The Doers Do Podcast

Everyone has the dream, or at least everyone listening to this probably does, so let's talk about the hard truths others may not tell you when thinking about making this step. Support the Show.

We are terrible at it.....but we've learned to be good at it when necessary. You can too.The Influence Factor by The Influencer Marketing FactoryTop 1% Podcast About Influencer Marketing, Creator Economy, Social Commerce and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.

It's been a minute old friends since we've done one of our beloved Hard Truth episodes....let's get into it. Bring snacks, and let's get better today. Make More with Matt HeslinExplore strategies to thrive financially, build legacy, and enhance life experiences.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.

Bit of an impromptu emergency TikTok ban episode for you as our own Kristina went to D.C. this past week to talk with Senators in regards to the governments attempts to "ban" the app. Here is what she learned and why there is more hope than it may seem. Support the Show.

If you want to grow, you have to push yourself.....especially in business. Let's talk about it. Support the show

No gatekeeping around here. In this episode we share some of the top tools and services we cannot live without when it comes to running our businesses. Support the show

If shipping it what is stopping you from getting into the e-commerce space, let us be the ones to convince you to no longer be scared. It's confusing at first sure....but once you figure out what works for you it's a BREEZE. Let's talk about it. Support the show

The short answer is.....don't try to compete but the real answer is much longer than that. Let's talk about it.Support the show

Beginning to feel like an annual tradition with this whole is TikTok being banned thing but here we are again. A bill has been passed? What does that mean? How can you prepare? Is it leaving? We talk about that and many other setbacks in business you may face. Support the show

If you can't take care of yourself you won't ever be able to build a sustainable business...especially as a maker. We all want to go go go but learning your limits and setting boundaries will help you get to your goals faster than over doing it.Support the show

In this episode we talk about how Shelby has grown her business from made to order to more inventory based while also discussing how Kristina is looking to do the same with hers. It's never a straight line in this world but there are ways everyone can get themselves there if inventory is where you want your business to go. Support the show

If you want to do the dang thing, you are going to have to do the dang thing. In this episode we discuss how we have each scaled our businesses from side hustle to full-time and beyond. Support the show

It may sound counterintuitive....but the best way to get sells online is to create content that isn't overtly selling your product. Confused? We got you, let's talk about the how and why of creating good content as a small business. Support the show

Etsy, Amazon, TikTok Shops......the list goes on. There are a multitude of platforms and marketplaces to sell on now a days and in this episode we talk through the ones we have used and others we are looking into trying this year. Support the show

If you are struggling to come up with a name or looking to change your business name, this episode is for you. We talk about how we came up with our own plus some aspects you should consider when picking your own. Support the show

SEO! Whether you love it or hate it , SEO is here and the number one way you can get sales online. The good news is....it's not as hard as some may fear it to be, and furthermore you are already doing it even if you don't realize it. This episode is all about making sure you are doing as well as possible so your sales can boom. Support the show

We've all lived different lives, experienced different things and that is never more important than when examining the differences between generations when it comes to how, where and why they buy. Support the show

It's a new year, with new ideas, new anxieties and potentially new businesses for some. In this episode we talk about our own goals, struggles and thoughts headed into 2024 as well as ways listeners in general can work to stay creative and innovation while growing their businesses. Support the show

We take a look back at some of the most prevalent trends of 2023 and which ones we want to continue....and those we hope are left behind. Additionally we brainstorm some trends we think may become important for business owners in 2024 and hope to help you get a head start on your competitors. Support the show

We are all about helping and encouraging you to start your own business but we also won't lie....it's not easy. In this episode we talk about some of the broad and more specific challenges you will face as you start your business journey.Support the show

If you are in a rut with sales or just looking for a way to go to the next level, email marketing can still be a useful tool in this business world so it's definitely worth diving in to. Let's talk about it!Support the show

In this episodes we talk about how we want to go about our goal planning for 2024. This isn't an episode on what our goals will be but more so the how and why to setting them up. What really matters? How can we be more efficient and therefore more successful all because of how we plan out the year? Let's talk about it.Support the show

It can be easy to get caught up in the success you see for others and think you need to be dong that or this or that instead. But if you truly have a dream you believe in then wasting time chasing someone else's is only going to set you back instead. In this episode we talk about times we've experienced this ourselves and the why and hows of staying on track with your business goals. BuzzcastKeep up to date on the latest podcasting tech & news with the folks at Buzzsprout!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the show

You may be a swiftie or you may not even know what that means but if you are listening to this podcast you want to make sales right? You want to get better at marketing right? Well we are here to tell you, Taylor Swift does marketing better than just about anyone and the best part is - the majority of the tactics she uses aren't super expensive or flashy. They are grassroots, basic engagement and base level marketing ideas taken to the extreme that small business owners can use as well. BuzzcastKeep up to date on the latest podcasting tech & news with the folks at Buzzsprout!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the show

Do you have a rhythm to your work week and days as a self-employed maker and/or business owner? In this episode we share what daily habits work well for us as well as what schedules and habits have served us each well thus far in our business journeys. Support the show

You can let the holidays beat you, or you can win this holiday season. The time to prepare is now if you haven't started so let's talk about it and let's have the best final quarter of the year you have ever had. Whether you are an established business just looking to milk the holiday season or a new business trying to find your footing....this is your time to shine. Support the show

You've probably heard the term CTAs or Call to Actions but do you really understand how to use them for you business? In this episode we talk about ways we have used them and give examples of how you can implement them on varying platforms and marketing avenues. Support the show

If you are struggling to hit your sales goals for the year it may be time to add a new marketing avenue to your plan. In this episode we discuss the multitude over marketing options out there that aren't solely TikTok (gasp!) We know we know we love TikTok too but for those struggling on this app, rest assured there are plenty of other places to find success. Support the show

Everyone has heard the same old business clichés for decades now and many of them are downright outdate or just plan bad to begin with all for the sake of rhyming. In this episode we chat about bad advice we have heard or been given along our business journeys thus far. 25 Minutes of Unfinished Business, hosted by Alex BrayshawThe reason I've created Unfinished Business is because I'm passionate about business...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Wild we have been at this for 100 episodes, thank you everyone for listening! In this one we look back on each of our business journeys at what we feel we have done well, what we wish we had done better and what we are still struggling with achieving today. Support the show

We are all busy people but if you are looking for an untapped way to make sales and you haven't tried TikTok Shop Lives yet you have only yourself to blame. Lives are also great to connect with a new audience and grow your following if selling on TikTok isn't your goal. In this episode we talk about how we use TikTok Lives as well as fun ways we have seen other businesses use it. Let's Do It!Support the show

Marketing, sales, products...these are the big things you spend hours worrying about, and rightfully so, but what about all the little things you may not be thinking about? In this episode we talk about different aspects to business that you should start paying attention to if you actually want to build a successful business. Support the show

It seems easy to say you need to take care of yourself as a small business owner, especially as a maker, but why is it so much easier to push ourselves to far instead? In this episode we share some easy tips and tricks we use to stay healthy so we can can stay on the grind day in and day out without burning out.Support the show

If you don't have a website yet, now is the time to start considering it and if you have one now is a great time to give it a refresh if needed. In this episode we talk about the different features we find most important in website construction / upkeep as well as share stories from our experiences with web development through the years.Support the show

Some topics we cover and tell you to use it, or don't but this is one of those that if you don't you won't ever be able to grow your business to where you want it to be. The best part is, it's not that hard and you may be doing it already without realizing it. However if you aren't buckle in and get ready to learn! Support the show

Making money never has to be a linear activity. Diversity is how you survive in the beginning and how your thrive in your business down the road. We both had side hustles when we first started, there is no shame in doing what you have to do to make your business dreams come true. And we have both changed our business along the way to bring in other sources of income within our business models as well to scale. This is how you thrive!Support the show

Just because someone else is doing it, it doesn't mean you need to or should be doing it to. Every decision you make as a small business, especially those just starting out, needs to be made with purpose. Does it affect your bottom line positively or negatively? Ask yourself that about freebies, discounts....the list goes on. If the answer is negatively....why do it? Let's talk about it.Support the show

There are new apps coming out everyday, most you never hear of but in today's episode we are going to talk about a few of the new social apps that are making some waves. Should you use them? Listen to our takes and experiences and decide for yourself.Support the show

It seems counterintuitive right? Why would I work with someone in my industry when we are fighting over the same customer? Well the short answer there are plenty of other customers. And the long answer is....much longer which is why this is an entire episode topic. So settle in and learn how you can get to the mountain top much faster by grabbing a friend and making it up there together. Support the show

So you finally have the sales you always dreamed of but now you have no idea how to keep up? Or maybe you want to avoid being that person? Perfect, in this episode we talk about how you can prepare for the day your business starts bringing in a high volume of sales and furthermore what to do once you have them so it's enjoyable instead of painful.Socially UnacceptableThe marketing podcast that celebrates work mishaps and delivers lessons in your lunchbreakListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Time management is more than schedules and planning. Time management at it's core is about learning what is and isn't worth your time. Let's talk about all of it because this question is one you should allows be asking yourself as a maker and/or business owner. Is it worth my time? If the answer is No.....say No. If it is Yes....make it happen. Easier said than done, but mastering this concept gets you one step closer to where you want to be as a business owner. 25 Minutes of Unfinished Business, hosted by Alex BrayshawThe reason I've created Unfinished Business is because I'm passionate about business...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

We both struggle with it, most business owners and entrepreneurs do because attributes of perfectionists are positive and those positive attributes are what allow us to succeed in this world. However....the negative sides of perfectionism are what will eventually lead to burnout and or failure so in this episode we discuss ways to avoid that side of the beast.Support the show

Change is inevitable. It's going to happen to you, or you are going to make it happen and as a business owner the difference between those who can recognize how to take advantage of change are the ones who find success. Study the trends in the world and within your own business, then adjust accordingly.Support the show

If you tell a good story but nobody hears it was it a good story? No, it wasn't. You can have the best story or marketing idea in the world but if you can't articulate and edit the video in an engaging way today's algorithms won't give it the time of day. We share some tips we have learned and use with our own businesses as well as past jobs in content creation. Support the show

The sooner you accept that failure is a necessary part of any successful business, the sooner you will have a successful business. It's not easy, don't get us wrong - we both struggled with accepting failure - but it is necessary. In this episode we share times we have failed well and times we have failed....and kept failing because we refused to make a change until forced to so with a couch suspending in mid air. Yes, a couch. Enjoy! Support the show

Who doesn't love a fun marketing stunt? Well most of them anyway. In this episode we talk about some of the best ones we have seen.....as well as talk about some that have gone poorly for companies and how you as a small business owner can use these campaigns to your advantage. Support the show

Marketing is everything. It's in every episode we do because everything we do in one way or another relates back to marketing. However in this episode we go back to the basics a bit and breakdown exactly what marketing is at the foundational level. Support the show

Tips and tricks, hacks whatever you want to call it are honestly the foundation of any good small business. We work multiple jobs every hour of every day so finding ways to save money, time or energy is key to success in both life and business. In this episode we share hacks we have learned and live by that we believe you should too. Support the show

AI, artificial intelligence, has been around and of late has boomed into the mainstream market in the form of numerous apps. They are fun to play with sure, but more than that they can really change your life as a small business owner. Are you responsible for every facet of your business? Let AI take on some of those jobs for you! Look at AI as a free intern that handles busy work tasks that you can come in at the end and perfect before sending to print. Support the show

So you want to start your own business but.....It's the but that stops people but it shouldn't. As cliche as it sounds, if you really want something no barrier should be enough to stop you. However barriers are there for a reason and you have to decide if you really want to crash through them or if that path just isn't for you. In this episode we talk about the most common barriers to starting a business we ran into ourselves or hear from others.Support the show

This is a question everyone struggles with in the beginning and the truth is there is now black and white answer. In this episode we talk about the formulas you can use as a baseline and some nuances and factors to consider from there.Support the show