Podcasts about creativepreneur

You can't run your freelance business on creative talent or skills. You have to develop business skills, which aren't taught in design school. The focus of degree and certificate programs is on creative expertise and portfolio development for the purposes of obtaining a job as a creative. Even those programs that do offer business courses only skim the surface of what's necessary, leaving the entrepreneurial creative out in the cold when it comes to building their businesses. In this episode I present 12 things they don't teach in design school but that you need to know if you want to build a business from your creative work.

Today, we're diving into the incredible journey of Diane Strand, an entrepreneur and best-selling author who's turned her passion into multiple successful ventures. Diane shares how she transitioned from being hands-on in her small business to managing a thriving team of 16, and the importance of determining your own hourly rate. We'll also uncover how she and her husband balance their roles as business partners and spouses, and her "say yes" philosophy that led to extraordinary growth opportunities. Plus, Diane opens up about her upcoming book, “Creativepreneur,” and her unique approach to overcoming fear in business. Let's jump in and get inspired! My Links:  https://linktr.ee/thinktyler  https://thinktyler.com/podcast_episode/diane-strand-purpose-business/ https://thinktyler.com/  Podcast: ThinkBusinesswithTyler.com  Host: Tyler Martin Business Coach  Linkedin  Instagram  YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wanted to make your hobby a career? Today Carina interviews Chelly Ontis about her Creativepreneur Summit which is coming up May 19-21, 2024! You will not want to miss all the speakers in this event where you will learn more about marketing and business just for creatives!Sign up for the event here: https://summit.wecanmakethat.me/cps-free/?affiliate=designsuiteJoin Design Bootcamp: https://www.designsuitecourses.com/a/2147833291/uBetVRV8Episode 433 Creativepreneur with Chelly Ontis_________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina's new book – Design Profit & Prosper will lead you down the path of making your dreams a reality. Get your copy today! https://www.designsuitecourses.com/designprofitprosper__________About Carina Gardner:Carina Gardner is a fabric designer, paper designer, and design educator who is passionate about helping other designers fulfill their creative dreams by teaching them her strategies for making money as a designer. She has a Ph.D. in Design and taught design at the University of Minnesota before starting Carina Gardner, Inc.Carina Gardner, Inc design brand has been featured in dish ware, holiday decor, sewing patterns, and more. Her exclusive Design Suite Program helps creatives make money designing as they learn to design. Her programs include Illustrator and Photoshop training, surface pattern design, paper design, Silhouette & Cricut file design, and running a design business. She started the Make and Design Podcast so that she could share inspiration, stories, and experiences about design and life with crafters and designers.Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.comWatch this episode as a video at https://www.makeanddesign.com/Did you hear the big news! We started a private university! We are rolling out a new Design Certificate Program and a Master's degree Program along with Design Suite Mastermind. We have new enrollment dates coming up for these programs. Watch a 10 minute video and learn more by going to designsuitecourses.com/learn.

#172 Shannon Mattern of Web Designer Academy talks about how personal discoveries and coaching helped her stop undercharging and overdelivering and actually create a more enjoyable, profitable web design business.

There's a lot to talk about when it comes to selling our work and making a living as an artist. I think the more we have honest conversations and share our experiences, the more we can learn and feel supported. Just because you love what you do, doesn't mean that making a living as an artist is all rainbows and butterflies. Making a living not only means charging enough to cover each and every expense that your business incurs, but that you are also financially prepared to make it through an unexpected emergency or slow time without worry.  This week, I had a serious, but really fun conversation with jewelry artist, Janine Krantz. Janine has been creating jewelry and running her own handmade business for well over 20 years. We covered a lot of territory about the reality of running a handmade business in this conversation… and you might say we got a little salty along the way.    Janine Krantz is an art jeweler from New Jersey. She works primarily in sterling silver with one of a kind stones sourced from all over the world. Being a jeweler is a second career for her after working as a cosmetologist for 20 years with a side hustle of making and selling jewelry that entire time. Finally making the career switch to full time jeweler has been a dream come true. When she isn't running her business she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, traveling, cooking, and gardening. Website: janinekrantz.com Instagram: @janinekrantz Please consider supporting the podcast by joining our Slowmade Podcast Community on Patreon. Your support makes the podcast possible. If you have a guest suggestion or topic for the podcast, please reach out to Christine at: Instagram: @christinemighion Website: https://www.christinemighion.com

Many freelancers in all sectors work without written contracts. They rely on verbal agreements which can be vague and incomplete. Neglecting to put project parameters and expectations in writing before you begin a project opens the door for all kinds of trouble to show up. The best way to avoid these troubles is to used contracts. In this episode I share from my own experience, and how freelancers can manage expectations with written agreements. Using contracts is good business practice and can increase your potential for long-term success.  

As a freelancer or creativepreneur, negotiating skills are crucial and can make a significant difference in the success of your creative business. In this episode, we'll address the purpose of the negotiation process, explore the dos and don'ts of effective negotiating, with tips on how to come to an agreement on price, deliverables, and schedule, so that both you and your client will benefit.

Establishing and managing a business so you can make a living from your creative work — your way — isn't easy and probably not what most of us expected when we started out. With all the competition out there, and now with AI looming as both an asset and a threat to creative work, how will you stand out? How will you make a living? How will you continue to build your business, attract your best clients, and become know for significant work? In this episode I offer 4 ways for your consideration: Get along with failure, value the purpose over the process, don't settle for "good enough", and pursue profitability.

Freelancers in general prefer to work with high value clients. An effective way to attract high value clients is to sell expertise, not time. How can you sell creative services if you're just starting and have little or no experience? Or how do you sell expertise and shift away from selling your time? In this episode I share ways you can sell expertise before you have expertise, to attract the types of clients you're best able to serve.

If you're a freelancer, client meetings are inevitable. Whether online, by phone, or in person, meetings are necessary for getting united around common goals and purpose, determining next steps and responsibilities. But meetings can go sideways and negatively impact your working relationships. They can solve nothing, and be a waste of time. Your time, and your client's, is valuable. In this episode I offer 7 tips for having better, more effective, client meetings.  

The way you'll create a sustainable freelance business is by focusing on the long term, pursuing valuable clients and projects, and systematizing your efforts in marketing and management.  The first thing to embrace is the fact that you're building a business, not being creative. Mindset is everything. You must stop thinking like a creative and start thinking like the owner of a creative business. In this episode I outline essential steps to take to shift into freelancing full time or part time.

Blogging babe, it's the last episode of 2022!! And we're wrapping things up with a message from Bree on what to take with you and your business into the new year, what to leave behind, and a bit of a pep talk!  Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! ----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth!  ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! 

Show Notes    You'll want your notepads out for this episode, friends! We're talking to Level Up Mastermind member Amy Cseh who started her family run shop, Schoolhouse Salvage, back in 2012 just outside of Cleveland. She started as a heavy architectural salvage business that has evolved into a 10,000 square foot brick and mortar antique shop in a vendor model. Half of the square footage is devoted to vendors and the other half is devoted to her own stock.   During covid, Amy made some huge shifts by opening a second location after seeing that her foot traffic was changing. She knows how to be the CEO of her business, makes quick decisions on the fly, and is not afraid to try something new. She's also made huge strides with handing tasks over to her staff so she has time to be the true visionary.   Amy's team is supportive of her mission, and of her family, and is the core of her success. Tune in to get great tips on how to make quick, expert decisions, create a positive business culture, and how to serve your community well so you don't focus on the uncertainties of the future.   “Recognize where you need help and hire to your weakness.” - Amy Cseh Full show notes here https://wendybatten.com/133/      

Show Notes    If you think you have to be on FB to grow your business, guess again! Meet Millie Blackwell - Owner of Mrs. Blackwell's Village Bookshop in Greytown, New Zealand! Before opening her shop in December 2020, she and her husband owned digital businesses and did a lot of home renovations. Her shop is perfect for romantic, curious minds and romantic souls, a shop filled with books and creative items such as notebooks, jigsaw puzzles, fountain pens, stationary, etc.   Because Millie opened her shop during the height of the pandemic, she really had to work hard to build their market base in unique and creative ways. Storytelling has been a successful marketing strategy for them with print ads, Instagram, and their quarterly newsletter: The Blackwell Bugle. Fun fact: Millie doesn't use FB!     All of Millie's business marketing decisions are based on building community and becoming a destination shop. Listen to her attract strategies, and how they go against the grain and are working for her. She's doing it her way and making connections, human to human.    Millie is a member of our Level Up and Accelerate Mastermind group and works hard at business development, and pays close attention to tracking, measuring, tweaking, training, and focusing on foot traffic. Millie is on her way to her 2023 goal of becoming a million-dollar bookshop!   Full show notes here https://wendybatten.com/132-2/  

Show Notes    There are two types of business mindsets I see a lot with shop owners:    Fear & Lack mindset - Those just winging it and constantly thinking negatively. Success & Solution mindset - Problem solvers who are confident and action-oriented.   Sometimes we have to be honest with ourselves about which camp we live in a lot.    I want you to think like a pilot. Before you fly:   Prepare your flight plan - know where you are going  Check your systems - get your business #'s and systems in place  Know how to get from point A to point B - map it out  Prepare your staff, team, coaches, biz advisors (your co-pilots)   It's time for you to create your annual “flight” plan in order to prepare for what's coming in 2023. When you choose to prepare, you choose to weather any storm that may come your way.   Join me on November 24th for my Annual Planning session which will include resources and help you prepare that “flight” checklist. Click here and register today!   More show notes here https://wendybatten.com/131-2/      

Show Notes    My Dad is considered a retail guru. He was a leasing and mall manager for many years and used to speak at educational events in North America. One of his standard speeches was about The Karate Kid. I know right? What?    As I asked for more details about how The Karate Kid applied to business, I got a GREAT answer that I think you'll love!   First, we all start out as enthusiastic beginners like Daniel. We have all the heart, hustle, and passion for every aspect of our business.    Second, we become disillusioned. We start to realize that some tasks are not as fun as others. Just like Daniel, as he works through all of the boring basics. But he's invested in a coach, Mr. Miyagi.   Then… it's practice, practice, practice. Over and over - refine and optimize.Wax on, wax off. Over and over.    And lastly, at the end of the movie, Daniel is equipped with the essential fundamentals. So much so that he's able to overcome obstacles. Because they come easy, because he's practiced. Just like retailers! When we have the basics set in place and we practice them every day, we've built up a great skill set to lead us to success. Refinement takes time and practice.    So, my friends - “Wax on, wax off. Wax on, wax off.” - Mr. Miyagi   Looking for more help? Invest in my Retail Made Simple four-module course. If you purchase before the end of the year, you will receive an annual planning bonus - don't miss it!   Full show notes here https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/  

Show Notes  Love on your people. That's Michelle's motto.  I am so excited to introduce Michelle Emmons from Vintage Me Boutique to you all! Michelle is a mom who started out crafting folk dolls, owned booths at various antique/crafter malls, and then opened her first shop in the 90's. Everything she learned in those hard years building a business, helped lead her to opening her own boutique!   Like many retailers, covid certainly put a wrench in her “normal” routine, but Michelle made some massive business shifts during that time and came out on top. She now sells clothing, home decor, antiques, and painted furniture.   Michelle's shifts include Facebook lives, where she's built a strong community of regular shoppers, and she also now holds at least two events per month in her shop. She knows and understands her community well and gears her events and products toward their wants/needs.   Tune in to get amazing advice on how to let your business evolve, and how to build a strong community of loyal shoppers the right way. Making sure your customer base feels special and heard.    “Act like a lady, think like a boss.” - Michelle Emmons Full show notes here https://wendybatten.com/129-2/    

Show Notes    “Do a good job and you don't have to worry about money.” - Disney I recently attended a Women's Leadership Conference at Disney World in Florida. Not only was the conference wonderful, but it gave me the opportunity to observe all the new things Disney is doing these days.   We all know that Disney has quite the strategy that makes people pull out their wallet and buy, buy, buy. So today we're going over those strategies I observed and breaking them down one by one so you can apply them in your shop.  Stay Fresh & New - Disney knows how to keep things exciting! New merchandise, new experiences, new adventures. But there's also a consistency to their brand.   Empower Your Employees - An educated staff and flexible policies are so important. Use Disney's L.A.S.T. philosophy - Listen, Apologize, Solve, and Think.   Value Prices - Disney prices for value. Improve your customers' perceived value with amazing service, beautiful displays, and a memorable experience.   Healthy Product Mix - Know your customers when it comes to your products. Have a mix of the classics, limited edition, high end, and trendy.    Market Your Stories - It's all about the Disney brand and customers wanting to be a part of its special story. Be more than just a shop and share your business culture. Nostalgia sells. Share stories about products you sell, customers, and your brand.    So… how can you be a little more Disney?    Full show notes here https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/    

Show Notes    “Your level of success will rarely exceed your level of personal development.” - Jim Rohn   When things get hard, it's important to surround yourself with other like-minded individuals. People who understand what you're going through, have unwavering faith, and will support, encourage and bring new ideas to the table.    Today I'm answering some questions about my Level Up Mastermind group and how it can help you and your business.    What the heck is a mastermind?    It's surrounding yourself with an intimate group of forward thinkers bringing their A game to support one another. It's a combination of group support and coaching.   How it works? A high level look - We take a look at your goals, plan, and create action steps! Share it all - We have those real conversations. You have to be willing to share honestly, all the highs and the lows. It's not a course - You do have access to my courses, programs, and my resource library but this group is really about support and education to help you move forward. Type of support - One-on-one coaching as well as group meetings, strategy planning sessions, open office hours, guest experts, and “back-pocket” calls when you just need a quick bit of advice.   You basically have a built-in support system and someone to sit beside you.   Who is it for?Retailers who want to see more life in their lifestyle business. To simplify and thrive. Retailers who are truly ready to make the next step.Ready to join!?Level Up Mastermind & Accelerator group is open for applications at this time! Full show notes here https://wendybatten.com/127/      

  Show Notes    Little things matter in the big picture.  We talk about the customer experience a lot around here. That's because we want their experience to be perfect, right? We want them to have that intangible feeling when they think about your shop. Here are ten ways easy ways to level up your business without having to revamp your entire strategy.   A Clean Shop - Observe all the nooks and crannies. Visual Chaos -Behind the counter etc. Keep organized and get rid of the chaos. Checkout Ease - Make it excellent, efficient, and fast. Signage - It needs to be correct, legible, helpful, and obvious. Includes price tags as well! Clear is kind. The Atmosphere - Don't forget the sounds and smells of your shop! Staff Appearance - An apron, a t-shirt. Have policies around this topic. Flow - Merchandising for ease and flow. Make sure it works for your customers. Be the CEO - Take the time to lead properly.  Service - Be generous, attentive, and have a genuine mindset about service. It's part of your business culture. Shop Upkeep - Could be the flooring, the lighting, new equipment, staff uniforms, your POS system. If anything is outdated, slow, or in need of repair, it's time to upgrade and enhance.   All of these are small but mighty shifts toward building an excellent business.  Full show notes here https://wendybatten.com/126/    

Show Notes    Hi, I'm Wendy. And I'm imperfect. I have made so many mistakes along the way and have lots of imperfections. I've had hard experiences and failures and am always working on improvement. We learn and grow from our mistakes, right? I'm sharing so that maybe you can learn from my mistakes/hard learnings.    Grab your pen, tune in and maybe you'll see some things that you're doing and feel like, “you know what, we're all a hot mess at times in our business, but I can always learn and grow.”   My 7 Deadly Sins (aka mistakes) as a Retailer:   Superwoman/Superman Syndrome - The I can do it my way mindset. Don't DIY everything in your business. Invest in the right people who can help you. Taking things personally - This can wear you out fast. We have to learn how to accept feedback and not let it tear us to pieces. The negative influences are not your people. Comparisonitus - and maybe even Imposter Syndrome. Comparison is the thief of joy. Be the special CEO that you are and keep moving forward in your own direction. Lack of Communication - This can make you a poor leader toward your staff and team. Have the proper training, policies & procedures, and manuals in place.  Overworking - It's time to draw a line in the sand and create boundaries for yourself. We can't be on 24/7. It doesn't serve you, your family, business, or your clients. Not taking care of my health - Avoid the burnout moments by making YOU your biggest asset. Your physical, mental and emotional health should be on your priority list every day. Passive Business Development - Your level of success will rarely exceed your level of personal development. As we grow, we need to invest in ourselves. We always need to improve, tweak and educate ourselves. Find a coach, a mentor, mastermind classes, etc. If we aren't always learning and growing, neither is our business.   Have faith in yourself, friends. Struggles are learning opportunities.   Full show notes here https://wendybatten.com/125/    

Show Notes    A runway to freedom - doesn't that sound amazing!? My guest today, life coach and operating systems expert Andrea Liebross, helps ambitious women find just that - freedom. Freedom in their lives and businesses so their quality of life is exponentially better, balanced, and harmonious.   Most everything in your life really boils down to confident decision-making. Andrea discusses how to avoid that feeling of being stuck or stagnant and learn how to continue to grow and take action in a way that's right for you.    We discuss time, energy, mind management, confident decision-making, S.M.A.R.T.E.R. goal setting and so much more! I hope her advice and stories of past clients really help open your mind and help you begin building freedom and harmony in every aspect of your life.   “Confidence. It's a journey. It's a process. It's a practice.” - Andrea Liebross   Full show notes here https://wendybatten.com/124-2/    

Show Notes    Today we are talking with my former right-hand woman, unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant - Emily Reagan. As a military spouse, Emily was moving a lot and trying to find a career that could move with her. For the past 13 years, she has been freelancing with mainly creatives, helping them with their Pinterest accounts and digital marketing strategies.   Now, Emily is helping other people build their unicorn Virtual Assistant businesses and helping them become well-rounded, multi-passionate freelancers who act as that unicorn that can do it all. From digital marketing, administrative tasks, social media, etc. - Emily helps upcoming VA's with the ins and outs of what they need to start their business.   Wondering how your business can benefit from some extra help?Emily dives into the various types of VA's that are out there, what they do, and how they can help you and your brick and mortar business! Remember, just because you can do it, doesn't mean you should be doing it. She also shares how you can get training for your own team to support you more.    “The whole goal is for you to be working 20% in your business, on the things only you can do that are true moneymakers and hiring out the other 80% to people who can help you do the work.” - Emily Reagan Full show notes here https://wendybatten.com/123/    

Show Notes    Another Inner Circle and Accelerator member I'm excited for you to meet, Sylvia Davis is sharing her retailer journey with us. To say she's an accidental entrepreneur is an understatement. She had the idea of being a shop owner after years of a career in finance, found a vacant space, and on a spur of the moment, three hours later it was hers back in 2016!    Six years later, Louisville Mercantile now has two locations in her small town of Tennessee (about 4,000 people) and grew from only selling painted furniture to now selling DIY, gifts, consignment, home decor, vintage, and offering workshops. Not to mention she sells online on Facebook every week!Learn how she grew into a CEO and manages two sister stores. Take in her sound advice on managing it all so beautifully. From hiring, inventory, marketing, standard operating procedures, and knowing her audience - we talk about it all!   “Business is a journey. Failure is not a failure. It's just a learning opportunity.” - Sylvia Davis   Full show notes here https://wendybatten.com/122/      

Show Notes    We are ramped up right now in the middle of our Retailer's Inner Circle Holiday Bootcamp! Sharing new ideas to help with foot traffic, marketing, growth, profits, and how to compete with the big box companies throughout the holiday season.   Whether you've owned your business for years or this is your first holiday season, there is always room for refinement. Our Holiday Boot Camp is really just a formula. Take notes because I'm going to share that 5 step formula with you, friends.   Know what you need and where you are headed - Identify specifically what you want from your business. Set your calendar for those big events and think about the time and profits you need. Have a Revenue Plan - What are you going to sell? What types of products or events are you going to offer in order to reach your revenue goals? Know your average order value. Map out your Calendar - Include a promotional calendar - set it and implement. Set Up Your Marketing Plan - Know how you are going to consistently attract new customers and keep the existing ones happy. Marketing is not just about social media and Facebook ads.  Mindset - You have to make the decision that this is all going to work and that you are going to put forth all of your efforts to make it happen. But it's also about taking care of yourself.   Set it and IMPLEMENT. Plan now so you can focus on doing what's important during the holiday rush.   More show notes here https://wendybatten.com/121/    

Show Notes    Inner Circle member Louise McManus has managed to find that balance - a profitable and enjoyable shop, balanced with a great quality of life! She's here to share with us how that's possible!   Seven years ago Louise McManus bought a house, built in 1856, in historic Erie Canal hamlet and had a dream of creating a beautiful shop the community would love, and the rest is history!  This was a new venture for Louise, as she came from working in a bridal boutique and as a jewelry designer.    The Vischer Ferry General Store is both a café and a retail gift shop. Her journey as a retail shop owner has been one to watch not only because of her multiple buckets of revenue streams, but the atmosphere she has created for her customers - it truly is a destination shop!    I have watched her grow into a CEO who is flexible and knows how to think in the future. I know her journey will help yours as well. Take some notes, Louise is living her best life as a shop owner and is still in love with it all!   “It's my business, and it can be whatever I want it to be.” - Louise McManus More show notes here https://wendybatten.com/120/      

As your business grows, you'll likely need to start building a team to support you. A critical step in the hiring process is a strong onboarding system. Why? Successful employee onboarding will build a foundation for a new employee to thrive. In this episode, Emily and Corey of Being Boss breakdown the important steps for the initial training period, how to establish expectations and perform reviews.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Show Notes    My expert guest today started out as an owner of a website development agency as well as an owner of a professional organizing business. Brenda Cadman is now one of 25 people in the world who are verified, global Canva experts. She is here to talk to us about more advanced ways to use Canva for your retail business.   We're discussing how to easily use Canva properly for your business so your online branding and overall marketing presence are consistent, well thought out, and make you easily distinguishable.    But we also discuss how Canva is perfect for the shop owner and what else you can use it for besides just social media. Greeting cards, welcome packages, signage, bag stuffers, ads and so much more. Listen in and find out how Canva can work for you and how to organize it properly:   Delete and Archive Review and Rename Inventory your graphics (use Canva folders) Create a hierarchy of folders Create Brand Kit   Canva is an awesome tool that can really save you time as a shop owner and I hope these steps will help you save time in the long run.   Full show notes here https://wendybatten.com/119/    

Once you hire employees in your business, how do you onboard them effectively? In this episode, Emily and Corey of Being Boss discuss the initial steps to creating a solid onboarding process. They give their tips for mindset and training, and offer first-day action steps that'll equip new employees for success.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

  The worst thing that can happen when you ask is they say no. Well, my guest today said YES! I am thrilled to introduce our featured guest expert, author, and speaker: Shep Hyken. Shep knows retail and is a customer service and experience expert and a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.    We talk a lot about the customer experience and customer loyalty in my Retailer's Inner Circle program, and Shep's books are always suggested reading. His teachings focus on building loyal customers, how to be just a little better than average, and how that can help shop owners have an advantage over the big box competitors and even thrive, not just survive.   We talk everything from:   His many books and the lessons inside The importance of community involvement Local advertising & marketing Hiring staff and including them in the customer experience Customer Behavior (CSAT) The top reasons customers come back The customer journey map (and a great exercise for you to do)   This is an episode you do NOT want to miss - so get your pen and paper ready, share this episode with a biz buddy, and listen closely. Learn the what and how of your awesome responsibilities of providing an amazing experience for your customers.   “Customer service, it's not a department. It's a philosophy.” - Shep Hyken   Full show notes here  https://wendybatten.com/118/      

Thinking about starting a passion project? In this episode, Being Boss co-founders Emily and Kathleen talk about Kathleen's new creative side project. They discuss balancing creative expression with professional optimization, why Kathleen finally started a YouTube channel, and staying in integrity as a creator.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Having a marketing plan is vital to your business if you ever want it to go anywhere. In this episode, Emily interviews Nikki Nash, author of Marketing Your Genius. They discuss tips for creating a marketing calendar, how to market yourself to your audience, and the most important part of marketing for your business.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Are authors business owners? It depends on who you ask. In this episode, Emily of Being Boss talks with self-published author Tasha L. Harrison on what it takes to make book authoring a legitimate business. They discuss publishing, the benefit of writer groups, and how to turn a writing hobby into a career. Plus, Tasha shares about knowing your audience, setting boundaries, and important mindset shifts for aspiring authors.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

It's important to consistently work on your business, not just in it. In this episode, Emily of Being Boss walks you through the necessary mid-year CEO day for the month of July. This CEO day helps you revisit business goals, organize your big projects, and stay on track with your annual business planning. Learn insightful tips for different types of CEO days and how to make the most of them.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

We all know how important boundaries are, but how do you reach the point where they work for you? In this episode, Emily and Corey of Being Boss discuss what it looks like to uphold healthy boundaries. They share must-have boundaries for business owners, how to set boundaries that protect yourself, and a few unpopular tips on testing and changing as you grow. Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Do you struggle with boundaries? In this episode, Emily and Corey of Being Boss talk about all things related to personal boundaries. Many bosses struggle with setting (and maintaining) healthy boundaries in both life and business. Why is this topic difficult for so many? How can you improve your life by improving your boundaries? Enjoy this insightful first discussion of a two-part podcast series.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

In this episode, Emily and Corey of Being Boss talk about the changes that are taking place in Emily's crystal shop, Almanac Supply Co. She shares the process of growing an in-person store, how she found her dream retail space, and what she's learned from owning a retail business so far.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

How can you practice intentional social media usage when running a business? In this episode, Emily and Corey of Being Boss talk about being mindful of how you market yourself. They discuss the pros and cons of social media and what it means to intentionally use it, both professionally and personally. Whether you love social media or hate feeling the need to show up, there's a lot of self-awareness required.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

How do you plan for maternity leave as a business owner? In this episode, Emily and Eman Ismail, professional email copywriter, discuss the importance of taking time off post-partum. Eman shares her experience preparing for maternity leave and how she eased back into her business afterward. In a society that pressures women to choose between family and work, planning this phase in life can set you up for success as a mom and as a boss.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Project management can change your world as a business owner. More importantly, it can bring your big vision to life. In this episode, Emily of Being Boss discusses all things project management with Jackie Cahill, the Senior Project Manager at Biddy Tarot. They share some of the top time management skills every entrepreneur needs, how to identify project priorities, and tips for becoming your own project manager.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Content creation has become an important part of how we promote our businesses online. But how do you approach your content strategy responsibly and with intention? In this episode, Emily and Kathleen discuss the current state of content marketing, the pros and cons of creating content, and the evolution of content creation since they started their journeys.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

What does it mean to be good enough? Many entrepreneurs look to others for the answer. Trying to find validation and examples of what success should look like from the outside. In this episode, author Carrie Severson joins Emily to discuss how she learned to stop questioning her enoughness. And instead asked what her life could be if she accepted herself. Carrie shares what it means to feel enough, how to define success for yourself, and practical steps to recover from burnout. Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

in this episode i talk about the hardest thing when crafting your own life, singing your own song: fear. as elizabeth gilbert says, "creativity is a path for the brave, but it is not a path for the fearless. bravery means doing something scary." i talk about the fear i live with every daythe truth of this journeyhow to let your life speakthe terror, and freedom, in being vulnerable andstaying close to the way we are madeyou can listen to previous episodes with amazing artists and makers at daphnecohn.com 

What does it mean to do the work? After 7 years and 300 episodes, Emily reboots the very first Being Boss podcast episode. She explores why doing the work is what separates the hobbyists from the professionals, why it is critical to also have a devotion to the craft of business, and why having self-awareness is necessary for getting what you want. This concept continues to be a cornerstone of our conversations in our community and other entrepreneurs. Because when you show up to do the work, you are being boss. Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Having a day job can be a huge bonus when pursuing your creative boss goals. Many entrepreneurs keep their day jobs, which is both valid and sustainable in business. In this episode, Emily chats with Alanah Joseph, Head of Creator Partnerships at Hubspot and creator of the Ambitious Black Woman channel. They discuss tips for pursuing a passion project, finding fulfillment in a creative side hustle, and what to look for in a remote job. Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

 A lot of business owners get stuck feeling lonely and overwhelmed in their creative work. This is why finding a business community is one of the most life-changing things you can do in entrepreneurship. In this episode, Emily chats with Erica Courdae (DEI teacher & founder of Pause on the Play) and Tasha L. Harrison (romance author & writing community leader). The three of them discuss the importance of healthy friendships, and how to adopt a “community over competition” mindset as business owners— and as women. Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Love it or hate it, math is a successful business owner's best friend. Numbers let you see the truth of business performance. In this episode, Emily and Corey of Being Boss talk about numbers and business metrics. They share why metrics matter and how to consistently tune in to your business' data to make improvements. Learn how to befriend the key metrics in business as a creative entrepreneur. Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

After four years of running an online product shop, Almanac Supply Co. became a retail store. In this episode, Emily of Being Boss shares the most important lessons she's learned from running this small retail business. She explains how she started an online shop, what it takes to run a retail store, and tips for success when selling online and in-person. Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Everyone has a calling in life. Astrology can help business owners align with theirs. In this episode, Emily of Being Boss dives deep with Natalie Walstein, a career astrologer and business coach. They discuss birth charts, what astrology can reveal about your life, and how your zodiac chart can help you discover what your cosmic calling truly is. Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

What's the difference between boundaries, expectations, and standards? While all three are must-haves in business, knowing when and how to use them is important for everyone. In this episode, Emily and Kathleen discuss the importance of setting boundaries and upholding your standards. They share tips for knowing your boundaries and why it's important to communicate expectations properly in work collaborations.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community