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In this episode of Marketing Like a Mother, co-host Michelle Pontvert sits down with Emilie Nutley, a money coach specializing in helping female business owners manage their finances with confidence. Emilie shares her journey from financial struggle to becoming a money coach, highlighting the importance of separating personal and business finances. They discuss practical strategies for paying yourself as a business owner, building a financial buffer, and addressing the money mindset issues that often hold women back. Emilie also offers insights into the pitfalls of traditional financial advice and how to create a money management system that truly works for you.Key Takeaways:* Separate Finances: Keeping personal and business finances distinct is crucial for clarity and effective money management.* Magic Number: Identify your “magic number” for business finances, which includes your salary and business expenses, and use any overflow to build a financial buffer.* Mindset Matters: Overcoming societal beliefs about money, such as the idea that women's spending is “frivolous,” is key to financial empowerment.* Buffer Account: Creating a business buffer account acts as insurance for your business, helping you maintain a steady income even in slower months.* Challenge Traditional Advice: Emilie challenges the traditional "profit first" and "emergency fund" models, advocating for a simpler, more trust-based approach to financial management.Resources Mentioned:* Connect with Emilie:* Instagram: @emilienutley* Threads: Emilie Nutley on Threads* Cashflow Confident: Emilie's group program launching in October, designed to help business owners manage their finances and pay themselves confidently.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating or sharing it with a friend. Stay tuned for more insights on growing a life-first business, and don't forget to connect with Emilie to learn more about taking control of your money!Never miss an episode when you subscribe to our Substack!Learn more about Michelle here and about Olivia here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marketinglikeamother.substack.com
We're taking a break over the summer and bringing you our Homerun Rerun series with some of our favorite episodes from the podcast. We hope you enjoy!!Cat Griffin joins host Michelle Pontvert on the "Marketing Like a Mother" podcast. Cat shares her journey of accidentally entering the business world and her love for organizing events. She discusses the benefits of hosting events, such as audience growth and networking opportunities. Cat advises aspiring event organizers to participate in events first to understand the process and be prepared before applying. She also highlights the importance of making it easy for organizers and recommends offering a checklist or organizational resources as popular bundle items.Never miss an episode when you subscribe to our Substack!Learn more about Michelle here and about Olivia here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marketinglikeamother.substack.com
The Summer of SEO continues as I welcome back business strategist and SEO enthusiast Michelle Pontvert to discuss the importance of structuring your website for SEO. Michelle offers practical tips on maintaining a user-friendly website with straightforward navigation, strategic linking, and the appropriate use of keywords. We also touch on advantageous SEO practices for different types of businesses and offer advice on using templates smartly.
Sick of the traditional live launch approach? In this episode, I'm joined by Michelle Pontvert - a Life-First Business Strategist who believes that you can have a hugely successful launch WITHOUT draining your energy. Michelle and I chat about how to launch in a way that aligns with your energy, your schedule and in a way that actually feels good to you. If you're an introvert, you're going to love this one! For full show notes, visit leticiajcollins.com/podcast/64 ______________________________ LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED: FREE: The Low-Ticket Offer Starter Kit Take Michelle's Life-First Business Assessment ______________________________ LET'S CONNECT: Instagram: @marketingwithtish Website: leticiajcollins.com ______________________________ CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: @michellepontvert Website: michellepontvert.com
Hi Friend and welcome back to the Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! We're continuing our series on getting the most out of your launch with today's guest Michelle Pontvert. Joining us from Paris, France, Michelle will tell us all the ins and outs of having a "not so live" launch. Profite du spectacle (Enjoy the show)!Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Streamline your business for low-energy seasonsLearn how to be a good online host during your launchAnd much more!Full Show Notes Here!Resources mentioned
Michelle Pontvert and Olivia Radcliffe discuss the changes they made to their membership program, the Shiny Squirrel Chaser's Club and how you can take your own offers from 1.0 to 2.0 status (and beyond).
Olivia Radcliffe and Michelle Pontvert discuss the ins and outs of Black Friday, both as consumers and as business owners. They share strategies for preparing and shopping during this sales period. They also provide tips for business owners on how to navigate Black Friday promotions and avoid overwhelming their audience. The hosts emphasize the importance of being transparent and clear in marketing and selling, and they announce a special podcast series and deal for their membership, the Shiny Squirrel Chaser's Club.
Let's explore and get started with simple SEO to increase your website's visibility and attract new leads with our guest, Michelle Pontvert, owner of Business Chic. We'll spill the beans on SEO basics - crafting killer content, mastering keyword research, and getting Google's attention through Search Console. We'll also dish out tips on networking, organic posting, affiliate marketing, and the value of being on Google Maps for local businesses. And most importantly, we'll chat about why aligning your business with your values can be the answer to your long-term success. Let's dive in! Michelle Pontvert Michelle is a Life-First business strategist & educator obsessed with helping passionate entrepreneurs with limited capacity build businesses that truly support their unique life, circumstances and goals!She's also co-host of the Marketing Like A Mother podcast, co-owner of Like a Mother Movement and a hands-on Mum, and life-long Aussie expat living in France. Michelle Pontvert Website Michelle Pontvert Instagram Michelle Pontvert Facebook Get FREE resources to grow your business! The Angela Henderson Online Business Show Podcast Links: Action Takers MastermindAustralian Business Collaborative Facebook GroupAngela Henderson WebsiteAngela Henderson Active Business Facebook GroupAngela Henderson Facebook Business PageAngela Henderson Consulting InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cat Griffin joins host Michelle Pontvert on the "Marketing Like a Mother" podcast. Cat shares her journey of accidentally entering the business world and her love for organizing events. She discusses the benefits of hosting events, such as audience growth and networking opportunities. Cat advises aspiring event organizers to participate in events first to understand the process and be prepared before applying. She also highlights the importance of making it easy for organizers and recommends offering a checklist or organizational resources as popular bundle items.
In this latest episode of Marketing Like a Mother, co-hosts Michelle Pontvert and Olivia Radcliffe are delving into Michelle's background as an entrepreneur and her journey to where she is today. Michelle shares her experience of being let go from her job during maternity leave and her decision to transition from the film industry to starting her own business. She discusses the challenges she faced and the lessons she learned along the way. The conversation also touches on Michelle's experiences living in different countries and how they have shaped her perspective. Overall, the discussion highlights Michelle's resilience, adaptability, and commitment to creating a business that aligns with her values and personal circumstances.
Olivia Radcliffe, co-host of the "Marketing Like A Mother" podcast, is interviewed by co-host Michelle Pontvert in this episode. Olivia shares her journey as a serial entrepreneur and how she transitioned from wellness coaching to focusing on helping female entrepreneurs, particularly moms. She discusses the challenges she faced in the corporate world and the lessons she learned as a mother. Olivia emphasizes the importance of embracing authenticity and setting healthy boundaries. She also talks about her goals for the future, including growing her business and finding happiness in her personal and professional life.
About The Guest: Meg Burrage is the founder of Collaboration Station, a platform that helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses through collaboration strategies. She is an expert in Kajabi and has a passion for helping others succeed in the online business world. Summary: In this episode of "Marketing Like a Mother," host Michelle Pontvert interviews Meg Burrage, the founder of Collaboration Station. They discuss the power of collaboration in growing a business and share insights on how to effectively collaborate with others. Meg shares her personal journey of starting her online business and how she found her passion for helping others through collaboration strategies. She also provides valuable tips on finding the right collaboration partners and setting clear expectations for successful collaborations. Key Takeaways: Collaboration strategies, such as bundles and virtual summits, are effective ways to grow your email list and reach a wider audience. When collaborating with others, it is important to find partners who align with your objectives and have proven experience in their field. Clearly communicate your expectations and desired outcomes to ensure a successful collaboration. Trust your instincts and be selective when choosing collaboration partners to avoid potential red flags. Timestamps 00:02 Introduction to the podcast and guest, Meg Burrage 01:12 Meg's online business journey and transition to collaboration strategies 02:45 Meg's unexpected move to the Netherlands 05:41 How Meg has been able to manage her business while moving and having a family 08:40 The importance of starting with services before creating online courses 10:59 Different types of collaborations, such as bundles and summits 15:29 The benefits of collaborating with others and finding the right partners 19:35 Entry points for collaboration, even with time zone constraints 22:40 Tips for finding good collaboration partners and avoiding red flags 29:00 The importance of setting clear expectations in collaborations 32:14 Balancing work and family life, including the use of childcare 35:07 Meg's plans to delegate tasks and hire a virtual assistant 37:35 How to connect with Meg and join the Collaboration Station community Learn more about Meg here https://www.megburrage.com/ https://www.facebook.com/KajabiMeg/ https://www.instagram.com/meg.burrage/
This week on the Marketing Like a Mother podcast, host Michelle Pontvert is talking with Nadie Nethery, Founder of CAN DO! Content and a strategic website and email copywriter for female founders who want to intentionally attract, delight, and retain their dream customers. Her strategic take on audience research and copy turns every brand touchpoint into genuine connections that drive sales, celebrate loyalty, and surround you with keen brand advocates who happily do the word-spreading for you. Over the past 6+ years, Nadine has given global e-commerce success stories, game-changing startups, and industry-disrupting service providers the words to shine and strategies to build a sustainable business long-term. In this episode, Michelle and Nadine discuss: How to use market research to boost your marketing strategy The benefits of data-driven copywriting How to create a system to help you use (and reuse!) your market research Nadine's journey as an entrepreneur, balancing family and work Modeling entrepreneurship for the next generation And more! Timestamps 02:27 Exploring Audience Intel for Businesses: A Conversation with a Copywriter 04:31Gathering Valuable Insights from Market Research to Streamline Your Marketing 09:05 Exploring the Benefits of Strategic Copywriting Resources 10:56 Exploring the Benefits of Data-Driven Copywriting 12:44 Exploring the Journey of Becoming a Freelance Copywriter and Translator 17:42 Creating a Structured Business to Balance Family Life 22:55 Exploring How to Nurture a Child's Interest in Entrepreneurship 24:33 Conversation on Nurturing the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs 26:27 Conversation with Can Do Content: Balancing Life and Business as an Entrepreneurial Mom Learn more about Nadine here: https://www.candocontent.com FREE - 10 Strategic Survey Questions
On the latest episode of the Marketing Like a Mother podcast, host Michelle Pontvert talks with Erin McCarthy, Ph.D. Erin is a Unified Mindfulness Certified Coach and Trainer, IMTA Certified Mindfulness teacher, APPA Certified Philosophical Counsellor, award-winning professor, author, and mama of twin teens. She is the Director of Humanities for the International Society for Contemplative Research and a Mind and Life Research Fellow. A long-time meditator, Erin came to teach mindfulness and self-compassion through her interest in and scholarship on Contemplative Education and Buddhist Philosophy. An educator for over two decades, she now works as a Mindfulness Coach and uses evidence-based techniques to work with women to help them live a life of flourishing. With thousands of hours of training in a variety of mindfulness modalities, she knows first-hand the transformative power of mindfulness and self-compassion to help heal from stress, anxiety, and trauma, be it physical, emotional, or mental. In her classes and with her 1:1 coaching clients, she uses a trauma-informed approach to help people heal and become their most calm, confident, and capable selves. Michelle and Erin talk about including simple mindfulness practices in our (busy) daily lives. In the episode they cover: How Erin transitioned from her tenured job as a university professor to entrepreneurship What Mindfulness ACTUALLY is How including Mindfulness practices into your day can help you manage stress and be more present Exercises on noticing the good moments of life that can slip by How these practices can also make running your business a lot easier And more! Timestamps 02:16 Conversation on Starting an Entrepreneurial Journey 03:59 Conversation Journey from Academia to Mindfulness Coaching 05:35 Reflection on Starting a Mindfulness Coaching Business 10:51 Conversation on Mindfulness and Parenting 17:27 Conversation on Practical Mindfulness for Working Moms 19:09 Conversation on Mindfulness and Meditation for Busy Moms 20:36 Building Mindfulness Skills Through Sensory Clarity Practice 24:45 Practicing Mindfulness and Acknowledging Positive Moments 26:14 Exploring the Benefits of Mindfulness in Motherhood and Business 27:55 Conversation on Resourcing Yourself Throughout the Day 32:52 Practical Strategies for Managing Stress and Overwhelm as a Parent and Business Owner 36:05 Mindfulness and Stress Management 37:40 Exploring Mindfulness Practices for Moms 39:00 Mindfulness Practices for Busy Moms with Businesses Learn more about Erin here: https://www.erinmccarthymindfulness.com/ Download Erin's free guide here Facebook Instagram
This week on the Marketing Like a Mother podcast, Michelle Pontvert and Olivia Radcliffe discuss the concept of multi-passionate, neurodiverse chasing of shiny objects. If you're a multi-passionate entrepreneur who has a seemingly endless stream of ideas, goals, and dreams, it can be tempting to try to jump in and pursue them all at once. In the episode, Michelle and Olivia dive into their unique framework for chasing new ideas and projects…without derailing or dropping current priorities. They discuss: Some key steps that a lot of entrepreneurs miss when starting a new project The importance of accountability and collaboration The secret sauce for their own success in chasing new ideas How to stay focused and productive while still allowing yourself to be inspired by new ideas And more! Timestamps 00:03 Chasing the Shiny Things: A Discussion on Multi-Passionate Entrepreneurship 02:34 Conversation on Productively Chasing Ideas and Prioritizing Projects 04:28 Exploring Strategies for Managing Multi-Passionate Brains 06:05 Exploring the Benefits of Evaluating a Shiny New Idea 07:55 Exploring the Benefits of Taking a Step Back Before Chasing a Shiny Idea 11:34 Conversation on Fear of Success and Planning for Success 13:13 Conversation on the Benefits of Planning and Prioritizing Projects 18:13 Iterative Approach to Product Development 19:38 Conversation Summary: Evaluating and Refining Goals and Plans 21:16 Exploring the Benefits of Shiny Squirrel Chasing 22:42 Joining the Shiny Squirrel Chase's Club Other Links in this Episode: The Shiny Squirrel Chaser's Club Exploring Shiny Ideas As Multi-Passionate Entrepreneurs
This week on the Marketing Like a Mother podcast, hosts Olivia Radcliffe and Michelle Pontvert discuss being multi-passionate entrepreneurs in a business world that often encourages focus in one area. The co-hosts explain that pursuing multiple ideas can actually be beneficial to a business when done strategically, and cite their own experiences of success and growth as evidence for this. They encourage multi-passionate entrepreneurs to explore this approach and use it to their advantage. In the episode, Michelle and Olivia walk through how to be productive and strategic when chasing shiny things. It's a fine line to walk between being distractible and creatively and productively pursuing multiple passions. They agree that having an experimental approach and checking in with oneself throughout the process is important for being sure that values are aligned and that goals are being met. Timestamps 00:03 Exploring the Benefits of Being a Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur 02:02 Exploring Productive and Strategic Pursuits in Business 03:57 Exploring Creative Experiments: A Discussion on Chasing "Shiny Things" 05:42 Reflection on Chasing a Shiny Object: The Podcast Experiment 09:53 Conversation on the Benefits of Following Your Passion and Staying True to Yourself 11:43 Conversation on Multi-Passionate Pursuits and Membership Formats 15:15 The Power of Chasing the Right Ideas: A Conversation on Intuition, Goals, and Values 16:47 Exploring Your Business Beyond the Prescriptive Guidelines Other Links in the Episode: https://www.likeamothermovement.com/squirrels
This week on the Marketing Like a Mother podcast, Michelle Pontvert is joined by Brandi Mowles, founder of Serve Scale Soar® and Conversions for Clients™. Brandi is also a wife, mom, self-proclaimed taco snob, podcast host, and online marketing expert. She transformed her family's life by building a 7-figure business in just two years, giving them more choices and freedom than she ever could have imagined. Now, she's obsessed with helping women take more action and earn more so that they too can create a life of more choices. In the episode, Michelle and Brandi discuss: Going from 6-figures as a service provider to reaching 7-figures a year by adding courses, digital products, affiliates, and more. How Brandi is preparing for maternity leave in her business Hiring a team plus the 2 questions you want to ask on your applications for perfect-fit hires And more! Timestamps 00:03 "Exploring the Transition from Service Provider to Digital Product Creator with Brandy Mals" 02:01 Exploring Multiple Revenue Streams for a One-on-One Service Provider 03:47 Preparing for a New Baby While Running a Business 05:31 Scaling a Business During Pregnancy 09:22 Building a Successful Team 12:47 Hiring Quality Contractors and Employees 14:20 Lawyer-Turned-Marketer on Developing a Marketing Minutes Strategy 17:07 Practical Tips to Help Service Providers Scale Their Business Learn more about Brandi here: https://brandimowles.com/
If you're a mom, you've probably been given the advice at one point or another to “sleep while the baby sleeps.” And, as busy entrepreneurs, we've had the importance of self-care and taking a break drilled into our heads. But how can you find time to pause and recharge when it seems like everything you're doing is an urgent and important priority? In this latest episode of the Marketing Like a Mother podcast, Olivia Radcliffe and Michelle Pontvert discuss how to take a break from work as a busy entrepreneur. They shared their own experiences with fatigue and exhaustion, particularly as parents with young kids. The two mompreneurs discussed how the idea of being busy has become a source of pride and status in society, but that it is not necessarily indicative of productivity. But is it possible to be busy without feeling so stressed and frazzled? Timestamps 00:00 "How to Take a Break and Prioritize Self-Care as an Entrepreneur" 02:25 Exploring Strategies for Managing Fatigue During Difficult Seasons 04:13 Heading: Dealing with Fatigue: Strategies for Managing Mental and Physical Exhaustion 05:48 Conversation on Overcoming Mental Blocks to Productivity 08:40 Conversation on Strategies for Managing Mental Fatigue and Finding Time for Self-Care 13:37 Heading: The Challenges of Balancing Business and Personal Life on Social Media 14:55 Exploring Strategies for Maintaining Boundaries and Self-Care in the Digital Age 22:02 Conversation Summary: Strategies for Building Habits and Visual Cues 23:59 Work-Life Balance for Solopreneurs: A Conversation with [Name] 25:43 Exploring Balance in Life and Work: A Conversation on Mode Switching and Compassionate Space 29:13 Conversation on Balancing Open Tabs and Achieving Life-Work Balance 31:09 Heading: The Importance of Taking Time to Rest and Be Present in the Moment 32:51 Modeling Emotions for Children: Benefits of Demonstrating the Full Experience of Emotion 36:32 Conversation on Managing Mental Load and Setting Boundaries 37:37 Conversation Summary: Strategies for Productive Time Management for Busy Moms with Businesses
In this episode of Marketing Like a Mother, Michelle Pontvert is hosting an interview with Meg Casebolt, an SEO expert and educator. Meg is the founder of Love At First Search, a business that helps online businesses appear in search results like Google or YouTube. She started her business nine years ago, originally as a side hustle. Over the years, she has managed to grow her business while keeping her family as her top priority. In the episode, Meg shares her strategies and tips on how to create content that people will search for and become huge fans of. Meg also discusses how she was able to build her business while pregnant and caring for her children, and how she actually left her job at 20 weeks pregnant to build the business. She has set up her business in a way that has allowed her to slow down when needed and focus on what really matters most to her. Michelle and Meg also discuss the advantages of running a business over being employed in a corporate job, including the flexibility that comes with self-funding, maternity leaves, and the ability to slow down and pick back up when needed. Michelle notes the importance of marketing in a way that pays off over time and allows for space for life and other things in their business. Timestamps 02:05 Conversation on Flexibility and Balance in Business Ownership 03:55 Building a Business Intentionally to Fit with Family Life 06:53 Exploring the Benefits of Self-Funding and Location Independence in Business 08:36 Exploring the Benefits of SEO for Small Business Owners 10:26 Search Engine Optimization: Getting Started with SEO 12:16 Conversation on Lead Generation and Nurturing for Service Providers 14:30 Conversation on Finding Solutions for Time Blindness with ADHD Coach 20:07 Conversation on Growing Pains and Building a Team 21:40 Conversation on Investing Time in What Works for Business Growth 30:55 Exploring Strategies for Setting Up a Website and Finding Success with SEO 34:47 Exploring Sustainable Replicable Systems for Growing a Business Online 36:43 Conversation on Neurodiversity and Entrepreneurialism 39:50 Exploring Neurodiversity and the Challenges of Self-Recognition 42:46 Conversation on Building Sustainable Marketing Strategies and Collaboration Partnerships 44:27 Collaboration and Competition in the Online Economy Memorable Moments “And I think there is that space in our businesses to show up not as the business but also as yourself…we still have space to come and have conversations that are real and show up as ourselves on sales calls and not feel like that's a complete departure from the person they've seen on social media or online.” “My son's been diagnosed with autism and I'm learning more about how, you know, masking works in the neurotypical and neurodiverse communities. And I think that whole idea of putting on a persona is very true in the online space and particularly in the sort of social media space.” Learn more about Meg here: https://loveatfirstsearch.com/ https://www.instagram.com/loveatfirstsearch/
In this episode, I'm speaking with special guest Michelle Pontvert, life-first Web Designer & Marketing Strategist obsessed with creating simple yet crazy effective marketing solutions for online business owners. Most Web Designers can make you a pretty website, but she's here to help you solve real-world business problems so you aren't spending so much of your time & energy figuring out how to market and sell your amazing stuff with your website. Don't miss out on grabbing Michelle's free Website Self-Audit to see if your website has the 6 essential elements for a high-converting website: https://www.michellepontvert.com/website-audit-guide
This week on Marketing Like A Mother, co-host Michelle Pontvert is chatting with the very talented copywriter Nicole Kepic. Here's what you'll learn in this episode: The simplifying power of VIP Days What exactly is “copy” How non-writers can harness the power of copywriting How to make sure you're not being too “sales-y” in your copy What the highest-impact copy is and when to hire a professional copywriter How launching digital products has changed her business Other links in this episode: https://www.nicolekepic.com/
Meet Olivia Radcliffe and Michelle Pontvert, two moms with businesses in two different countries coming together to share their tried and true business and marketing tips.
Michelle is a Launch Magic Alumni and a freelance website designer who adjusted her business model to continue servicing her 1:1 clients whilst removing herself from the equation. Michelle has successfully 'templatised' her entire business whilst still achieving great results for her clients. In this episode, Michelle and I chatted about: How she was able to template her 1:1 custom design work How to make her templates meet a need and stand out in a crowded market whilst overcoming her fears Her experiences and learnings with launching (and relaunching) her online products Lessons and mistakes from her second launch (bonuses, fears and alike) How to create a webinar around templated products (as opposed to traditional online courses) Her 'lightbulb' moments from Launch Magic You can find Michelle at https://www.michellepontvert.com/ and find her templates at https://www.michellepontvert.com/shop or on Instagram @ michellepontvert Doors are currently open to Launch Magic until 19th May. Find out more and enroll at https://stephtaylor.co/magic SHOW LINKS: 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi Let's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co
Doing business on-line allows you to work from anywhere in the world! And it also makes your client base truly global. But are you capitalizing even more on your online efforts by making your online business more inclusive? Not sure what that is all about and how can you take advantage of it? Our expert guest, Michelle Pontvert, joins us for this episode about how all those little details can make a huge impact on your bottom-line. Listen in! Important Links: Momergy Essentials - Home | Momergy Essentials Iva Perez - The Momergy Movement Desiree Bonau - Oily Essentials Follow us on: Facebook Facebook Page Momergy Essentials Facebook Group: Momergy Essentials | The Work-Life Harmony Movement Instagram@Momergy Essentials Instagram @MomergyMovement Instagram @desiree_oilyessentials Instagram RESOURCES We use Essential Oils to support our family a lot! We use them to keep everyone above the wellness line so we don't have to reach for any meds. And we also use them for emotional support. We've done our research and we always choose the best quality that we can find. So we definitely get all of our essential oils, cleaning and personal care products from Young Living. If you want to get your hands on them as well, use our link to get started. Go to https://www.momergyessentials.com/signup And that way you'll automatically be in our oily essentials community to get expert advice from our metaphysical and clinical aromatherapists. After all, we create harmony by being in the right community! FEATURED GUEST Michelle Pontvert Michelle Pontvert is a branding and website designer with 12 years of design experience, specializing in working with moms on a mission to scale up their service based businesses so they can spend more time with their families. She started her professional life working in set design for film and TV in LA after getting her MFA from the prestigious USC film school, which gives her a solid design background and a knack for creative problem solving which shapes her business today. She's also gone through the DesignLab User Experience bootcamp along with several branding, web design, SEO and marketing courses to round out her skillset. Michelle lives with her husband and adorable 2-year-old in Paris, far from her native Australia or adoptive homeland America, and balances serving her clients and being a hands-on mom. Website www.michellepontvert.com FB https://www.facebook.com/michelle.pontvert IG @michellepontvert LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-pontvert/ FREEBIE How to make a website that converts Link : https://www.michellepontvert.com/converts
Are you wanting to take your website from a generic business card to a client converting powerhouse as an introverted entrepreneur? Today, I am chatting with Web Designer Michelle Pontvert about building a website, whether that's the DIY route or entrusting an expert to help you that draws your audience to you. In this episode, Michelle and I explore how she went from Hollywood set decorator in film, how to decide whether you should DIY your website or hire an expert, what platform to use when building your website, the criteria for finding the right web designer for you, and so much more that I can't wait for you to tune into this episode. If you enjoyed this episode, I invite you to take a screenshot and tag me on your Instagram stories @introvertcoach and tell me your biggest takeaway! Check out the full show notes at www.introvertpreneur.com/ep45 Are you an introvertpreneur who feels stressed out and overwhelmed while marketing your business in an extroverted way? My monthly membership, The Introvertpreneur Club, will give you the support you need as a service provider, freelancer, or any other service business to feel comfortable and confident in your business. This membership will help you find the marketing methods that work best for your business and so much more! Use the link below to join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and receive support on your introvertpreneur journey. introvertpreneur.com/join-the-club
#97 - Today's topic is about how to face the fear of change. Things are always changing. They have to so that we can grow and expand. Honestly, you would be pretty bored if you didn't shake it up once in a while.Change can be exciting but the unfamiliar is definitely uncomfortable at first. And sometimes, that discomfort may be so bad that you kind of get stuck and stay in what is familiar because at least it is familiar. There are ways to get past the fear of change.Michelle Pontvert is here today with some advice and strategies that you can use to overcome the blocks. They are simple tips that you can definitely follow so that you can enjoy the journey to your new adventure!Show notes at: howtolife.com/097Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61579085)
Whether they continue on from 2021 or are brand new for the year… there are some trends that will be happening all over the world when it comes to how you run your business. This also includes your website.We have Michelle Pontvert with us again - because we loved her so last time! - and she's going to talk to us about what's important to focus on this year.For full show notes and resources, visit https://systemtothrive.com/138.
Michelle Pontvert is a branding and website designer with 15 years of design experience, specializing in working with women on a mission to grow their service-based businesses and spend more time with their families. Empowering women growing service based businesses such as coaches, consultants & solopreneurs with strategic, easy-to-use Squarespace websites & templates that convert so they can spend more time with their families and doing what they truly love. Michelle lives with her husband and 3 year old in Paris, far from her native Australia or adoptive homeland America, and balances serving her clients and being a hands-on Mum. Join us on The Mompreneur Model on January 20th at 1pmET/10amPT and then in podcast anytime. Connect with Michelle at MichellePontvert.com and on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Pinterest. Get your free gift HERE! Thanks to our sponsors at StadiumBags.com. We continue to shine the light on No Such Thing as a Bully and thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, She is You. Connect with Word of Mom on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and email us at info.wordofmomradio@gmail.com for more info. WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.
Episode 02 Do you have a website for your podcast? Today I am talking with Michelle Pontvert all about if you should have a website and if so what do you need to have on it. Michelle is a branding and website designer with 12 years of design experience, specializing in working with moms on a mission to grow their service-based businesses and spend more time with their families. She has an MFA from the prestigious USC film school in set design, which gave her a solid design background and a knack for creative problem solving which shapes her business today. Michelle lives with her husband and adorable 3 year old in Paris, far from her native Australia or adoptive homeland America, and balances serving her clients and being a hands-on Mum. “We want people to kind of forget they are using a website. So anything that sort of pops up, draws them away, leads them away from that really core customer journey isn't really serving your business, because ultimately, we want people to use that website to work with you.” – Michelle Ponvert Topics we cover: The benefits of having a website Should your podcast have its own website What are the basics that need to be on your website What website host should you use Links and Resources Connect with Michelle on her website Follow Michelle on Instagram Download Your Free Website That Converts Training Own Your Weird by Jason Zook This American Life Podcast Serve Scale Soar Podcast Find out more about Monthly Podcast Management services at jilliangrover.com/management Get the full show notes at https://www.themindsetofpodcasting.com/2
Do you ever wonder what you might be doing wrong on your website? Or maybe what you could improve, even if you're already doing a lot right? Today, we're talking with Michelle Pontvert who will rip apart our website, tell us everything we're doing wrong… and then how to fix it.This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.
Are you a mother AND a business owner? Those are two very, very big jobs! As a mother and business owner myself, I know how difficult it can be. In this episode, I am having an amazing conversation with my friend and Serve Scale Soar member, Michelle Pontvert. Michelle is a branding and website designer supporting her fellow Moms / Mums on a mission to scale up their service-based businesses without burnout so they can spend more time with their families and do what they love. We are tackling some really deep conversations around being a mom and a business owner, how to surround yourself with the right people, how to create more white space in our businesses, and how to take big leaps when you want big things in life. This is a packed episode that I know every business owner will get value from, so even if you're not a mother, tune in because Michelle is sharing endless tips and advice for any business owner that is looking to scale their business without burnout. Find the full show notes at www.brandimowles.com/116 Resources Mentioned: Betatobiggie.com www.michellepontvert.com www.instagram.com/michellepontvert www.facebook.com/michelle.pontvert www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-pontvert/ https://www.michellepontvert.com/converts Additional Resources: Don't forget to sign up for my free training >> How to Scale to Consistent 10K Months Without Hiring a Team Follow the Podcast Follow Brandi on Instagram Follow Brandi on Facebook
Michelle Pontvert, a branding and website designer with a 12 years of design experience, specializing in working with parent and baby businesses. Michelle lives with her husband and the adorable two year old in Paris, far from her native Australia or adoptive Homeland America and balancing serving her clients and being in a hands-on mom. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: ✅ How o love what you do ✅ Finding empathy in business ✅ Working with ideal clients
On this week's episode of the Hello C.S. Dorsey Podcast, I have Michelle Pontvert on the episode to chat with us about the role of empathy in successful branding and website design. Michelle is a branding and website designer and she supports parent and baby businesses who are looking to grow and make a bigger impact with the families they support. Michelle chats with us about her inspiration behind her business and the “hello” moment where she realized she needed to be her own boss. We chat about how to use empathy in your branding and website design and the importance of being mindful of including accessibility in your branding. Michelle shares a “DIY Website Audit” that will be linked in the show notes so be sure to tune in to this week's episode and check out the show notes for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram at: @csdorsey_helloSHOW NOTES: www.hellocsdorsey.com/podcast/episode108Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=DCCUKGKZ5WWU2)
Your design business can be as successful as you want to make it, but what impact could passion have on your business? When you're passionate about the brands you work on, know how to make a difference and solve their client problems, you'll be able to grow your business and serve your audience well. Michelle […] The post Episode 185 : How to Grow your Design Business and Serve Clients Well with Michelle Pontvert appeared first on b is for bonnie design | brand design, strategy & education for creative boss ladies.
On today's show, Deece is joined by branding/marketing expert, Michelle Pontvert. They discuss her life in France, America's problem with time zones, best pastries in France, the slower pace of European life, and her latest campaign geared towards new mothers and their children.
Michelle Pontvert is a branding and website designer who helps mother & baby businesses grow and make a bigger impact. She has an MFA from the prestigious USC film school in set design, which gave her a solid design background and a knack for creative problem solving which shapes her business today. In this episode, Michelle gives so much value to what it means to create a BRAND, and why it's critical even as a beginner! Michelle's freebie: www.michellepontvert.com/homepage-hero Grab the Daily C.E.O. Workflow to replace your 9-5 income when you have less than an hour per day: https://www.lindseybadillo.com/dailyceoworkflow/ Editor: Irene Gadingan Music: Happy Excited Intro 04 by TaigaSoundProd Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6802-happy-excited-intro-04 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alignedandwealthy/message
#015 - Join Jennie for the "it's not about YOU" episode where she gets a brilliant lesson from Michelle Pontvert about how to approach your business in a different--and dare I say, more effective--way. What comes naturally to her is now something that she teaches to her design clients and applies to all aspects of her multi-faceted life.In the episode, we discuss:the fact that multi-passionate peeps are naturally autodidacts (self-taught).how moving around a lot can help forge an identity that's independent of outside influences.a new definition of success: what makes you happy? Go do that.how the discomfort of being an ex-pat (and not speaking the language well) can be an ego check we all need sometimes.ClickUp, the project management app she raves about in the episode.Steal Like an Artist, by Austin Kleon.The "design is not art" quote Michelle references comes from this article: austinknight.com/writing/design-is-not-artMichelle's website is MichellePontvert.com and you can also find her under the same name on Facebook and Instagram.Also, be sure to follow me, Jennie, at Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest @YourCreativeFairyGodmotherAnd thanks so much for listening, y'all! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode where I discuss something profoundly important to me--vulnerability and being visible. It's a struggle faced by anyone who feels a calling to do great things...and I'm going to offer some practical strategies to make taking creative risks feel a little less scary. Do. not. miss it.✨✨If you think this content is deserving of a tip, I'd be ever so grateful if you'd leave one here. I plan to use all proceeds for magick supplies and I promise to use my powers for good.
Michelle Pontvert designs beautiful branding and Squarespace websites for consultants and service providers dedicated to supporting families, mothers and babies. Mompreneurs are busy and need to focus on what they do best, so Michelle makes the process simple, easy, and stress-free! Heather and Ashley talk with her about functional websites designed with the end user in mind, our own personal journies starting our businesses, and how it all relates to keeping our home, head and health HAPPY! Find and work with Michelle at www.michellepontvert.com Grab her FREE Homepage "Hero Section" checklist at www.michellepontvert.com/homepage-hero
Michelle Pontvert is a branding and web designer working with businesses who support mothers and babies, and are ready to make a bigger impact. Michelle has a design background in set decoration for film as well as experience working with small businesses on their marketing teams. This background gives her a unique perspective to her branding and web design work, which is based on a strong foundation of strategy and empathy to ensure that her design solutions work for her clients as well as looking polished and professional. Becoming a mother redefined her life and Michelle is now dedicated to supporting the types of businesses who have been so valuable to her as a mother. If you help mothers and babies, then she's here to help you find more clients and grow your business through your branding and website. Michelle is Australian originally, studied in the US and now lives in Paris, France. Being an expat has been a formative experience for Michelle and has informed her inclusive and empathy-first approach to her business. ➤➤➤ MORE OF MICHELLE ➤Instagram: @michellepontvert ➤Facebook: Michelle Pontvert ➤Website: www.michellepontvert.com
#014 - Join Jennie for the "Alice in Wonderland" episode where she chats with Allison Alexander about pursuing anything that makes you say, "curiouser and curiouser" and ends with falling down a rabbit hole. Allison's Everything Enthusiast resume is a bit bonkers, which means we get to discuss:layering each new career on top of the last (and taking advantage of the overlap),how curiosity is a muscle you can build, and how flexing it leads to extreme adaptability,a better way to deal with children possessed by the "WHY" monster,and why we should treat life as a science experiment.The Last Black Unicorn is Tiffany Haddish's autobiography.Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving, by Celeste Headlee is the book Allison mentions at the end of the interview. Here's a blog post about how curiosity is, indeed, a superpower: Exercises to Make Life More *Titillating*You can find out more about Allison at her website: WomensIntuitiveCoach.com or on Insta @allisonm.alexanderYou can check out Allison's fitness apparel at kftbrands.com or on Insta @kft_brandsAlso, be sure to follow me, Jennie, at Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest @YourCreativeFairyGodmotherAnd thanks so much for listening, y'all! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode where I chat with Michelle Pontvert--an Australian living in France who credits traveling with embracing being an Everything Enthusiast.✨✨If you think this content is deserving of a tip, I'd be ever so grateful if you'd leave one here. I plan to use all proceeds for magick supplies and I promise to use my powers for good.
Michelle Pontvert wasn't always an International Branding and Website Specialist. Getting fired while on maternity leave was a huge shock to her. One that made her follow her gut and trust what her intuition was guiding her towards. Here's is how she found her “New Lease on Life” and how you can too. Connect with Michelle www.michellepontvert.com Want more understanding or tools for trusting your intuition subscribe to the podcast, follow me on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and jump into the website www.intuitivenature.com.au and check out the blogs and free resources. Join the Facebook Group called Intuitive Personal Development for me interactions. IntuitiveNature.com.au The Website Facebook - Susan Jane The Intuitist Instagram - Susan Jane @ Intuitive Nature LinkedIn - Susan Jane Twitter - Susan Jane The Intuitist
Michelle Pontvert wasn’t always an International Branding and Website Specialist. Getting fired while on maternity leave was a huge shock to her. One that made her follow her gut and trust what her intuition was guiding her towards. Here’s is how she found her “New Lease on Life” and how you can too. Connect with Michelle www.michellepontvert.com Want more understanding or tools for trusting your intuition subscribe to the podcast, follow me on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and jump into the website www.intuitivenature.com.au and check out the blogs and free resources. Join the Facebook Group called Intuitive Personal Development for me interactions. IntuitiveNature.com.au The Website Facebook - Susan Jane The Intuitist Instagram - Susan Jane @ Intuitive Nature LinkedIn - Susan Jane Twitter - Susan Jane The Intuitist