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This month we're talking all about alignment in our business and personal life. And in this episode we're talking about how to balance personal and professional growth as a business owner! Our guest is Praise Santos McKenna, founder of the branding studio ComePlum where she photographs female entrepreneurs and coaches them to scale their businesses for social impact. Her photos have been featured in Vogue and Forbes and she has taught workshops for the Golden State Warriors Dance Team and Shopify. Her project Ethical Weddings won a 20 On The Rise award by the 70,000+ member Rising Tide Society.  This episode with Praise touches on the importance of creating a brand foundation that reflects both the business's mission and the audience they serve. She shares insights on building relationships with clients through open-ended questions, and how fostering deeper connections leads to lasting impact. If you're a creative entrepreneur struggling to connect with your audience on a deeper level or looking for ways to balance business with personal growth, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration. Tune in for a conversation that blends branding, strategy, and heartfelt connection!   Find Praise at: www.comeplum.com  https://www.instagram.com/comeplum/ https://www.instagram.com/brandingyourbusinesspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/bubblesbutigobybubs/   We're diving into manifestation, meditation and self empowerment practices for energetic and logistical upgrades within your business! Email hello@edenstrader.com for more information on our newest coaching container.   If you enjoyed today's episode, please:   - Leave a positive review or rating! - Come join our free Manifestation Challenge, a fan favorite freebie! https://edenstrader.com/manifesting-challenge - Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @edenstrader so we can repost you. - Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday!

Word of mouth is the most effective way of getting your name out there - so how do you do that?Our Guest: Carin HuntCarin Hunt, CEO of Celebration Pros, leads a dynamic community of ambitious wedding professionals determined to break through their glass ceiling of doubts and achieve the success they so desire and deserve. With her innovative Champagne Logic approach, Carin collaborates with clients in both group and one-on-one settings, uncorking the potential in their businesses, refining structures, and toasting to valuable connections. Drawing on 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality and event management, she empowers creative entrepreneurs to build businesses worth celebrating through a hands-on learning style. Her insights can be found in publications such as Special Events, Catersource, Today, and Rising Tide Society. Passionate about promoting success, Carin engages in community leadership, podcast hosting, and public speaking, all while relishing the sunny island life with her family in the Florida Keys.Support the Show.Behind The Veil Crew:Host: Keith Willard www.keithwillardevents.com www.instagram.com/keithwillard Co- Host: Marci Guttenberg www.anaffairtorememberbymarci.com www.instagram.com/anaffairtorememberbymarci

Today's guest knows a thing or two about surviving hardship and coming out the other side. Today's guest opened up about her journey founding multiple successful companies while navigating neurosurgery, infertility, and seasons of burnout – and how she maintained a perspective of gratitude through it all.Natalie Franke is an author, community builder, neuroscience nerd and mama bear for small business.As Head of Community at Flodesk, Co-Founder of the Rising Tide Society, former head of community for Honeybook, and USA Today bestselling author of Gutsy, she leads tens of thousands of small business owners while fostering a spirit of community over competition around the world. If you're going through a hard season and need some words of encouragement, press play on today's episode.WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/natalie-franke

How do you build community as a business owner, and is it even all that important? On this episode, I sit down with Danielle Kaminski from the Maker's Chat podcast to talk all about community building as a creative entrepreneur.  We talk about building community with people both inside and outside of your industry, and how to meet other business owners through the Rising Tide Society.  This episode originally aired on Makers Chat Podcast with Danielle Kaminski in March 2022. Get the full show notes and a Transcript at christijohnsoncreative.com/118 Important sections of the conversation (1:29) From photographer to online educator and back (7:12) Breaking down the barrier of entry for creative entrepreneurs  (13:00) Building community through the Rising Tide Society (21:00) Rapid fire questions Resources mentioned⁠Rising Tide Society ⁠⁠ Greenville, SC Chapter⁠

Building a supportive and thriving community for you and your small business with Natalie Franke.  My friend, you and I both know that entrepreneurship can get pretty lonely at times. But, lucky for us, having a community can be as small as two people who connect and support each other. And, let's face it, the pandemic taught us all about the importance of connection, both online and in-person.  Being a part of a community is so much more important for small business owners than you might think! Community helps us keep going even when things get tough and allows us the opportunity to learn from an array of wonderful people. Plus, science has literally shown that we thrive the most when we have supportive people around us! That's why I'm excited to introduce you to my guest today, Natalie Franke. She's a community-building mastermind and the Head of Community at Flodesk. Natalie has helped thousands of small business owners cultivate communities, and today, she's here to share her expertise with you.  But, we acknowledge that stepping into a community can be a bit intimidating, which is why we also chat about Natalie's fabulous book, Gutsy. It's your guidebook to uncovering the unapologetic courage within you and building up the confidence to make your unique impact on this world.  In this episode, we discuss:  10:11: Why community is an entrepreneur's secret to success  16:05: The inspiring story behind Rising Tide Society  22:38: Tips for tapping into a community to fuel your small business and your emotional wellbeing 28:37: The first steps for getting involved in a community  32:17: How to conquer any anxiety or negativity around online communities  41:27: Advice on taking a leap toward your dreams, shaking off fear, and making the change you desire  Listen in because a big, beautiful community is out there just waiting for you to find them. And I'm here to cheer you on every step of the way!  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts  "I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed, and if you're not following, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow now!

As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, Natalie Franke is a superhero in disguise . She's a small business advocate, author, former Chief Evangelist at HoneyBook, Co Founder of The Rising Tide Society and now Head of Community at FloDesk!  Natalie thrives on community and believes in the importance of infrastructure for independent business owners. We get into the cultural differences while working in corporate vs becoming an entrepreneur. We also dive into: Natalie's love for photography. Deviating from traditional upbringing.  Becoming an independent business owner.  The importance of education and running a business. Building a community instead of focusing on competition What holds people back much more than failure Resources mentioned: Learn more about Natalie by visiting her website! Get 50% OFF your HoneyBook subscription here. You can also connect with her on Instagram and TikTok. Listen to The Independent Business Podcast Want to learn more about becoming a Tech and Automations Service Provider? Sign up for my FREE info session.  Learn how to use any platform to set up automations with The Anatomy of Automation.  Ready to quit corporate? Visit my website here.  Let's connect on Instagram or Facebook! You can also find me on YouTube & Pinterest. A bit about Natalie: Natalie has built a six-figure photography business, started a movement through an online hashtag, #communityovercompetition that quickly became an established company, survived a brain tumor, and is the author of Built to Belong: Community over Competition. This book discusses the importance of community and the lessons she's learned throughout her entrepreneurial and leadership life. Her other book, Gutsy, released in August, is a guide on how to overcome your fears and be bold in both your personal and professional life.   Song Credit: Run Free by Josef Falkenskold  

Joining us today is Natalie Franke, a best-selling author, community builder, neuroscience nerd, and mama bear for small businesses. She founded The Rising Tide Society (a game-changer in community building for entrepreneurs), which was acquired by HoneyBook in 2015. Now, at Flodesk, she continues to empower entrepreneurs globally. Her latest publication, Gutsy: Learning to Live with Bold, Brave, and Boundless Courage, is a remarkable book that motivates readers to embrace their inner courage. For the first part of our conversation with Natalie, we learn about her entrepreneurial journey, from her ambitious side hustle as a wedding photographer in college to the deep loneliness she felt when she lost that sense of community. She shares how she established The Rising Tide Society as a space where entrepreneurs and small business owners could foster belonging and why she continues to be a fierce advocate for small business owners and healthy competition. Natalie also opens up about what it was like being diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. She shares what the experience taught her about vulnerability and courage, from the risks it posed to her eyesight and fertility to the unexpected reciprocity she experienced when she decided to be honest with her community. There is so much wisdom to be gained from today's conversation. Be sure to listen in for all of Natalie's inspiring insights on vulnerability, community, and courage, and join us next time for part two! Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Natalie Franke Natalie Franke on LinkedIn Natalie Franke on Instagram Natalie Franke on Facebook Natalie Franke on YouTube Natalie Franke on X Independent Business Podcast Flodesk Flodesk on LinkedIn Flodesk on X Rising Tide Society HoneyBook Gutsy: Learning to Live with Bold Brave + Boundless Courage Built to Belong: Discovering the Power of Community Over Competition Ashley Menzies Babatunde Ashley Menzies Babatunde on Instagram Hubspot Podcast Network Rate & Review: If you enjoy listening to No Straight Path, please make sure you write a review and rate the show. It helps other listeners find the podcast. You can rate and review the show here. Thank you! 

In today's episode, Kelley chats with Natalie Franke about all things Work+Learning. Natalie is an author, community builder, neuroscience nerd, and mama bear for small businesses, leading tens of thousands of independent business owners while fostering a spirit of community over competition. Natalie shares encouragement for taking your next step, whatever it may be, to live the life for which you were meant. As you listen in, we hope this conversation helps encourage you as you cultivate your own goals!   //Time Stamps// 00:00:  Welcome 01:10:  Meet Natalie 04:50:  Failure from fear 08:10:  Going scared 11:10:  The war of “should” 17:10:  Tactical takeaways 18:30:  Resources 19:20:  Final thoughts   // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — Natalie Franke's website: https://nataliefranke.com/  — Built to Belong by Natalie Franke:  https://www.amazon.com/Built-Belong-Discovering-Community-Competition/dp/1546017674/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1695060521&sr=8-2  — Gutsy by Natalie Franke:  https://www.amazon.com/Gutsy-Learning-Brave-Boundless-Courage/dp/1546015469/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1695060521&sr=8-1  — The Rising Tide Society:  https://risingtidesociety.com/  — Natalie's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliefranke/?hl=en      // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!   — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.   — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.   — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.   — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!  

Today's interview is jam packed with inspiration if you're in the THICK of it (and quite ready to give up on your business) AND strategy (one that's INSANELY simple to implement, like right away).   Amanda Warfield, our amazing guest, is a simplicity-focused content marketing and launch strategist, author of the book Chasing Simple Marketing, and host of Chasing Simple - a podcast to help creative entrepreneurs uncomplicate their marketing and business.    She traded in her classroom lesson plans for speaking and educating creative entrepreneurs on sustainably fitting content marketing into their business, without it taking over their business - so that they have time to grow their business.    AKA helping you spend LESS time on your content to attract more aligned clients = WIN WIN WIN!   Get ready to take notes my friend, because this episode is one you will definitely want to come back to.    Biz Resources   Chasing Simple Marketing book: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Simple-Content-Marketing-Business/dp/B0CBQBKR2M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HBY85TMTM3K7&keywords=chasing+simple+marketing&qid=1689500971&sprefix=chasing+simple+marketing%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1    Chasing Simple Podcast: https://amandawarfield.com/chasing-simple/    Rising Tide Society: https://risingtidesociety.com/    Meg: →DM me on Instagram @meganyelaney to join my #TWINNING Offer Revamp Subscription Channel OR join directly here: https://ig.me/j/AbYmdIoh1Be7uCFB/  →Get my Free Guide: My Top 5 Performing Instagram Posts: plug-n-play templates for IG content that made me $30K in sales: https://meganyelaney.com/top-5-posts 

Ready to discover how connecting with nature can revitalize your mental health? What practical strategies can help you find balance in the digital world, boosting productivity, and achieving your goals? In this captivating episode of Healthcare Hacks and Connections, host Nate welcomes Amanda Warfield back to the podcast as a second-time guest. Amanda is a dedicated content marketing and launch strategist, renowned for her emphasis on simplicity. As the author of "Chasing Simple Marketing" and the host of the Chasing Simple podcast, she guides creative entrepreneurs in streamlining their marketing and business approaches. Amanda's transition from teaching to mentoring enables her to assist clients like The Contract Shop® and Rebecca Rice Photography in refining marketing strategies and copywriting. Her commitment extends to co-leading her local Rising Tide Society chapter. Beyond work, she enjoys outdoor time with her husband, hammock reading, supporting Gamecock sports, and ensuring her cats embrace cuddles. In this episode, Nate and guest Amanda explore content creation, focusing on themes and strategies for clear messaging. Moving to the digital realm, Amanda suggests looking at effective social media tactics and the power of collaboration, along with scaling up content creation while maintaining passion and profit. The episode concludes by highlighting the role of relationships in achieving book success and the value of long-term connections. They will also touch on such topics as:Amanda's inspiration for writing a book, her journey, what motivated her, and the challenges she faced.Exploring content buckets versus overarching themes and the strategies for engaging audiences on diverse social media platforms.Embracing collaboration and leveraging opportunities leads to the benefits of content batching and fostering meaningful connections.Scaling up content creation while maintaining quality and consistency can turn a podcast hobby into a revenue-generating endeavor.Discussion on how relationships played a pivotal role in the success of Amanda's book, and what are her strategies for nurturing and expanding valuable relationships.Pod deck questions: Relating business dynamics to a Disney character's traits and light-hearted discussion about the unique aspects of the Southern environment. Hack: “Think of content creation like a valuable puzzle piece in your business, not the entire picture – it's your marketing tool. But remember, for real growth and progress, you need more strategies working together; spending too much time on content alone might slow down your business growth.”- Amanda Warfield Reach out to Amanda:Chasing Simple Marketing: https://amzn.to/3seNPWRChasing Simple - amandawarfield.com/chasing-simple/Instagram - @mrsamandawarfield Reach out to Me:Instagram: @thepodcast_docFacebook: www.facebook.com/nate.navasTake your podcast to the next level and book a call with me here: https://calendly.com/podcast-strategist/60min

The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the rebirth of new.  Today we feature Natalie Franke, cofounder of The Rising Tide Society, Chief Evangelist at Honeybook, host of the Independent Business Podcast, and author of Gutsy: Learning to Live with Bold, Brave, and Boundless Courage.For previous Unravelings:156157 with Adrianna McDermott161 with Aleya Harris177 with Sara Margulis184 with Andrea Eppollito188 with Ashlyn Carter191 with Kristen Mullins aka "The Pie Lady"193 with Rachel DeAlto197 with Sandra Cassios208 with Brian Green218 with Nellie ButlerThis episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful event planning business with new content added consistently, plus all of my templates that I have built out over the years, like How to Get on Preferred Vendor Lists, The Client Experience, and more. The mission with the vault is to elevate the industry (along with some amazing experts and fellow entrepreneurs) and I want it to be affordable so it's possible to stay invested in the community and yourself for the long haul.The doors are currently closed for The Vault, but join the wait list now so you can be the first to know when the doors re-open.Weddings for Real on Social Media:Instagram: @weddingsforrealFacebook: @weddingsforrealtwitter: @weddingsforrealHosted by Megan Gillikin, Weddings for Real is presented by The Planner's Vault, and is produced by Earfluence. -----Enji, marketing experts your wedding business

This is a special episode of Rust Belt Startup because it was taped in front of a live audience this past July at MVCC's thINCubator. This event was a partnership with The Rising Tide Society of Utica and featured a fireside chat with the founder of Utica Coffee Roasting Company, Frank Elias. It's a conversation that focuses on not only the origin story of the company, but how they've experienced growth. We spend a lot of time talking about building a culture and cultivating talent within your network and within your region - instead of importing that talent. How do you create a culture where people want to be a part of the business and gve them opportunities for growth? We spend a lot of time here but also as UCR has expanded they now do a ton of their business online. We get into that strategy and using partners like Shopify and Amazon and the pros and cons of each as it comes to online retail and distribution. So hope you find this conversation interesting and thanks to everyone that came out to this first fireside chat. This event was also filmed and you can watch the conversation in its entirety on YouTube. Rust Belt Startup · From Beans to Brew - The Utica Coffee Roasting Co. Story with Frank Elias

Episode 128: How to Pivot Your Brand and Offer as a Creative EntrepreneurWelcome to episode 128 of the Cocktails & Content Creation Podcast! For this episode, we're going to talk about how to pivot your brand and offer as a creative entrepreneur with Courtney Fanning of Big Picture Copywriting.In our one-hundred-and-twenty-eighth episode you'll learn:How to tailor your offer/services based on what your clients say & why this is so importantHow this creative entrepreneur decided it was time to rebrand and how she leveraged the same process that she uses with her OWN clients to help with this processHow she defined her visual ‘mood' or ‘vibe' for her brand and how that informed her brand photoshootWhy her word of the year was ‘differentiate' and how that came into play with her rebrandAbout our Guest:As a copywriter and brand messaging strategist for creatives and entrepreneurs, Courtney Fanning helps you wrap your head around what you're trying to build to create differentiated messaging that resonates with your dreamboat clients. As the founder of Big Picture Copywriting, Courtney provides 1:1 client services as well as marketing and copywriting resources and courses for DIY online businesses. Courtney has worked with New York Times bestselling authors, purpose-driven startups, multi-passionate multi-hyphenates, and ambitious dreamers alike to build a big-picture strategy that turns purpose into profit. Her clients have appeared in Forbes, SXSW, Apartment Therapy, Rising Tide Society & more. Thanks for Listening!Join our Facebook Community for more tips and tricks on how to easily create content and chat with other content creators! And make sure to follow our Instagram. Links & Resources:Big Picture CopywritingCopywriting Cohort Course + MastermindThe BP Template ShopFree DIY ResourcesBlog + "Letters From Your Editor" Newsletter Sign Up@bigpicturecopywriting on Instagram@bigpicturecopywriting on PinterestLinkedinUntil next time, cheers to your next cocktail and happy content creating!Kate & JessieHosts of “The Cocktails and Content Creation Podcast”

If you're a small business owner, it can be easy to fall into the trap of viewing other business owners in your industry as competition. But what if we flipped that mindset on its head and instead focused on building a community of support and collaboration? That's exactly what Natalie Franke, co-founder of the Rising Tide Society and Chief Evangelist for HoneyBook, is passionate about. In this episode, Natalie shares her insights and tips for how to adopt a community-over-competition mindset, and how doing so can help you achieve greater success, fulfilment, and impact in your life and work. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a creative professional, or simply someone looking to connect with others in a more positive way, Natalie's perspective is sure to inspire and empower you. Specifically, this episode highlights the following themes:The truth about the lies we've been taught about business competitionHow to learn and grow from failuresThe importance of nurturing relationships before selling to potential clientsOther Mentioned Links & ResourcesPre-order her book, Gutsyhttps://nataliefranke.com/gutsyOrder her book, Built to Belonghttps://nataliefranke.com/bookKnow more about Nataliehttps://nataliefranke.com/aboutLearn more about HoneyBook:https://www.honeybook.com/risingtideJoin the Priority Pursuit Podcast Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/179106264013426Follow or DM Victoria on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/victorialrayburnReceive 50% Off Your First Order with Photographer's Edit http://victoriarayburnphotography.com/pe/

Learn how to write sales page copy that connects and converts with my guest Jess Jordana. How do you create a connection through copy? How often should you tweak your sales pages? And how can you craft sales pages that land with your target audience? Writing sales copy that converts is an art, and Jess Jordana shares all of her best tips with us today. In this episode, Jess dives into the importance of creating connections through copywriting and how to use storytelling to paint a vivid picture for your audience. She also shares the rules of storytelling on sales pages and the crucial role that urgency plays. You will also learn about the specific words and phrases to avoid in your copy and tips for understanding your target audience.  Jess Jordana is a copywriter (a.k.a. heart translator) who helps creative business owners turn their passion into words people actually "get." She runs Jess, XO, a copywriting agency for creative entrepreneurs, and founded The Promptlate® Shop.  She drinks iced coffee all year round and firmly believes if date night isn't tacos, you're doing it wrong.  She couldn't do a day in business without her cute hubs (Presley), her brand new baby girl (Parker Jane), and her doodle pup (Joey Tribbiani).  She's worked with everyone from solopreneurs to organizations like The Rising Tide Society, The GUIDE Culture, and The Social Bungalow. Her most impressive accomplishment is surviving teaching in the high school classroom and getting to meet her former students for coffee when they come back from college. She's a brand new mama and is so grateful to be able to navigate what building (and re-building) her dream business can look like in balance with building her dream life. Overall, this episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs looking to improve their copywriting skills and create powerful sales pages. Jess is a wealth of knowledge and shares practical tips you can apply ASAP to your business.   We talk about:  [0:00] Intro [3:35] Jess' path to copywriting [5:05] How to create connection through copywriting [7:50] Using story to paint a picture with your copy [9:25] Rules of storytelling on sales pages [13:30] The role of 'urgency' in sales page copy  [15:30] Words or phrases to avoid in your copy [19:45] Tips for understanding who you're talking to [21:30] How often should you tweak your sales page? [22:50] How long should your sales page be? [25:00] How to use buttons on a sales page [27:10] Are testimonials important for a sales page? [30:05] One key piece of advice for entrepreneurs Resources mentioned in this episode: Spotlight Theory: https://spotlighttheory.lisaanne.ca/  Free 3-part video series: Go from writer's block to booked out with these copy conversion tactics. https://jessicajordana.com/writersblock Live webinar: https://masterclass.lisaanne.ca Connect with Jess Website - https://jessicajordana.com Blog - https://jessicajordana.com/blog Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jessjordana Facebook - https://facebook.com/jessica.gobble.5 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessjordanapaxson/ TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@jessjordana Connect with me Website - https://lisaanne.ca  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/LisaAnneCoaching Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LisaAnneCoaching YouTube - http://www.YouTube.com/LisaAnneCoaching  LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/LisaAnneCoaching  Facebook Group -  www.facebook.com/groups/MoreThanSocial

Episode at a Glance On this week's episode of Melody and Friends, I am super excited to sit down with Author and Certified Enneagram Teacher, Meredith Boggs, to discuss how we can use the enneagram to not only deepen our connections with others, but also deepen our faith.  Meredith shares how The Enneagram can be a particularly useful tool for Christians, especially those who are struggling with their faith. She also provides our listeners with a biblical road map to using the Enneagram, so that they can walk in who God has created them to be into a place of deeper connection and fulfillment. Who is Meredith Boggs? Meredith Boggs is the writer and host of The Other Half blog and podcast. She's known for sharing transparently and authentically about the half of life that doesn't make the social media highlight reel, addressing personal and spiritual growth, the Enneagram, and marriage. Her work has been featured in Lifeway, Relevant, Grit & Virtue, Her View From Home, Rising Tide Society,YouVersion, and the COMPEL training blog. Meredith is also a critical care transport nurse and a sexual assault forensic nurse examiner who is married to her high school sweetheart, Justin. They live in Nashville, Tennessee, with their sweet and wild boy, Jack. Things We Talk About In This Episode: How can we use the Enneagram for spiritual growth? What are the aha moments you can discover about your personality through the Enneagram? Why is it important to understand the weaknesses of our type, particularly when it comes to areas we are most likely to sin? Resources: Our listeners can learn more about Meredith, links to free resources and links to her book at her website: www.meredithwboggs.com You can also purchase Meredith's Book, The Journey Home: A Biblical Guide to Using the Enneagram to Deepen Your Faith and Relationships, on Amazon at the link here: www.amazon.com/Journey-Home-Biblical-Enneagram-Relationships-ebook Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Melody and Friends! If you haven't already please take the time to leave us a rating and review on our iTunes page as it helps us get more great episodes like this to you!

When I started my business, I honestly didn't even know what copywriting was. I immediately jumped to the context of the legal jargon, trademarks, etc. Then I realized that copywriting is the fundamental art and science behind the way everything is worded. Nothing is really by accident when we're talking about a successful business owner and how they're deploying copywriting on their websites, their pages, their social media, and in anything they do.   I think that it's so powerful. I wanted to have a true expert join me to unpack this a bit. Enter, Jess Jordana Paxson! Jess Jordana is a copywriter (a.k.a. heart translator) who helps creative business owners turn their passion into words people actually "get." She runs Jess, XO, a copywriting agency for creative entrepreneurs and is the founder of The Promptlate® Shop. She's worked with everyone from solopreneurs to organizations like The Rising Tide Society, The GUIDE Culture, CEO School, and The Social Bungalow.   We're unpacking the different dimensions of business where copywriting comes into play, talking about holistically how we can use it better in our businesses, and what it's really designed for so you can find someone to work with who will align with your vision and work with you to be able to express your voice accurately through copy.   * Related episodes: 170. How to Utilize Influencer Marketing Effectively with Ali Grant 178. How I Crank Out Content 198. Selling Pain Points and Not Problems   *Connect with Jess on IG @jessjordana *Check her website for more information on her services https://jessicajordana.com/ *Click on the link to get access to the 3-Part Video Series created by Jess https://jessicajordana.com/writersblock   * Find everything you need at www.keepwhatyouearn.com! https://www.keepwhatyouearn.com/ * Questions about this episode? Text me!: https://my.community.com/shannonweinsteincpa * Chat about this episode in the Keep What You Earn Community – http://keepwhatyouearn.circle.so * Hire us: https://www.fitnancialsolutions.com/accounting * See how much you can save with an S Corp: https://www.keepwhatyouearn.com/keep-what-you-earn-s-corp-calculator * Find me on IG @shannonkweinstein * Meet me face-to-face on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMlIuZsrllp1Uc_MlhriLvQ * Featured in Yahoo Finance! Read more here: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/10-bookkeepers-accountants-watch-2021-113800161.html   The information contained in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not individual tax advice. Please consult a qualified professional before implementing anything you learn.

Today I'm chatting with Lin Pernille all about how to set goals for your business. I wanted to start off the New Year with some really great advice and tips from Lin so that each an everyone one of you could get clear on your goals for the next 3-6-12 months and beyond. A little bit about Lin is that she is a luxury wedding photographer, videographer, and educator based in the Hudson Valley of New York. She teaches workshops & courses to photographers & small business owners of all levels, and has spoken at Creative at Heart Conference, E3 (Educate Empower Encourage), Podcasts and is also the co-leader of the Rising Tide Society's Hudson Valley chapter and on the WIPA New York committee. Website: https://linpernille.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linpernille/ Goal Setting Sheets: https://linpernille.com/blog/free-2023-goal-setting-workbook/ Instagram Filter: https://www.instagram.com/ar/492594869653423/ Coaching/Mentoring: https://linpernille.com/mentoring Podcast Sponsor - USB Memory Direct USB Memory Direct has been providing custom USB flash drives and packaging to photographers and businesses for over 15 years. USB Memory Direct offers over 50 styles of USB flash drives with a broad range of customization options, always ensuring we have a drive that suits your brand and budget. Whether you're looking for an elegant tool to deliver photos to your photography clients or a personalized USB business card to create brand exposure in a unique way, we have a drive to suit your need. Save 10% OFF your USB drive order, visit www.usbmemorydirect.com and use code TEA10 at checkout. Discounts cannot be combined and can only be used once. Love the podcast? Please leave a 5 ⭐️ review on Apple Podcasts. Want to learn how to curate and submit weddings on your own? Join our Monthly Membership Submission Support. Our Investment Guide Template for Wedding Photographers is available in our online shop. Need help submitting your wedding to publications? We offer 1:1 and Done for You Wedding Curations + Submission Services - click here to book your spot today! Get our Wedding Submissions E-Mail Templates to help make your next online or print submission easier! Stay Connected: Follow @teawithjaine & @jainekershner on Instagram We are looking for Sponsors just like you! Visit Our Website to Apply: www.teawithjaine.com

Charity is a Dallas, Texas photographer and host of creative styled shoots. Today we're talking about what it takes to host a styled shoot on your own and how to do it well. If you're ready, grab your cup of coffee and join us as another friend in our conversational coffee meet up.Charity's go to coffee drink right now caramel macchiato with almond milk 2 pumps of vanilla drizzled caramel from Starbucks.1. How we met2. What made you want to do a styled shoot?3. What was your process for planning? How far in advance did you plan it?4. What important things would listeners want to know when planning? (i.e. finding contributors to tag, how to tag properly when posting images etc)5. From what you learned during your styled shoot what would you change for next time?6. Anything else you think our listeners would want to know?Agreement/contract for vendors involvedTimeline for image turn aroundCommunication with the team- including how to tag and share images7. Types of vendors to include8. Important things to captureCharity Simmons Photography found on the webhttps://charitysimmonsphotography.com/Instagram and facebookEpisode Sponsor: Big thanks to CloudSpot for sponsoring this episode. CloudSpot is the gallery platform I use to showcase and organize my client images. Sign up using my CloudSpot affiliate link for 20% off your subscription to CloudSpot Studio where you can send and organize your contracts, questionnaires, and invoices in addition to your gallery. Mention in the episode:Rising Tide Society and HoneybookCreatively Styled Shoots Instagram

Natalie Franke is an author, former small business owner, and chief evangelist at Honeybook. Along with her husband, Hugh, Natalie created the Rising Tide Society—a worldwide group of thousands of entrepreneurs seeking community. In this episode, we talked about how Natalie was making six figures before she even graduated college, why Honeybook acquired her Facebook group making no revenue, and why she's a self-described "Mama bear for small business." If you love this podcast, be sure to check out Naptown Scoop's newsletter and Instagram. Also be sure to check out Yoga Factory, owned by Ryan's co-host, Phil Vendemmia.

How much time do you devote to loving on and really knowing your people? My guest, Natalie Franke, is a powerhouse inspiration; and she believes people are the most important thing. So, it shouldn't surprise you that she built a community of 76,000 entrepreneurs strong called, "The Rising Tide Society" - you might have heard of it. Natalie and I dive into why having a community over competition mindset is a competitive advantage, how to utilize social media to cultivate true relationships, how to lean on community through difficult times, and so much more. I took some golden nuggets that I highlighted w reading her book, "Built to Belong," and asked her to elaborate. She even shares the topic of her next book (for the first time ever on BTB). If you're a "Community over Competition" kinda person, you'll want to pop in those earbuds and tune in to hear Natalie's magic. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Empathy allows you to understand what others are going through and what they've endured to get where they are. Those who have adopted a mindset of community over competition are set up for success in a way that others are not. Relationships lead to success. Full Show Notes Here! Mentioned Resources Built to Belong Book Honeybook Freebie Connect with Natalie Instagram The Rising Tide Society TikTok Connect with Lindsay Website Facebook Community Instagram Thank you for tuning into the Build that Business podcast. Please follow, share if you enjoyed the show, and leave a review so others can find us who are ready to build a business and generate profits without burnout!

We're talking about one of our favorite podcast topics, community over competition, and the benefits you can experience by working with, not against your competition. Our guest this week is Natalie Franke, author of Built to Belong and founder of the Rising Tide Society. We talk about how we're stronger together, examples of event pros benefit from working with their community, and how to talk to people who are hesitant to invest in their community. —— SHOW NOTES: Follow Natalie: Website: https://nataliefranke.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieFrankeCreative/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliefranke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliefranke/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nataliefranke TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smallbiznatalie Rising Tide Society: https://www.honeybook.com/risingtide/ Rising Tide Society Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therisingtidesociety/ ----- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary) Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod CHECK OUT OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES RECORDINGS ON YOUTUBE! THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!

The community over competition way to building an online community Friends, I'm more in love with building an online community than ever before and, most of all, I'm FOREVER in love with my new friend and guest on today's episode, Natalie Franke. Natalie will inspire you to look at your CEO Teacher business through the lens of community over competition. Plus, as she teaches you ways to build community online, why build an online community in the first place, and what makes a good online community, you'll also come to understand the practical power behind the aphorism, “A rising tide lifts all boats.” She lives by these words. And you'll feel soooo good in the process. When it comes to creating an online community, she truly embodies the value of community over competition. Why building an online community is the future of education For those of you not familiar with her, Natalie Franke Hayes is an entrepreneur, mobilization marketer, community builder, and neuroscience nerd. As one of the Founders of the Rising Tide Society, the Head of Community at HoneyBook, and author of Built to Belong, she leads tens of thousands of creatives and small business owners while fostering a spirit of community over competition around the world. And what you'll get in this episode is none other than a masterclass on building an online community. So if you're ready to rise together, up-anchor and push off the dock. This boat sets sail when you press play on today's episode… In this episode, you will learn: What the future of education looks like What makes a good online community  How to leverage the power of community over competition How to find the space in your difficult seasons to cheer for your community, even when they're achieving the things you want more than anything in the world Why building an online community can benefit from the “when one wins, we all win,” mindset What the difference between competition and healthy competition is How your uniqueness can be an asset when creating an online community LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT BUILDING AN ONLINE COMMUNITY:  Natalie Franke's website Built to Belong: Discovering the Power of Community Over Competition by Natalie Franke Natalie Franke on Instagram HoneyBook Rising Tide Community The Infinite Game by ​​Simon Sinek EY Releases Gen Z Survey Revealing Businesses Must Rethink Their ‘Plan Z' CEO TEACHER® RESOURCES WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD:  What's your CEO Teacher® Type? Find out here! Download my free book, A Teacher's Map of Online Business Secrets, and get started growing your business today! Check out my CEO Teacher® Book Recommendations here! JOIN OUR CEO TEACHER® PODCAST COMMUNITY TO GROW WITH LIKE-MINDED TEACHERS: Send me a DM on Instagram– I love chatting with my people, so send me all of your tips and tricks about building an online community ENJOYING THE PODCAST? THANKS FOR TUNING IN! Tag me @theceoteacher on Instagram and tell me what you are listening to! I love seeing what resonates most with our listeners!  I don't want you to miss a thing! Be the first to know when a new episode is available by subscribing on iTunes here! If you would like to support The CEO Teacher® podcast, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a review on iTunes. By leaving a review, you are helping fellow CEO teachers find this podcast and start building a life they love.  To leave a review on iTunes, click HERE and scroll down to Ratings and Reviews. Click “Write a Review” and share with me how this podcast is changing your business and your life! READY FOR MORE? I LIKE YOUR STYLE! LISTEN TO THESE CEO TEACHER® PODCAST EPISODES NEXT! What does success look like to you this back to school season Ways to Simplify Course Creation for Busy Teachers with Amy Porterfield Social Media Ideas to Kickstart Your Business this School Year

How important is building relationships for you? Does having good reviews from clients guarantee your remarkable service? Do you truly believe you have that winning relationship with your clients rather than something sugarcoated?    Relationships are key to business. And if you aren't keenly focused on building them intentionally, you'll see that your business is not as busy as you would like it to be.   In this week's episode, we're joined by the lovely Lynne Reznick, an accomplished entrepreneur. We talk about defining what remarkable relationships look like, how remarkable client experiences feel, and how to build keystone habits to help you stay balanced in business.    Lynne is the one that is behind the lens of Lynne Reznick Photography. She incorporates education and photography into her brand. She's the founder of the wedding client experience Academy where she offers an easy-to-digest online curriculum based on four fundamental pillars. She also offers ongoing, one-on-one support through mentoring and coaching intensives.   Her mission is to share her knowledge and lessons learned from nearly a decade of experience. She's gonna talk about keystone habits, and how to build that remarkable relationship with clients. So let's dive into it!   In this episode, you'll learn:   The importance of having a morning routine What is a keystone habit? Walking across the clouds with faith Being humble in learning R over T — Relationship over Transaction Invest more in the client experience Celebrating small wins Trusting your gut Knowing your “WHY”   We all have to keep in mind that “people matter.” Your relationships matter. And I know that sometimes when it's just you and your thoughts trying to build an empire, you are not quite sure who's going to help you. Sometimes we get sidetracked into thinking about increasing our insights and engagements.    But you need to understand that it doesn't have to be this hard. The better your relationships are, the easier it gets. Eventually, you'll have the best time of your life working on good terms with your clients. That's when the fun and enjoyment start in your entrepreneurial journey!  Here's a sneak peek inside the episode:   [11:07] Introducing our guest speaker for today.   [12:55] Identifying morning routine as keystone habit.   [13:42] Keystone habits are core habits that cause ripple effects in your life.   [16:40] Proper morning routines set up your day.   [17:20] Starting the day with a habit of connecting with God.   [20:09] Walking in faith.   [21:12] The more fearful you get, the more missteps you make.   [25:00] Pro tips to help upscale business while enjoying it.   [23:36] Relationship over Transaction.   [28:39] Client Experience is one of the first things you should invest in.   [29:39] Marketing won't do much if your product is boring.   [36:30] Protect your growth by celebrating small wins.   [43:21] Advice to younger self - trust your gut.    [43:39] Knowing your “Why” motivates you. Connect with me!     Do you feel worn out, trapped, lost, or overpowered?   Let me help you find your mojo again! Align with your abundance so you can flourish! Download your FREE guide, “Beat The Burnout Monster” Recalibration Guide and reclaim your glow and cash flow. http://www.flourishmarketing.co/recalibrate   Podcast Instagram: The Flourishing Entrepreneur FM Website: Flourish Marketing | Strategy, Copywriting & Coaching Schedule a Discovery Call: Flourishmarketing.co/disco Guest's Bio:   Behind the lens of Lynne Reznick Photography, Lynne Reznick is an educator-turned-photographer on a mission to share her knowledge and lessons learned from nearly a decade of industry experience. A lifelong learner at heart, Lynne combines her passion for training and mentoring with a unique teaching approach grounded in proven educational practices.   As the founder of The Wedding Client Experience Academy, Lynne offers an easy-to-digest online curriculum based on four fundamental pillars. The result establishes deeply rooted trust with clients, streamlined systems for the busiest workflows, and empowers pros to create bespoke moments for their couples.   In addition to the Academy, Lynne provides ongoing and one-on-one support through mentoring and coaching intensives.   A sought-after expert in her field, Lynne's insight has been recently published with Rangefinder Magazine, the Rising Tide Society, SpecialEvents.com, and the Knot. Where to find more of Lynne:   Lynne's Instagram: @lynnereznickphoto Lynne's Website: https://lynnereznickphotography.com/

Illiah (ill•e•ahh) is a brand designer to visionary business owners, mentor to ambitious graphic designers, and mom to two gorgeous muses, C&V. Her business exists to help entrepreneurs find + use their voice through their visuals so they can clearly + effortlessly communicate their own big mission — and do it with more elegance + style than her closet currently holds, which is saying something!

In today's episode, Rising Tide Society founder - and all around small business cheerleader - Natalie Franke tells us all about how we can create meaningful community as adults. Topics this episode covers… Tips to get into community and conversationWhy community over competition is more than just a saying & what it can do for youHow we should approach friendships as an adult … And so much more! Shop our website: https://glamourfarms.com   Connect with The Podcast on IG: http://instagram.com/glamourfarms.thepodcast/   Connect with Glamour Farms on IG: http://instagram.com/glamourfarmsboutique/   Connect with Haley on IG: http://instagram.com/haleyklockenga/   Connect with Natalie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nataliefranke  

My guest on the show today is Bernel Westbrook. She is the owner and lead designer at Branded by Bernel, a full service branding and web design company. She's also the host of the Branded by Bernel Podcast where she shares branding tips and obsesses over the details so you don't have to. And Today Bernel is sharing her top 3 ways you can grow your business outside of social media. Sponsor: Táve Receive an extended 60 day free trial of Táve at https://www.lightdarkco.com/tave (Lightdarkco.com/tave) Look for ways to grow your business but also ways that you can balance your life too. Find areas that you can automate, and schedule some self care. You can't take care of your business well if you aren't taking care of yourself well. One of the main reasons you should be looking for ways to grow your business outside of social media is because social media can be very mentally exhausting. You can spend a lot of time on social media on your captions, on recording your reels, planning out content and you don't always see a reward for all your hard work. One area you can focus on is referrals. If you are wondering how to get referrals from your clients, just ask for them. You'd be surprised what people want to do if you just ask. Give your clients incentives or referral links for perks when they send people your way. You can even send them a questionnaire to help them formulate a review that would help lead more potential clients to you. You can talk yourself up all day, but when potential clients hear about your services from a trusted friend, they will act on that referral much more often and with more trust in your experience. A lead magnet is a freebie or highly discounted item that you use to to draw people in like a magnet. You can use these to attract potential clients, provide them with value, and get them on your email list. Provide your email list with valuable tips that speak to their pain points. You can place your lead magnets in many different pages. A couple locations that get the most interaction are on your services page, and your resources page. On your services page it tells them that you see they are at least interested in working with you, and then you can hit them extra value with your freebie. If you have your lead magnet as a pop-up, place that pop-up on your about page or services page, not on your home page. You will get a much higher click rate being on a secondary page. Another great way to grow outside of social media is to network. Meet other professionals at events, ask to be a guest on a podcast, attend your local Rising Tide Society (come join mine if you're in the area), and go to conferences to network nationally and internationally too. Make a list of 3 clients you enjoyed working with, reach out to them and let them know that you loved working with them and you are currently adding some referrals and reviews on your website and you'd love if they could provide you one. Find Bernel at https://brandedbybernel.com/ (brandedbybernel.com) https://www.instagram.com/brandedbybernel/ (instagram.com/brandedbybernel) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-branded-by-bernel-podcast/id1548002479 (Branded by Bernel Podcast) What Are We Loving? What Bernel is loving: Food - Trying new restaurants like https://www.velvettaco.com/ (Velvet Taco) in Charlotte, NC What John is loving: Scheduling time for selfcare - Evenings off, weekends without photoshoots, going on actual vacations We record each episode LIVE in our Facebook group and we would love to connect with you there. You can join at https://www.facebook.com/groups/lightdarkpodcast (Light + Dark Photography Podcast Group) on Facebook. Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/lightdarkco (www.instagram.com/lightdarkco) https://www.instagram.com/allheartphoto (www.instagram.com/allheartphoto)

Today I'm chatting with Google Analytics Expert, Christie Osborne. Christie owns Mountainside Media, a marketing agency that specializes in ads, analytics and market research. She's a proud data nerd who uses marketing data and research to develop scalable strategies for busy event pros. Simply put, Christie has a passion for turning data into dollars. This is what gets her clients off the marketing hamster wheel and on the path to sustainable marketing success. On this episode, we talk about how you can use the information from Google Analytics to bring more traffic to your website & get more qualified leads in your inbox. She shares with us her 3-question framework that will empower you to achieve your goals & make sense of the data from Google Analytics. Connect with Christie Osborne: mountainsidemedia.com - don't forget to download her freebie 5 Key google Analytics Every Wedding Pro Should Know linked on her home page. @mtnsidemediaco Connect with Christi Johnson: christijohnsoncreative.com @christijohnsoncreative Find out more about The Rising Tide Society: greenville.therisingtidesociety.com @tuesdaystogethergvl Episode Summary: When it comes to any data, you just need to know what information you're looking for and what action to take based on that information. If you know what action you need to take, you can begin to ask the right questions and use the data to your advantage. For Google Analytics, there are 3 basic questions you need to start with. First, how much traffic are you getting? For local, events-based small businesses, you need to see at least 1200 sessions a month. Next, you need to find out if the traffic you're getting comes from the right people. Are they qualified leads? If you're an event pro, it's the traffic you'll want will be in marrying age, about 25-35 years old. Your metrics will also skew to a specific gender depending on your industry. And then, you'll want to make sure it's local traffic. As a Greenville-based business, you want to make sure most of your traffic is coming from Greenville or nearby cities. Think about your target audience and who is typically hiring your services. That's the kind of demographics you want to see on your page. The third basic question to ask about your data is are the people visiting my site interested in working with me? You can tell this through which pages they're spending the most time on. If they want to work with you, it should be your services page, your investment page, your inquiry page, your about page. If a lot of traffic comes from Pinterest, it might be your blog page. But this is where it starts to get dicey. If they're just visiting your blog page and not the other pages, it's likely they're just going to your site for inspiration and not because they actually want to work with you. What about website designs that are one page only? Christie says to think about the average time someone would spend on your page to thoughtfully engage with the content. That's what you want to see on the site. If they're clicking away fast, they probably aren't interested in working with you. One thing you can do to increase engagement is to have a video on your site.

What a f*cking way to end the month, and what a f*cking time to be a woman in the United States of America (or literally anyone who isn't a cishet white man)... The release of this episode is interestingly timely because the day we recorded was only hours after the horrific domestic terrorist attack at a supermarket in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Buffalo, NY. While many of us are experiencing so much sadness + grief, I hope you're also making space for the good. More importantly, I hope you're staying informed, vigilant, and plugged into your community. I, personally, have been trying to be more mindful of who I am serving and where I'm putting my time, energy, and money. Before diving into this episode with my awesome guest, I share some of my thoughts about SCOTUS' recent overturning of Roe v Wade. Respectfully, if you'd like to skip this part, head to minute 2:51. And now onto my next guest, Arielle Estoria. Arielle is a Spoken Word Poet, gifted Writer and Author, captivating and authentic Emcee, Speaker, Model and Actor. Through various aspects of storytelling, Arielle creates environments and spaces where audiences have permission to be vulnerable and seen. Her motto, "Words not for the ears but for the soul" stems from her dedication to remind anyone who encounters her and her work that words are meant to be felt and experienced not just heard. With a specific heart in empowering, encouraging and making space for audiences of women to feel at home in their own bodies. I met Arielle through our mutual friend, co-founder of The Rising Tide Society, Natalie Franke. I am so grateful for the intro, because, as you know, connecting with other creatives + creators who prioritize community gets me SO JUICED. In this episode, Arielle and I discuss the unconventional life of a content creator, detaching from social media when it's legit your job, and creating space to let in the exciting + uncomfy feelings. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it. Connect with Arielle on Instagram + TikTok. Arielle's favorite small business follows right now: @rachel_allene + @sotelaco Episode Resources: Video Clip via @therecount Vote Save America The Meteor Progressive Shopper Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and leave a review. Connect with me, Sugi, on Instagram + TikTok.

Giving your clients a good experience is key to growing your business and word-of-mouth referrals. But, what are some simple ways to elevate the client experience without selling your soul or working 24 hours a day? In this week's episode of the This Week In Weddings podcast, we're chatting about some simple tips to elevate your client's experience in a manageable way. About our guest: Behind the lens of Lynne Reznick Photography, Lynne Reznick is an educator-turned-photographer on a mission to share her knowledge and lessons learned from nearly a decade of industry experience. A lifelong learner at heart, Lynne combines her passion for training and mentoring with a unique teaching approach grounded in proven educational practices. As the founder of The Wedding Client Experience Academy, Lynne offers an easy-to-digest online curriculum based on four fundamental pillars. The result establishes deeply rooted trust with clients, streamlined systems for the busiest workflows, and empowers pros to create bespoke moments for their couples. In addition to providing ongoing mentoring and coaching intensives, Lynne shares several complimentary resources on her site's educational hub-including the Styled Shoot Planning + Timeline Spreadsheet and The Manual Mode Pocket Guide. A sought-after expert in her field, Lynne's insight has been recently published with Rangefinder Magazine, the Rising Tide Society, SpecialEvents.com, and the Knot. In this episode, listeners will hear about: Lynne's background and how she got into the wedding and event industry after being a teacher How proactive communication is a key to giving your client's a good experience Using automation to schedule communication with clients Tips for making email templates sound more personal Ideas for connecting with clients both before, during, and after their wedding Lynne's "Wedding Client Experience Academy" course Want to connect with Lynne? Online: https://www.lynnereznickphotography.com Instagram: @lynnereznickphoto Facebook 

Have you ever felt like your life doesn't make sense? That there seem to be twists and turns for no apparent reason? Well, you aren't alone. Today on the podcast Christine Wiethop from Baking Sweet Scents shares how her journey to business ownership really started by accident. As a child, Christine's mom asked her to bake for family events. But owning a business & becoming a full-time baker was never part of the plan. She actually spent 19 years as a teacher. One day, a friend asked her to sponsor his soccer team. 1 year later she booked 12 weddings & now she is working full-time as a baker in wholesale, retail, & the wedding industry. We also talked about how community has influenced her business. She shares some of her favorite memories from The Rising Tide Society in Greenville. Christine also shares about her faith & how she asks God daily if she is still on the right path. Her story will inspire & encourage you! It's another testament that business is not one size fits all. We each have our unique journeys & travel a unique path. We had such a warm & inviting conversation as if we had been meeting for coffee. Listen in to this encouraging conversation!

On this week's episode, we are joined by Gabby Pinkerton Gabby Pinkerton is an adventurous Wedding Planner, Pinterest Strategist, Youtuber and Wedding industry speaker. Her YouTube channel aims to help wedding pros grow their business by using Pinterest and targeting their ideal clients. During the Pandemic, she launched a Pinterest Strategy company, Gabby Pinkerton Co. that focuses on helping wedding pros attract their ideal clients on Pinterest. She and her team offer done-for-you Pinterest Management as well as a robust, no-fluff Pinterest course for those who want to tackle it themselves. Gabby is a recurring speaker at the Wedding Summit Series, Book More Weddings Summit and participates in several wedding bundles offering Pinterest mini-courses. She has taken the stage at the National Association of Catering and Events, The Rising Tide Society and virtual gatherings over the last few years. Connect with Gabby: www.gabbypinkerton.com @gabbypinkerton youtube gabbypinkerton.com/youtube Topics of Discussion:⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ - Why people don't think about Pinterest as a tool and why they should - Tips for attracting your ideal client on Pinterest - Common Pinterest mistakes --------------------------------- Watch LIVE here: - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/WeddingBusinessGrowth - Wedding Business Growth Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingbusinessgrowth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/weddingbusinessgrowth/message

On this week's episode, we are joined by Gabby Pinkerton Gabby Pinkerton is an adventurous Wedding Planner, Pinterest Strategist, Youtuber and Wedding industry speaker. Her YouTube channel aims to help wedding pros grow their business by using Pinterest and targeting their ideal clients. During the Pandemic, she launched a Pinterest Strategy company, Gabby Pinkerton Co. that focuses on helping wedding pros attract their ideal clients on Pinterest. She and her team offer done-for-you Pinterest Management as well as a robust, no-fluff Pinterest course for those who want to tackle it themselves. Gabby is a recurring speaker at the Wedding Summit Series, Book More Weddings Summit and participates in several wedding bundles offering Pinterest mini-courses. She has taken the stage at the National Association of Catering and Events, The Rising Tide Society and virtual gatherings over the last few years. Connect with Gabby: www.gabbypinkerton.com @gabbypinkerton youtube gabbypinkerton.com/youtube Topics of Discussion:⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ - Why people don't think about Pinterest as a tool and why they should - Tips for attracting your ideal client on Pinterest - Common Pinterest mistakes --------------------------------- Watch LIVE here: - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/WeddingBusinessGrowth - Wedding Business Growth Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingbusinessgrowth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/weddingbusinessgrowth/message

On this week's episode, we are joined by Gabby Pinkerton Gabby Pinkerton is an adventurous Wedding Planner, Pinterest Strategist, Youtuber and Wedding industry speaker. Her YouTube channel aims to help wedding pros grow their business by using Pinterest and targeting their ideal clients. During the Pandemic, she launched a Pinterest Strategy company, Gabby Pinkerton Co. that focuses on helping wedding pros attract their ideal clients on Pinterest. She and her team offer done-for-you Pinterest Management as well as a robust, no-fluff Pinterest course for those who want to tackle it themselves. Gabby is a recurring speaker at the Wedding Summit Series, Book More Weddings Summit and participates in several wedding bundles offering Pinterest mini-courses. She has taken the stage at the National Association of Catering and Events, The Rising Tide Society and virtual gatherings over the last few years. Connect with Gabby: www.gabbypinkerton.com @gabbypinkerton youtube gabbypinkerton.com/youtube Topics of Discussion:⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ - Why people don't think about Pinterest as a tool and why they should - Tips for attracting your ideal client on Pinterest - Common Pinterest mistakes --------------------------------- Watch LIVE here: - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/WeddingBusinessGrowth - Wedding Business Growth Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingbusinessgrowth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/weddingbusinessgrowth/message

Shelly is the owner of The Fearless Solopreneur. She helps creative entrepreneurs overcome the overwhelm and fear of tech so they can grow their business. She is an expert in tech, processes and systems, and she is launching a membership with courses and support to help entrepreneurs better understand the tech side of their business. TuesdaysTogether Greenville is the local chapter of The Rising Tide Society - a community that exists to empower the creative economy and unite small business owners in the spirit of community over competition. We believe that you were built to belong, that you're not alone, & that there is power in community. I'm your host, Christi Johnson, the leader of TuesdaysTogether Greenville. Every two weeks on the podcast we spotlight a local small business owner in the upstate to share their story. Follow Shelly at thefearlesssolopreneur.com Follow Christi at christijohnsoncreative.com Join RTS at greenville.therisingtidesociety.com

On today's episode, Rachel and Christi discuss listening to and accepting yourself, the restorative nature of the outdoors, and how Rachel made her journey from garden coach to mindset coach. You don't want to miss this amazing episode! Rachel Strivelli is an intuitive mindset coach. She helps women step out of self-doubt and uncertainty and step into confidence and strong decision-making through intuition. She empowers people with self-trust, confidence, and intuition and I'm so excited to be talking with her today! Rising Tide Greenville is a local chapter of the Rising Tide Society: a community that exists to empower the creative economy and unite small business owners in the spirit of community over competition. We believe that you were built to belong, that you're not alone, & that there is power in community. Read more about this episode at christijohnsoncreative.com/36 Follow Rachel: https://rachelstrivelli.com/ https://www.youtube.com/RachelStrivelli https://www.instagram.com/rachelstrivelli/ Nourish with Nature: https://soulpioneer.com/nourish/ Follow Christi: christijohnsoncreative.com Join RTS: greenville.therisingtidesociety.com

Many wedding industry entrepreneurs overlook Pinterest as a marketing tool, but it's still around and still generating leads. In fact, proper use of Pinterest can even help your work get noticed by search engines like Google. In this week's episode of the This Week In Weddings podcast, we're chatting with a Pinterest strategist about the platform, how it's changed in recent years, and the basics for getting the most out of it. About our guest: Gabby Pinkerton is an adventurous Wedding Planner, Pinterest Strategist, Youtuber and Wedding industry speaker. Her YouTube channel aims to help wedding pros grow their business by using Pinterest and targeting their ideal clients. During the Pandemic, she launched a Pinterest Strategy company, Gabby Pinkerton Co. that focuses on helping wedding pros attract their ideal clients on Pinterest. She and her team offer done-for-you Pinterest Management as well as a robust, no-fluff Pinterest course for those who want to tackle it themselves.  Gabby is a recurring speaker at the Wedding Summit Series, Book More Weddings Summit and participates in several wedding bundles offering Pinterest mini courses. She has taken the stage at the National Association of Catering and Events, The Rising Tide Society and virtual gatherings over the last few years. In this episode, listeners will hear about: Gabby's background and how he got into the wedding and event industry How Pinterest has changed in the last two years The new "Idea Pins" on Pinterest and how their similar to TikTok and Instagram Reels Want to connect with Gabby? Online: https://gabbypinkerton.com/  YouTube: https://youtu.be/U0NN-Enorqk Instagram: @gabbypinkerton and @causewecanevents

Danielle & I talk about how she builds community through her retail store, the freedom being a small-business owner provides, and how you can turn your hobby into a business and make it work for you. Read more at christijohnsoncreative.com/34 Danielle is a multi-passionate business owner. She owns Reinvintage Warehouse in Spartanburg which is a collective retail store of artists, makers, curators, collectors all housed under one roof. She's also an artist & a maker - she creates her own handmade products under her brand MADE by Danielle. She's been creating & selling products for over 10 years. She is the host of the Makers Chat Podcast, AND she is an incredible educator. She helps handmade business owners build & grow their businesses through online courses and a membership group. We are the local chapter of The Rising Tide Society - a community that exists to empower the creative economy and unite small business owners in the spirit of community over competition. We believe that you were built to belong, that you're not alone, & that there is power in community. Learn more about RTS: greenville.therisingtidesociety.com Follow Danielle: danielleskaminski.com Follow Christi: christijohnsoncreative.com

Katie Jaynes from Katie Jaynes Photography shares with Christi how community helped her grow her business. What started out as being the friend who photographed all the special occasions turned into a successful Wedding & Portrait Photography business serving Anderson and the Upstate that's 8+ years strong. Katie also shares what it's like working with her husband, Mitchel, and how they manage their work now as new parents. It's a great story that any business owner with kids could relate to. You are not alone! TuesdaysTogether in Greenville SC is the local chapter of The Rising Tide Society - a community that exists to empower the creative economy and unite small business owners in the spirit of community over competition. We meet every month to learn & grow in business but also to support each other and cheer each other on in our business journeys. We believe that you were built to belong & that there is power in community. Follow Katie: katiejaynes.com Follow Christi: christijohnsoncreative.com Learn more about The Rising Tide Society: greenville.therisingtidesociety.com

It's a great one for you today! Kristen Alanah is a life coach in Greenville for overwhelmed millenial women. She helps women ditch the feeling over overwhelm & live a more intentional life. She's also the host of the Overwhelmed to Intentional Podcast. Today, Kristen tells us her journey to becoming a life coach & teaches us a framework to overcome those pesky thoughts that keep us from living with intention. Not only do we touch on how to overcome feelings of overwhelm, but we also talk about how multi-passionate entrepreneurs can find their place in the business world. TuesdaysTogether Greenville is the local chapter of The Rising Tide Society - a community that exists to empower the creative economy and unite small business owners in the spirit of community over competition. We believe that you were built to belong, that you're not alone, & that there is power in community. Connect with Kristen at kristenalanah.com Connect with Christi at christijohnsoncreative.com Learn more about Rising Tide & TuesdaysTogether at greenville.therisingtidesociety.com

This episode is full of reflections and learning with our guest, Leah Weinberg, who joined us to talk about self-awareness and living in the moment.    Have you ever stopped whatever it is you're doing and just observed? Like really looking at your surroundings, feeling the wind blow into your face, savoring the feel of the keyboard on your fingertips. No? Well, you should! Don't let every moment in your life pass by in a blur and leave you thinking, “Where has all that time gone?”   In this episode, we'll be talking about exactly how to make the most out of every moment in your life. We're joined by our lovely guest from Color Pop Events, Leah Weinberg, as we navigate self-awareness and how to harness it to beat the burnout monster.    In this episode, you'll learn:    A mantra to remind yourself to be in the present. Why self-awareness is the first step. How to ignore what other people are doing. You are uniquely you. Ways to be mindful of hospitality. How to surround yourself with other business owners. Why to put systems and processes in place from the beginning.   To see more of Leah's works and what she does, visit her website.   Here's a sneak peek of the episode:    [1:59] That's not where self development happens. That's not where growth happens. You need to live in the present moment. I encourage you to take up a meditation practice to do that.   [11:00] The goal is to realize that you're gonna have a long term relationship with burnout. And it's just about trying to stay in balance as long as possible and giving yourself grace.   [15:28] I love that just self awareness and being like, “okay, I'm not a PMS thing. I'm burned out.” Like for me PMS and burnout have a very similar sense of you're tired and cranky.   [18:44] My first tip is to have systems and processes in place from the beginning. And when you're first starting out, things like that aren't necessarily on your mind. And a time will come when you're going to need it.    [19:39] You don't have to have a formal operating manual but essentially, you should have enough documentation that you could hand somebody this packet of information and they would like you to franchise your business essentially, like think about your systems and processes.   [22:59] So number two is to surround yourself with other business owners. The people, your community, who you surround yourself with is just so incredibly important. Connect with me!     Wise entrepreneurs know it takes money to make money.  But the whats, whens, and whys don't always seem clear for new(ish) entrepreneurs. Where do you start? Download your FREE guide, “The 5 Most Important Investments to Make as a New Entrepreneur to Grow Your 6-Figure Empire” today and start making smart money moves for your business right away. www.flourishmarketing.co/invest Podcast Instagram: The Flourishing Entrepreneur FM Website: Flourish Marketing | Strategy, Copywriting & Coaching Schedule a Discovery Call: 30-Minute Discovery Call - ALEYA HARRIS   Guest Bio   Leah Weinberg is the Owner & Creative Director of New York City-based wedding planning company Color Pop Events and author of the newly published book, The Wedding Roller Coaster.   Celebrating eight years of business, Leah continues to leverage the organization skills, calm communication style, and ability to multi-task she initially developed as a commercial real estate lawyer in her previous career.    Her colorful work and party planning tips have been published online and in print with Vogue, the New York Times, People, CNBC, Bravo, Martha Stewart, and The Knot, among others.    Recently, Leah has been recognized as a 20 on the Rise winner by Honeybook and the Rising Tide Society, one of the 25 Young Event Pros to Watch by Special Events Magazine, and one of BizBash's Top 500 Event Pros in the US.   A WeddingPro Educator with The Knot + WeddingWire since 2020, Leah travels throughout the country sharing insight with her peers regionally, as well as at national conferences such as ALT Summit, NACE Experience, and The Special Event. Find more about Leah:    Email: leah@colorpopevents.com Website: Color Pop Events Leah's IG: @colorpopevents  Leah's Facebook: Color Pop Events Leah's Pinterest: Color Pop Events Leah's Twitter: @colorpopevents    Leah's Book Recommendations   Built to Sell E-Myth

Stephanie is the Chief Experience Designer of Design The Experience. Her business empowers small businesses to grow and be more successful without spending thousands of dollars to do it. The Marketing Mastered is a membership platform designed to help you learn how to market your business & it's all broken down into 10-minute or less bite-sized trainings & tips. Listen all the way to the end because I know she is going to give us an actionable tip for marketing & you don't want to miss it. Stephanie shares with us how a personal tragedy led her to leave her magazine life & build her life as an entrepreneur. We talk showing up as yourself, the importance of community, and what you can do right now to give your website better performance on search engines. She is an amazing person & this conversation was FIRE! I can't wait for you to hear it. This podcast is hosted by Christi Johnson, leader of TuesdaysTogether in Greenville, South Carolina - the local chapter of The Rising Tide Society. We are a community that exists to empower the creative economy and unite small business owners in the spirit of community over competition. We meet every month to learn & grow in business but also to support each other and cheer each other on in our business journeys. We believe that you were built to belong & that there is power in community. Learn more about TuesdaysTogether and The Rising Tide Society at greenville.therisingtidesociety.com Learn more about Stephanie at themarketingmastered.com and designtheexperience.com Learn more about Christi at christijohnsoncreative.com

In this episode, Kelli interviews Natalie Franke. Natalie is the Co-Founder of The Rising Tide Society which is a community of over 75,000 creative entrepreneurs based on the idea of community over competition and she's the author of the book Built to Belong. In this conversation, Natalie reminds us that community is essential to thrive as business owners, mothers and humans. She empowers us to take action and create the community we are looking for in our lives.

Ashley is the owner of C&A Event Planning. She specializes Wedding planning, floral design, content creation and virtual assisting. Ashley has been in business for over 12 years, so she knows her stuff!! She loves to help people chase their dreams - whether it's wedding planning or building their business. Today we talk about the power of relationship building, community, & collaboration to grow your business. Ashley has moved a few times & successfully relaunched her business in each new place through community. Finding your people is so important to surviving as a small business owner & entrepreneur. I can't wait for you to hear our chat today! This podcast is hosted by Christi Johnson, leader of TuesdaysTogether Greenville, the local chapter of The Rising Tide Society. We are a community that exists to empower the creative economy and unite small business owners in the spirit of community over competition. We meet every month to learn & grow in business but also to support each other and cheer each other on in our business journeys. We believe that you were built to belong & that there is power in community. You can find more about TuesdaysTogether and The Rising Tide Society at greenville.therisingtidesociety.com Follow Ashley at caeventplanning.com Follow Christi at christijohnsoncreative.com

Today we are joined by Leah Weinberg to discuss the importance of NOT reinventing the wheel! In this episode we discuss all things systems, workflow, automations, self awareness and more, tune in to the episode to learn from Leah with us. About Our Guest: Leah Weinberg is the Owner & Creative Director of Color Pop Events -- a New York City-based wedding planning company that lives in the logistics, providing an unmatched focus on event details for clients. Celebrating eight years of business, Leah continues to leverage the organization skills, calm communication style, and ability to multi-task she initially developed as a commercial real estate lawyer in her previous career. Her colorful work and party planning tips have been published online and in print with Vogue, the New York Times, People, CNBC, Bravo, Martha Stewart, and The Knot, among others. Recently, Leah has been recognized as a 20 on the Rise winner by Honeybook and the Rising Tide Society, one of the 25 Young Event Pros to Watch by Special Events Magazine, and one of BizBash's Top 500 Event Pros in the US. A WeddingPro Educator with The Knot + WeddingWire since 2020, Leah travels throughout the country sharing insight with her peers regionally, as well as at national conferences such as ALT Summit, NACE Experience, and The Special Event. Find Her Here: Instagram: @colorpopevents Facebook: @colorpopevents Pinterest: @colorpopevents Thanks for checking out The Venue RX on Youtube. We are a team of content creators bringing you weekly reviews, tutorials, and business coaching videos. For a look at all things motivation, mindset, podcast interviews, and more...this is the place to be! BE A GUEST! If you are interested in being a guest on our show, or you know someone who you would recommend, go to our website and submit a request! We will review your application and get back to you promptly. ► Website http://thevenuerx.com/submit

Sarah Moore is local food blogger & instagrammer here in Greenville and she spotlights local small businesses & restaurants. Her blog, called Pimento & Prose, also features non-dairy and gluten-free recipes. She loves trying new restaurants in Greenville & if you're a Greenville foodie, you've probably seen her around on Instagram! In this episode, Sarah & I discuss what it's like navigating a food allergy or sensitivity, the importance of community, & we also play a little speed round of Greenville restaurants & what her top picks are for certain categories. She also shares her most popular recipe on her site for dairy-free and gluten-free cornbread. You don't want to miss it! This podcast is hosted by Christi Johnson, leader of TuesdaysTogether Greenville, the local chapter of The Rising Tide Society. We are a community that exists to empower the creative economy and unite small business owners in the spirit of community over competition. We meet every month to learn & grow in business but also to support each other and cheer each other on in our business journeys. We believe that you were built to belong & that there is power in community. You can find more about TuesdaysTogether and The Rising Tide Society at greenville.therisingtidesociety.com Follow Sarah at pimentoandprose.com Follow Christi at christijohnsoncreative.com

From photographer to community builder to author, my dear friend Natalie isn't afraid to go after what she wants. With the power that is radical curiosity, she's achieved so much in her lifetime, but humbly credits those around her for so much of what she's accomplished. In today's episode, I'm asking Natalie some of the tough questions about building community, navigating relationships with those who aren't supportive, and creating boundaries.You can view the full show notes, transcript, and resources for this episode and more at quiannamarie.com/podcast!Natalie Franke Hayes is an entrepreneur, mobilization marketer, community builder, and neuroscience nerd. As one of the Founders of the Rising Tide Society, the Head of Community at HoneyBook, and author of Built to Belong, she leads tens of thousands of creatives and small business owners while fostering a spirit of community over competition around the world.Mentioned in this Episode:instagram.com/nataliefrankenataliefranke.comBuilt to Belong See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There is so much power in doing mindset work. For years I have worked to shift many different mindsets to help me live a happy and healthier life. I'm still regularly working on ditching mindsets that don't serve me anymore and nurturing new ways of thinking. The mindset shifts I'm sharing with you today really have changed my life, for the better. I've grown by embracing community over competition, I've let go of things by embracing regular decluttering and so much more.Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/goodheartedpodcast Check out the Show Notes: https://www.goodheartedpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/29Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N_SNBTWnPxAMentioned in this episode ⬇️Episode 19 - Self-Help Books That Actually Helped Me: https://www.goodheartedpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/19 Rising Tide Society: https://www.honeybook.com/risingtide/Built to Belong pre-order: https://amzn.to/3inPCBDBad Body Image Day Checklist Free Download: https://sunny-teacher-9228.ck.page/42feb66354Episode 27 - Battling Bad Body Image Days: https://www.goodheartedpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/27The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://amzn.to/3A97oyGThe Purpose Show: https://alliecasazza.com/podcast/Declutter Like a Mother: https://amzn.to/2TXkzmSThe Glowponent Method: https://glowponent.com/Episode 10 - Unlocking a Positive Mindset with Callie Wylie: https://www.goodheartedpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/10

  TUNE IN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER Meghan Lynch is a Boston based destination wedding and elopement photographer specializing in adventurous celebrations of love around the world. Her photography business inspires wanderlust couples to get married in the locations that set their souls on fire whether that's in their hometown of historic Boston or at the base of the Swiss Alps. She has shot over 100 weddings globally and considers her style classic and candid. Meghan's Start Meghan talks about how she got started as a destination and elopement wedding photographer. When she was younger, Meghan always had a camera on her and loved taking photos of her family and friends. In college, she majored in media studies and digital arts. Meghan recommends googling photographers you admire and contacting them to see if you can be an assistant or shadow a wedding. By doing so, she learned editing styles, networked, and learned from the best photographers to help her avoid pitfalls along the way. Finding Her Niche Meghan shares about her love of wedding photography. Every couple and venue spot are different because each wedding experience is unique to each couple. Meghan traveled a lot before getting into the wedding photography business, and did not shoot a wedding on her own until she was 100% confident in photography and traveling experience. She shoots both domestically and internationally.  Planning and Preparing  Covid aside, Meghan and Rachael talk about the specifics of traveling from a photographer's perspective. Meghan shares about her specific traveler insurance, international carry on camera case, and suitcase for her photography gear. She never arrives the day before the wedding to avoid weather or accident related delays, and she uses the extra time to acclimate and head to the venue to go through the wedding route beforehand.  Photographing Elopements Meghan explains that while more traditional weddings tend to have more guests, intimate weddings and elopements have around 25 people or under, and the bride might not wear white wedding dresses.One of the main differences in photography is elopement photography involves location scouting. For smaller weddings, Meghan creates a day around something the couple loves because they oftentimes value experiences over things.  The Changing Definition of Elopement Meghan talks about how most people picture a couple running away to elope for various reasons, but this is not necessarily the case anymore. Elopements have begun trending due to COVID-19, and Meghan understands that couples still want to place value on their wedding day, so she takes care to capture the full day for them.  Dealing with Pressure Meghan talks about how on the elopement side of photography, when it is just her and the couple, there is more pressure because there aren't hundreds of guests snapping pictures the whole day. She is the sole person responsible for documenting their story, so she makes sure she is organized, comes prepared with two cameras, and makes sure she is a master in different parts of wedding photography before going solo.  COVID-19 Impact Meghan shares that she did not travel internationally in 2020, and each state had different wedding party size restrictions that were constantly changing. She tried to help relieve couples' stress and found the beauty of things in the backyard.  It's all in the Details Meghan talks about the little details she provides to bring joy to the couples she works with. She loves photographing couples, capturing their love story, and naivating them through the experience. Meghan personalizes a note, vow book, and something unique for the couple. She created a wedding and elopement guidebook with tips and ideas. She also checks in about the details of the wedding including updated guest count and the time meals will be served. She also sends out a gift card and checks in about 2 weeks before the wedding.  Favorite Location Meghan talks about meeting a couple on a hike in Switzerland then photographing their wedding the following year.  Editing Tips Meghan suggests that aspiring photographers discover the editing style they like, utilize user presets, and try Photo Mechanic software to save time while editing. She also suggests joining relevant Facebook groups and the Rising Tide Society for photographers both of which allow for communications and recommendations from other photographers.  Getting Into the Business Meghan talks about the need for aspiring photographers to assist, meet, and intern with photographers they admire online. She suggests taking an online photography course or reading photography blogs. To get into destination weddings, Meghan suggests taking road trips to areas where you want to shoot and hold free model calls. If you are flying throughout the USA or internationally, look on Google Flights or scottscheapflights to find affordable flight options. Updates and Connecting With Meghan Meghan talks about her recently launched print shop featuring landscapes and cityscapes as well as her downloadable pdf about how to become a second photographer at weddings to help you build your portfolio. She is currently booking for 2022, and you can contact her on her website meghanlynchphotography.com links + resources WHERE TO FIND MEGHAN LYNCH PHOTOGRAPHY website on instagram on facebook PINTEREST GET INSPIRED THE CC SPOTIFY PLAYLIST THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS FLODESK: GET 50% OFF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION BY CLICKING HERE  

Download Podcast Transcript Today's Newsworthy Founder is Praise Santos, the founder behind the photography studio ComePlum and fellow lover of puns, pretty things and people. Praise lives in San Francisco, California, where she does silly dances to loosen up female entrepreneurs during their personal brand photoshoots, builds her Google map locations of colors around the city to create eye-catching content for brands such as Lululemon and Adidas, and leads workshops for organizations such as The Golden State Warriors and BEI Hotel. Her photos have been featured in Vogue, Forbes, TechCrunch and the San Francisco Chronicle, and her project Ethical Weddings won a 20 On The Rise award by the 60,000+ member Rising Tide Society. In today's episode, Praise and I talk about how to be confident and ditch the squirrel hands on camera, how to be your own Instagram husband, a powerful revenue source in PR often overlooked, and much more. Praise teaches me about a new beverage that in her words is a warm hug in your belly, and she walks us through an impromptu live confident exercise.  Highlights:Praise's photography studio ComePlum specializes in capturing go-getter women who are impacting the world.Photos matter: a good photo generates engagement. In order to achieve a successful photo, Praise wants to get to know the brand or person behind the photoshoot. She then uses her resources and the camera to tell their unique story. Praise recommends taking different types of photos, with different styles and formats. She also suggests creating templates and media kits that you can send every time someone asks for information about your brand. She tells us what photos we should look to capture in our next session.If you can't hire a photographer (although it is highly recommended), learn to DIY. Praise has an e-book with tips and explanations to help you take a good photo. She answers all the questions clients have asked her throughout the years, including what to do with your hands.As a photographer, Praise works to help her clients feel confident in front of the camera. Having worked with everyday people and supermodels, she knows that everyone feels insecure about something, and that's normal. She leads us through a few exercises to feel confident in front of the camera.What is your aesthetic? For Praise, to find your aesthetic you have to think about your brand and your values, define your audience and what you want them to feel when they see your pictures. Customer experience is key! Most of her clients have referred her to new ones. Praise discovered that cultivating a positive customer experience is more important than the talent of the photographer. A good client relationship will bring more clients and make the old ones come back to you.  To get in touch with Praise and see her work, follow ComePlum on Instagram, and check her website. If you want to buy her e-book, go to her shop.  Do you want to know your personal brand vibes? Check this quiz. Interested in learning more about Pitchin'? Follow me on Instagram or book a Free Consultation here.Visit our homepage