then I want to encourage you to do that today so you never miss an action-packed episode that can help you grow your business! And if you truly want to show some love, please review the podcast on iTunes too. This small gesture of kindness not only makes my heart melt with gratitude but it also helps fellow entrepreneurs find the podcast and gain value from this free content. Thank you! Are we Instagram buddies yet? If not, let's change that (@one6creative)!

There is something much worse than having no customers. And that's having the wrong ones. By not having clarity on who your ideal client is, you'll most likely struggle with creating a trustworthy connection with your audience and lack direction with your branded content. In this episode, I share with you the 4 steps I take with my own clients to build their Ideal Client Avatar, focusing on: DemographicsPersonal TraitsHobbies & InterestsPsychographics Don't be afraid to narrow it down to just one person. By being laser-focused on your ideal client's needs and wants, you'll be able to attract a much larger audience that resonates with your avatar. SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Are you enjoying the podcast? If you've not yet subscribed then I want to encourage you to do that today so you never miss an action-packed episode that can help you grow your business! And if you truly want to show some love, please review the podcast on iTunes too. This small gesture of kindness not only makes my heart melt with gratitude but it also helps fellow entrepreneurs find the podcast and gain value from this free content. Thank you! Are we Instagram buddies yet? If not, let's change that (@one6creative)!

One thing that stops a lot of people from launching their first virtual summit is the tech side of it. Summit have many moving puzzle pieces but it doesn't mean it should overwhelm you and keep you from creating something amazing. On this episode, I am joined by Jaime Slutzky from Tech of Business to dive deep into the nitty-gritty-techy side of summits so you can launch your very first summit with ease and confidence. ABOUT JAIME SLUTZKY Jaime Slutzky is the owner of Tech of Business, a technology strategy and implementation agency for artists. Jaime hosts the Expand Online podcast. She left her corporate IT career in 2011 to pursue entrepreneurship and be home with her daughters (now 13 and 11.) She began with WordPress freelancing and through many twists and turns, expanded her toolset and balanced this with actual client needs. Jaime specializes in making online technology do its job so that her clients can spend more time in their zone of genius and trust that the tech is going to support their business dreams. She understands the principles of a solid tech stack and balances this with what her clients truly need -- she doesn't believe in the one-size fits all method but in finding and implementing the best right tool for the task at hand. SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Are you enjoying the podcast? If you've not yet subscribed then I want to encourage you to do that today so you never miss an action-packed episode that can help you grow your business! And if you truly want to show some love, please review the podcast on iTunes too. This small gesture of kindness not only makes my heart melt with gratitude but it also helps fellow entrepreneurs find the podcast and gain value from this free content. Thank you! Are we Instagram buddies yet? If not, let's change that (@one6creative)!