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If you're curious about how I create video content that connects, this one's for you. In this episode, I'm sharing my favorite types of equipment to use for videos. Subscribe to Haute Stock for Eye-Catching Stock Videos Sign up for the free 5 Day Video Story-Selling Challenge here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to my weekly emails, "Notes from a Story-Seller's Desk" here. ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get started with done-for-you copywriting or video services here.⁠⁠⁠⁠

This is PART TWO of last week's episode, with 4 more ways to be bolder in your faith as a Christian business owner! If you feel like your faith is a secret because you don't know if it's ok to share it as a business owner, you're worried you'll alienate clients/customers who disagree with you, or maybe you feel God calling you to share but you're like “what does that practically look like when I'm a photographer? Or a designer? Or a copywriter? Or bookkeeper?” Don't worry - that's what we are talking about today.If you missed last week's episode, go back and listen because they go together! I shared four ways to bring your faith into your business there, and I am sharing four MORE ways today (that are completely different from last week).Links Mentioned:Read the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/259Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravyBecome a Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/booked-out-designerShop Showit Website Templates (Use Code BBPODCAST for 10% off): https://elizabethmccravy.com/shopJoin my FREE Breakthrough Brand All Access Facebook Group: https://elizabethmccravy.com/facebookNeed more (& BETTER) images/videos to use in your business' marketing? Then you NEED my fav stock photo & video company, Haute Stock! I use Haute Stock images & videos for things like webinar slides, podcast promo graphics & videos, on my website, for Reels, & so much more. Get 15% off your subscription using the referral code ELIZABETH at checkout. Or visit elizabethmccravy.com/hautestock.

Today's episode is inspired by a question I got over and over again in my audience survey last year because a lot of you guys are like me. You are a personal brand business or other type of business but you are not a ministry, and what you do may have literally nothing to do with your faith on paper, but you ARE a Christian business owner and your faith is an important part of who you are and how you show up in the world. It also informs the decisions you make in your business, both the big ones and the small ones. But maybe you feel like your faith is a secret because you don't know if it's okay to share it as a business owner and you're worried you'll alienate clients or customers who disagree with you. OR - maybe you're feeling like God is calling you to share about your faith, but you're not sure what that looks like when you're a photographer or a designer (for example!). So in this episode, I'm sharing four ways to bring your faith in Christ into your everyday work life as a business owner. And stay tuned - we are also doing a part two of this next week where I'm sharing four more ways. Let's get into it!Links Mentioned:Read the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/258Tune Into Episode 42 with Jena Viviano about Sharing Your Faith as a Business Owner: https://elizabethmccravy.com/42Tune Into Episode 236 with Brooke Jefferson on How We Can Share Boldly in Our Faith: https://elizabethmccravy.com/236Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravyBecome a Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/booked-out-designerShop Showit Website Templates (Use Code BBPODCAST for 10% off): https://elizabethmccravy.com/shopJoin my FREE Breakthrough Brand All Access Facebook Group: https://elizabethmccravy.com/facebookNeed more (& BETTER) images/videos to use in your business' marketing? Then you NEED my fav stock photo & video company, Haute Stock! I use Haute Stock images & videos for things like webinar slides, podcast promo graphics & videos, on my website, for Reels, & so much more. Get 15% off your subscription using the referral code ELIZABETH at checkout. Or visit elizabethmccravy.com/hautestock.

What makes a great website? What makes a dud? Besides all the obvious things like don't make your text too small, don't use 1,000 fonts at once, and things like that… What are the major keys?! No matter what you do in your work, if you have a website, you should be asking yourself these questions. Today I'm sharing 3 things that I consider TOP things to making a great website, and people often miss them. I'm calling these “strong opinions”, but this could also be called “unpopular opinions” because these aren't said enough. I hope this short and sweet episode gives you some business and website ideas to run with!Links Mentioned:Read the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/257Tune into Episode 192 to learn more about using paid stock photos with Haute Stock: https://elizabethmccravy.com/192 Shop All of My Showit Website Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop Not sure which template is right for you? Take the quiz: https://elizabethmccravy.com/quiz Join my FREE Breakthrough Brand All Access Facebook Group: https://elizabethmccravy.com/facebook Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ Join me inside Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod Need more (& BETTER) images/videos to use in your business' marketing? Then you NEED my fav stock photo & video company, Haute Stock! I use Haute Stock images & videos for things like webinar slides, podcast promo graphics & videos, on my website, for Reels, & so much more. Get 15% off your subscription using the referral code ELIZABETH at checkout. Or visit elizabethmccravy.com/hautestock.

Are you looking to grow your email list this year? Quizzes have a MUCH higher conversion rate than the typical lead magnet, and in this episode, I'm walking you through EXACTLY how you can create one for your business!I've been creating quizzes since the beginning of 2018, so over five years now. Since then, I've made new quizzes, revamped quizzes, and helped other business owners make quizzes for their businesses through my quiz website template bundle for Showit. I get asked about creating a quiz lead magnet a lot because it can be tough to know where to get started. So in this episode, I'm taking you step by step (in tons of detail) through the quiz creation process that I've used to create high-converting quiz lead magnets that are also fun and help make sales in my business. And I want the same for you.But hey - before we get into all the step-by steps to create a quiz lead magnet, I want to make sure that you know I've created a quiz add-on template that can be added to ANY Showit website. With three results pages, over 10 quiz cover style options, a quiz embed page, and more, this will save you a TON of time getting your new quiz lead magnet set up.Use code MAKEAQUIZ to get 15% off as my way of saying thank you for being a loyal listener! Links Mentioned:Sign up for Interact Quiz Software (Start Your Free Trial!): https://elizabethmccravy.com/interactGrab my Quiz Template for Showit: https://elizabethmccravy.com/showit-quiz-templateGrab my Complete Add On Bundle: https://elizabethmccravy.com/showit-add-ons-bundleConnect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravyNot sure which template is right for you? Take the quiz: https://elizabethmccravy.com/quizAre you a designer? Find your business blind spot: https://elizabethmccravy.com/booked-out-designer-quiz Become a Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/booked-out-designerShop Showit Website Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/showit-website-templates/Need more (& BETTER) images/videos to use in your business' marketing? Then you NEED my fav stock photo & video company, Haute Stock! I use Haute Stock images & videos for things like webinar slides, podcast promo graphics & videos, on my website, for Reels, & so much more. Get 15% off your subscription using the referral code ELIZABETH at checkout. Or visit elizabethmccravy.com/hautestock.

I posted a reel on Instagram all about a week in the life with my schedule in the last year and a half as a working mom who owns a business but works part-time from home. Today, I want to expand on what I explain in that very short 90-second clip to tell you more of the nitty-gritty details about what my week is like running my business, taking care of my son, recording this being very pregnant, and how my team and my husband fit into this.We have had three days of childcare since November of 2022 and that's been working well for us. Before that, we had no childcare at all. I know I've been asked questions about it so today I want to talk about my work week, what it looks like running a multiple six-figure-year business on part-time hours while I work from home without full-time childcare. And we're also going to talk about that “40 hour work week” and some mindset stuff around that.In this episode, we are covering:Where the idea of a “40-hour workweek” even comes from and why entrepreneurs who have “ditched the 9-5” still follow it [6:04]Why I don't feel like I run my business “part-time” but I DO only work part-time hours [9:53]An EXACT BTS of my weekly schedule with only 3 days/week of childcare [12:13]6 tips or things to consider if you want more “life” in your work-life balance [30:16]I want this episode to show you what has been possible for me and what I believe is possible for you too! Stay tuned for more BTS episodes coming soon!Links mentioned:- Read the full show notes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/255 - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/  - Shop Showit templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop  - Not sure which template is right for you? Take the quiz: https://elizabethmccravy.com/quiz - Join Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod  - Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://elizabethmccravy.com/facebook  Need more (& BETTER) images/videos to use in your business' marketing? Then you NEED my fav stock photo & video company, Haute Stock! I use Haute Stock images & videos for things like webinar slides, podcast promo graphics & videos, on my website, for Reels, & so much more. Get 15% off your subscription using the referral code ELIZABETH at checkout. Or visit elizabethmccravy.com/hautestock.

Unravel the essential software and subscriptions vital for every female entrepreneur striving to scale their business in 2024. Victoria and Libby, BrandWell's freshly appointed Chief Design Officer, sifted through years of trial and error to curate a list of their top-recommended tools—ones they use daily and suggest to their clients. Plus, don't miss out on the special PDF guide, packed with details, pros and cons, and even some hefty discount codes to get you started on the right foot.Listen in as they explore the multifaceted benefits of HoneyBook, which has revolutionized the way they manage BrandWell's operations, from client interactions to internal workflows. Discover how this all-in-one platform not only streamlines the client journey but also maintains the personal touch essential in automated systems. They also shed light on the versatility of Squarespace, Canva, and Haute Stock, sharing insights into how these platforms aid in website maintenance, design creation, and reflecting diversity in stock photography, catering specifically to the needs of female business owners.Rounding out the conversation, Victoria and Libby examine the strategic integration of tools like Google Workspace and Adobe Suite in daily operations, the practicality of Planoly for social media planning, and the legal ease provided by The Legal Paige's template shop. You'll hear firsthand about the efficiency gains from using Loom in a virtual business setting and how Square Payroll can streamline your financial processes. After years of searching and finding our favorite platforms, this episode is a treasure trove of tips and tricks for the modern entrepreneur.Link's mentioned in today's episode:The Ultimate Digital Toolkit for the Busy Female Entrepreneur Join The Branding Business School WaitlistBrandWell DesignsListen to past episodes with founders' of platforms mentioned in today's episode:Episode 96: Scaling a Wildly Successful Subscription-based Business with Haute Stock Founder, Rachel RouhanaEpisode 108: How to Leverage Email Marketing to Grow Your Business with Flodesk Co-Founder, Rebecca ShostakEpisode 111: Contracts, Trademarks & How to Get Legally Legit with The Legal PaigeFor show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/ Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.brandwelldesigns.com/thepodcast/ Follow BrandWell on Instagram. Follow The Branding Business School on Instagram. Save 50% off your first year of Honeybook using this link! Save 50% off your first year of Flodesk using this link!

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Golden Brands Podcast! Today, I'm sharing every single marketing strategy I'm investing in to grow Golden Brands in 2024, along with insights into what worked (and what didn't) in 2023.Key Points Discussed:Meta Ads: Running two campaigns at $20/day each, with plans to increase the budget during sales periods.Events: Investing $40k in the Conference and around $3k for an Auckland event.Content Creation: Budget of $2000 for a new brand shoot and stock images, potentially from Haute Stock.Collaborations & Partnerships: Exploring cost-effective collaborations without monetary exchanges.Membership Updates: Improvements and new contributors coming to the membership platform.Influencer Marketing: Engaging in contra arrangements.Google Ads & SEO: Allocating $1500 for management and additional budget for daily ad spend.Lead Magnets & Email Marketing: Achieving great results at zero cost.Reflections on 2023 Marketing Strategies:Lead Magnets: Grew email subscribers to nearly 2000 with no cost.Organic Social Media: The primary method for audience engagement and growth.Meta Ads: Spent $4500 + $2000 on Ads Management, effective initially but less so in recent months.PR Efforts: Spent $2000, but timing wasn't right.Paid Collaborations: Invested $2000 but didn't see desired results, shifting focus to mutually beneficial partnerships.Partnerships: Cost-free strategy that significantly helped in brand growth.In-Person Events: Cost upwards of $10,000, but highly effective in community building.Webinars: Incurred around $1000, but effectively attracted new members and provided value to the community.Content Creation: Approximately $2000 spent on professional content creation.Join me in this episode as I share the successes, the lessons, and the plans for an even more impactful year ahead. Let's explorehow we can grow together with smart, strategic marketing moves in 2024.Episode Highlights:Behind the Scenes of Our Marketing Decisions: Get an inside look at how we choose where to invest our marketing budget.Learning from the Past: Reflecting on what worked and what didn't in 2023 and how those lessons are shaping our 2024 strategy.The Power of Community Building: Hear about the incredible value of events and partnerships in growing a close-knit community.Maximizing Impact with Minimal Cost: Discover how we're leveraging cost-effective strategies like lead magnets and organic social media to maximize our impact.Let's connect:Golden Brands Website: www.goldenbrandsco.comInstagram - @goldenbrandscoInstagram - Lisa: @lisa.alice__Whether you're looking for inspiration, practical advice, or a community that understands your journey, this is the place for you.  Not part of the GB Community yet? Join HERE: www.goldenbrandsco.com/membershipHere's to creating your golden success story. Thanks for listening! 

Rachel Rouhana founded Haute Stock, the first styled stock photography membership for women entrepreneurs. She is here to share with us how motherhood led her to create her own business and how she went from starting a luxury chocolate favor company to creating what's now a wildly successful stock photography membership.Haute Stock is a subscription-based business model that serves women entrepreneurs, to help them build brands, build businesses, and create financial freedom. As the first styled stock photography membership, Haute Stock paves the way to provide unique, aesthetically beautiful, cohesive collections for a wide variety of industries. For show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/ Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.brandwelldesigns.com/thepodcast/ Follow BrandWell on Instagram. Follow The Branding Business School on Instagram. Save 50% off your first year of Honeybook using this link! Save 50% off your first year of Flodesk using this link!

Mama friends, I believe this episode is the encouragement you need as we kick off another year of business, another year of motherhood, and another year of wearing A LOT of hats. I'm chatting with Joy Michelle, she's a photographer turned YouTuber and business coach. (And a long time listener of this podcast!) She's got 2 kiddos, Clara and Lewis, and she has been married to her high school sweetheart Felipe for over 10 years. Joy loves sharing all that she has learned about building a business while also being a present mom, and she is someone I have really loved learning from personally in my first year as a mom and business owner. Her podcast Called to Both is AMAZING, and I was a guest on a compilation episode (Episode #17 of her show).    Joy and I are talking about motherhood and business — about the ups and downs, the struggles, the joys, and encouragement in it all. We talk about things like what it looks like to be called to both motherhood and business and how we can navigate that well, what Joy's work week is like as a working mom, the struggle of time management as working moms and tips there, advice for the mom feeling burnt out on her business or burnt out on motherhood.    Important Note: We actually recorded this at the end of August 2022. So, a few months ago! I'm just airing it now because after the conversation, I had the thought that this would be a great episode to kick off the new year with. But, when you hear us reference our kids ages, just know, they're all around 4 months older now! I hope this conversation blesses you and that you can step into your calling gracefully as a mama who feels called to both.    Links mentioned in this episode:  - Get the full show notes:  https://elizabethmccravy.com/195  - Check out Booked Out Designer: http://elizabethmccravy.com/BOD  - Connect with Elizabeth on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/  - Connect with Joy on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyymichelle/  - Connect with Joy on her website: https://joymichelle.co/  - Hear me on Joy's Podcast, Called to Both - Episode #17 Blog Post  |  Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify    Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Haute Stock! Haute Stock is my favorite stock photo company, and I use their images ALL over my business. You can get 15% off your subscription with the referral code: ELIZABETH at checkout or by visiting this link: https://elizabethmccravy.com/hautestock  

I'm chatting today with fellow educator and podcaster, Laylee Emadi! She's the host of the So, Here's the Thing Podcast and the founder of The Creative Educator Academy. I personally really enjoy her podcast, and I was a guest a few months ago. (Links below to that conversation - it was episode #108 on her podcast!)    This interview is so insightful if you are someone who has ever wanted to get into education as a business owner. Whether that is education like speaking at events or being interviewed on podcasts OR things like educational offerings within your business, like courses.    We talk about things like…  - Being a multi passionate business owner - How to pitch yourself for conferences - How to get started as an educator - Do's and don'ts of online courses  -  How to create whitespace in your business - Laylee's unpopular business opinions  And so much more!    Looking for an event to help you grow as an educator!?  We talk briefly about Laylee's new conference, The Creative Educator Conference, and fun fact — I'm a speaker at it! It's January 17th-18th in Dallas Texas. I love a good in-person event - the community element is incredible, you make new friends, and when you have a conference that is hands-on and implementation focused, you grow so quickly too. This conference is for up-and-coming Creative Educators who are ready to grow and established Educators who are dedicated to scaling and bettering their craft and current offers! Attendees will get hands-on, action based education. This is not your average sit-and-listen conference! You'll be able to chat and get help directly from myself and other speakers. If you're ready to level up your educational offerings, this is for you! Get all the information and sign up at http://creativeeducatorconference.com/  Links mentioned in this episode:  - Get the full show notes for this episode: https://elizabethmccravy.com/191  - Check out Booked Out Designer: http://elizabethmccravy.com/BOD  - Connect with Elizabeth on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/  - Connect with Laylee on her Instagram: https://instagram.com/laylee_emadi/  - Connect with Laylee on her website: https://layleeemadi.com/  - Hear me on Laylee's Podcast “So, Here's the Thing” episode #108 - Blog Post  |  Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify - We chat all about diversifying revenue streams in your business!   - Details on The Creative Educator Conference: http://creativeeducatorconference.com/    Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Haute Stock! Haute Stock is my favorite stock photo company, and I use their images ALL over my business. You can get 15% off your subscription with the referral code: ELIZABETH at checkout or by visiting this link: https://elizabethmccravy.com/hautestock    

Today we're diving into a MUCH requested topic — the visual side of your marketing and business — a.k.a. the images and videos you use on your website and throughout your marketing. This is so important, right? We know that. We are visual creatures and that is true now more than ever. Gone are the days where you can have a website with no images or social media or any other part of your business without using images. The images and videos we use in our businesses express who we are as a brand, they might resonate with our buyers or they might not, and they are a vital part of content creation which we know drives sales.    This episode covers:  - Why your business needs stock photos  - WHAT a stock photo is (and where you might see them)  - How stock photos are different from customized brand photography  - What to look for when using stock photography (and what to avoid)  - My favorite stock photography company (Yes, I'll just tell you exactly what I use so you can use it too.) - Where I recommend using stock photography versus photos customized to your brand (and what I do in my own business for this) - How to integrate stock photos and brand photos seamlessly into your marketing!    Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Haute Stock! Haute Stock is my favorite stock photo company, and I use their images ALL over my business. You can get 15% off your subscription with the referral code: ELIZABETH at checkout or by visiting this link: https://elizabethmccravy.com/hautestock     Links mentioned in this episode: Get the full show notes at http://elizabethmccravy.com/192  Haute Stock (and 15% off deal!): https://elizabethmccravy.com/hautestock  Shop website templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop  Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/  Connect with Haute Stock on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hautestockco/ 

Today's episode is a fun friend-to-friend chat about Christmas, and I am certainly bringing the Christmas ENERGY in this episode. I'm totally a “Christmas person” and I start getting excited about Christmas in July typically (not kidding). But, let's talk about the elephant in the room… Resting and actually taking time off for the holidays doesn't always come easy as business owners. There's often a lot to do to “close out the year” and at the same time you're ready to dream about the next year in your business, PLUS you have the everyday to do's of life to keep up with.    That's what we're talking about today. I'm sharing with you:  My time-off and rest strategy for Christmas that I do basically every year, and how you can do this yourself as well! (We're talking practical planning here!)  Holiday bucket list ideas for you to do to strengthen your faith and enjoy the month of December, even in its chaos.  Tradition ideas – I'm totally a NEW mom, and I don't have tons of traditions to share for with kiddos. But, I am sharing some traditions you could try with your spouse that we do and some family tradition ideas I love!  I'm sharing Advent resources, books, other podcast episodes, and things I think will help you out as you plan your own holiday season.    So, that is our agenda. This is a GOOD EPISODE, if you often tell me that you wish I did more personal content – this is it. I'm excited to chat. Go get a peppermint mocha, a sugar cookie latte, or some wine and let's dive into it!    Lots of links mentioned today that you can find below: Get the full show notes at http://elizabethmccravy.com/191  Shop website templates (today is the last day of Black Friday!): https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop  Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/  Connect with me on my website: http://elizabethmccravy.com/  Check out our sponsor, Haute Stock and save 15%: https://elizabethmccravy.com/hautestock    Advent Devotionals To Check Out: - The Dawning of Indestructible Joy by John Piper - Unwrapping the Names of Jesus by Asheritah Ciuciu - Come, Let Us Adore Him by Paul David Tripp  - Emmanuel: An Invitation to Prepare Him Room at Christmas and Always by Ruth Chou Simons  - Jesus Storybook Bible Advent Plan for Kids - FREE Advent Reading Plan for Really Little Kids - Risen Motherhood Advent Round Up List   Advent/Christmas Podcast Resources: - Risen Motherhood Episode #81 Celebrating Advent with Little Ones - Risen Motherhood Episode #42 Making Christmas Traditions Matter - Risen Motherhood Episode #146 Finding Rest in Advent   - Risen Motherhood Episode #177 The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Work and Play Episode #90 Our Favorite Christmas Traditions  - Work and Play Episode #172 My Christmas Game Plan - Behind the Bliss Episode #208 An Invitation to Prepare Him Room at Christmas and Always with Ruth Chou Simons    Random Links I Mentioned: - Peppermint Mocha Nutpods   - Red Christmas Pajamas from Amazon  - Sugared Cranberries Recipe - “The Hunting Party” Book P.S. Today is the LAST DAY of our 35% off Black Friday Sale! Shop templates here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop    Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Haute Stock! Haute Stock is my favorite stock photo company, and I use their images ALL over my business. You can get 15% off your subscription with the referral code: ELIZABETH at checkout or by visiting this link: https://elizabethmccravy.com/hautestock  

I can't wait for you to listen to this episode with our amazing guest: Rachel Rouhana Originally from Lebanon, Rachel is an inspiring entrepreneur and founder of Haute Stock, the very first styled stock photography membership platform for women in business.   Rachel founded the business in 2015 and has grown it into an annual seven-figure business using the membership model. In this episode, Rachel shares about how and why she became an entrepreneur and her journey to deciding to launch Haute Stock. We also discuss how she juggles her business while raising 3 kids! I know you will love this conversation! I can't wait for you to tune in! Follow Rachel on Instagram:  Personal @rachelrouhana Business @hautstockco Check out more about Haute Stock here: www.hautestock.co Come hang out with me on Instagram: Personal Account: @danilivinglife Business Account: @businessbabesco Join The Collective Membership: www.businessbabescollective.com/membership Check out our FREE MASTERCLASS "How to Build a Full-Time Income, without working around the clock" businessbabescollective.com/masterclass

Have you ever struggled taking or finding beautiful styled images to use for your brand? Do you struggle creating a consistent visual brand identity? If you answered yes, you are going to want to tune in to hear about a membership that eliminates this struggle completely. PROJECT LOVE INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/projectloveco | LOVE UNPLUGGED SHOW NOTES: http://www.projectloveco.com/why-you-need-a-visual-brand-identity

When businesses first start out, it's not always affordable to hire custom photography. Having access to a stock photography library lets you create a cohesive brand and look professional until you can get your own custom photography. Rachel Rouhana from Haute Stock joined this week's episode to share tips on how to create a custom visual brand using stock photography. Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi143 Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group

4 Unexpected Reasons to Choose Ivory Mix vs Styled Stock Society as Your Styled Stock Photo Membership Are you on the brink of choosing between Ivory Mix vs Styled Stock Society for your stock photo and marketing template requirements? As a small business owner you know how important it is to give your potential clients a great experience with your brand. If you are like me, photography and graphic design is not part of your wheelhouse so you prefer to get someone else to do this job. However, outsourcing to a Graphic Designer can be cost prohibitive at this stage in your business. So, it would make more sense to get access to a constant source of fresh marketing templates and photos to keep your brand attractive. Let me know if this sounds familiar. You've had a look at several styled stocked photo websites including Haute Stock, Pixistock, OhTilly, Ivory Mix and Styled Stock Society. Only to realise that choosing one of these is going to be a lot harder than you expected as they all have gorgeous photos and templates. Ever wanted to get an insiders look of at least two of these memberships to understand what makes them different? In this post, you will get a first-hand review of what it's like to be a member of two of Ivory Mix and Styled Stock Society. You will also be able to understand the similarities and differences enabling you to make the best choice for your business. Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links which means that if you buy one of my recommended products I get paid a commission for sharing the link at no additional cost to you.  I only recommend products that I have tried myself and have experienced success. What is a Styled Stock Photo Membership? A styled stock photo membership is a place where you can find photos for your brand or business. These photos are basically styled in such a way that allows its members to use it to enhance their brand or business. Not only are the photos beautifully styled but many of them come themed by category, season and/or colour scheme. For example, photos can represent one of the four seasons of the year including Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter. Others represent different social media holidays like New Years Day, Cinco de Mayo, 4th of July and even Christmas. The fact that it is a membership means that you can get access to 1,000s of images that come in different sizes with some horizontal and others vertical. One really cool feature that is offered is the fact that the photos represent people from various ethnic backgrounds. Also, they take into consideration the different types of businesses and styles of working from very relaxed all the way to creative home office. Other Perks of a Feminine Stock Photo Membership Many of the stock photography membership sites offer features and perks other than the standard styled stock photos. It means that creative female entrepreneurs can get most of their marketing and promotional needs met in one location. These additional features and perks come in a wide range but here is a brief list to help you to understand what to expect. Product mockups templatesWorkbook templatesChecklist templatesCheatsheet templatesEbook templatesFill in the blank social media captionsSocial graphics templatesContent calendarPinterest graphics templatesInstagram Story templatesLightroom presetsDesign training + tutorialsBranding elements (icons, arrows, frames, brushstrokes)Instagram trainingPinterest trainingEmail list trainingPhotos by collectionsBranding trainingPhone photography trainingGift guide templatesMood board templatesCommercial license useMuch, much more As you can see the list of perks are almost endless and they help creative female entrepreneurs with many areas of their business. The difficulty arises when you will need to choose which one among the five membership sites is suitable for your needs.

Ever wonder where Michelle gets her blog and Pinterest images? Wonder no more! Rachel, the creator of Haute Stock is on the show today with Michelle. She's sharing why she started Haute Stock, what it is (a subscription stock image company), and how you can use stock images to elevate your brand easily. Plus a few other bonus tips! Sign up for Haute Stock here: https://www.hautestock.co/stock-library?ref=michellegifford1

Welcome to episode 21 of the Branding With Jade podcast. Join host Jade Scarfone as she talks about The Do's and Don'ts of Using Stock Images Jade will be talking about: Why stock photos can be useful When to use stock photos How to use stock photos to enhance your personal brand Where to use stock photos Show notes: https://jadescarfone.com/2020/03/the-dos-and-donts-of-using-stock-images/  Want access to my favourite stock photos? Check out Haute Stock. They've just turned 5 and to celebrate they have a bonus birthday bundle available at the moment. Check them out and take advantage of the bundle at jadescarfone.com/hautestock

Today I’m talking about creating a subscription service based on your customer’s needs with Rachel Rouhana. We get into a ton of great topics and she gives us the behind the scenes of her business, including why she decided to offer her stock photos as a subscription, how she got started, and why she’s chosen to do business the way she does. We also talk about how she balances customer feedback and the vision she has when choosing the types of images to include and the bigger business decisions that she’s making. We also talk a lot about she does customer service and how her teams help her to really build a collaborative environment where they can all grow in their strengths and serve their customers to the best of their alibies. Rachel and her team are amazing because they put their customers first and you can really hear that in this interview when she’s talking about the decisions that they make, the things that they choose to shoot, and the way that they go about making decisions about the business and the way they’re going to approach everything they do. We also talk briefly about her website redesign that came about recently and why she decided to bootstrap things at first so that she could get started. There is so much great information in this episode and Rachel really shares the behind-the-scenes of the business and is open and honest about everything that I asked her. Rachel Rouhana is a photographer and prop stylist who helps women entrepreneurs create visually stunning brands to attract their ideal clients. She founded Haute Stock to make it easy + affordable for boss ladies to create gorgeous graphics that get clicks, likes, shares, and ultimately lead to more sales. Obsessed with gold, glitter, and all things pink, you can often find her sipping a latte and scrolling through Instagram for inspiration. Meet Rachel and learn how to add instant glam to your brand at www.hautestock.co Topics Discussed: How Rachel got started offering a subscription services Why she intentionally chose a subscription library instead of selling images individually How she decides what to include in the library How to get feedback from your customers and use it to adjust your offerings Balancing customer requests with your own vision for your business The process of planning and shooting in collaboration with other businesses What customer services looks like for a subscription-based business What Rachel’s team looks like and how it grew Bootstrapping in the early phases of business and investing as you grow   Resources Discussed: Printed Mint Hello World Paper Co. Mompreneur collection Tutorial videos on YouTube Patricia of Fancy Girl Design Studio Connect with Rachel: Website Haute Stock’s Instagram Rachel’s Instagram

Rachel’s taking you along for a drive as she shares a moment in her day that almost brought her to tears and how you can turn your day around when your scheduled plan isn’t working out (or even happening!). Links mentioned in the show: ELEVATE your brand with beautiful stock images from Rachel’s favorite source Haute Stock over at RachelLuna.biz/stock For the BEST podcast producer on the planet, check out Rachel’s team at http://www.podassist.com  

Hey Rebels!   Today we are chatting with Rachel Rouhana of Haute Stock Co. all about stock photography for product biz owners!  Ever wonder how people slay their Instagram and website photos?  It’s no secret - it’s STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY!  Listen in to this episode as Rachel gives us some great tips for using stock photos to help with social media, your website, and more! Rachel Rouhana is a graphic designer and photographer who helps women entrepreneurs create visually stunning brands to attract their ideal clients. She founded Haute Stock to make it easy + affordable for boss ladies to create gorgeous graphics that get clicks, likes, shares, and ultimately lead to more sales. Obsessed with gold, glitter, and all things pink, you can often find her sipping a latte and scrolling through Instagram for inspiration.   Rachel Rouhana & Haute Stock Co. Links: Styled Stock Library: http://bit.ly/HSCLibrary Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hautestockco/ Blog:  https://hautestock.co/blog-gallery/ YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz7fzQ7HBQ2m0jcbVKgnudKcVGmbEFHHu   Links from the Show: A good video for beginners with stock & Canva: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYSvj60-q4w&list=PLz7fzQ7HBQ2m0jcbVKgnudKcVGmbEFHHu&index=12   Want some sweet headphones like us?  We have the Regent headphones from Sudio Sweden and we LOVE them!  The Regent is their premium on-ear model, with impeccable clarity in the instrumental tones and well balanced sound. With 24+ hours of active battery life, and 20 days of standby life, the Regent is the perfect companion for you at home or on the go. It will connect to any device that has Bluetooth, but there is also an auxiliary cord if you don't want to use the wireless option. You can also personalize your Regent interchangeable caps, such as white or black marble designs. SO COOL!  The combination of high polished metal and matte surfaces embodies the vision of Scandinavian design.   Seriously, Rebels!  These are so good!  AND for the month of October, Sudio Sweden is donating 10% of their profits on all our pink products to the Pink Ribbon Foundation in Sweden. You can get yours here https://goo.gl/rwSyDh and use the code CREATIVEBIZ15 for 15% off your purchase!   Follow us on instagram (@creativebizrebellion) and use hashtag #creativebizrebellion for a shop shout out!!! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review.  We give you all the virtual fist bumps.  Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT: www.helloworldpaperco.com www.kellyparkersmith.com www.helloworldstamps.etsy.com YOU CAN FIND CAROLINE ONLINE AT: www.carolinecreates.com www.carolinecreates.etsy.com SHOW YOUR REBEL SPIRIT WITH SOME AWESOME GEAR FROM THE CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION SHOP: www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop

Rachel Rouhana is a graphic designer and photographer who helps women entrepreneurs create visually stunning brands to attract their ideal clients. She founded Haute Stock (formerly, Haute Chocolate) to make it easy + affordable for boss ladies to create gorgeous graphics that get clicks, likes, shares, and ultimately lead to more sales. The library now has 2000+ images and design elements in different She founded Haute Stock to make it easy + affordable for boss ladies to create gorgeous graphics that get clicks, likes, shares, and ultimately lead to more sales. The library now has 2000+ images and design elements in different colourways, themes, and styles. Obsessed with gold, glitter, and all things pink, you can often find Rachel sipping a latte and scrolling through Instagram for inspiration. Meet Rachel and learn how to add instant glam to your brand Obsessed with gold, glitter, and all things pink, you can often find Rachel sipping a latte and scrolling through Instagram for inspiration. Meet Rachel and learn how to add instant glam to your brand Let's meet Rachel and learn how to add instant glam to your brand In this episode you will learn: How Rachel taught herself to be a professional photographer and graphic designer Why she chose to launch a membership site rather than a stock image website Her biggest challenges when creating and building her membership site Rachael's launch strategies (it's not as complicated as you might think!) The top 3 photography tips for DIYers The tools she used to teach herself photography and design