Podcast appearances and mentions of shanna skidmore

FLASHBACK: Over two episodes, Kim sat down with Shanna Skidmore to talk about defining enough. This week we're replaying part one, where Kim and Shanna talk about pricing, calculating your "enough number," burnout and taking rests, and understanding what it is we actually want when we set goals. Look back to episode 33 for the second half of this conversation! Connect with Shanna: https://shannaskidmore.com/ Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology  Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology Connect with Kim: Site: https://kimbox.com  IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox 

If organizing your business finances is on your to do list for the year, today's episode is for you. I'm chatting with money expert, Shanna Skidmore, about how to set your business up for success this year.This episode is sponsored by BDOW!, formerly Sumo, the very best intelligent form and pop-up tool for your website. Deliver the right message, to the right visitor, using our advanced targeting rules. Whether you want to display a pop-up to only new visitors, or generate a unique discount code for those who subscribe to your list, you can get the job done using BDOW!As always, links and resources can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out over at https://daveyandkrista.com/set-up-business-financial-success-2025-btb-247/. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts.

Are you ready to kickstart 2025 with financial confidence? In this episode, I sit down with financial expert Shanna Skidmore to tackle a topic that many of us find overwhelming: finances! Shanna has nearly 20 years of experience in finance and an incredible ability to simplify the numbers that matter most. Together, we break down her 10-step checklist to help you feel empowered in your personal and business finances. This episode is packed with tons of advice to set you up for financial success!

This episode features a discussion from our member community with return guest, Shanna Skidmore. We know a lot of you have questions about business finances - so consider Shanna your TMA finance expert here to help you with the financial side of running your photography business. Today, we're covering topics like setting up a business structure, managing finances and taxes, and creating a financial system for your business. Connect with Shanna: Shanna's Website: https://shannaskidmore.com/ From pinching pennies to Regular Friday paydays: 3 Profit Boosting Money Moves to implement in your business today. Shanna's Free Training: https://shannaskidmore.com/training?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fshanna-skidmore.mykajabi.com%2Fa%2F2147826803%2FWdWoTHus Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology  Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology Connect with Kim: Site: https://kimbox.com  IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox 

Hey friends! Welcome to Girls' Night! I'm so excited about today's episode. Today we're talking about how to understand your personal finances and build a stronger relationship with your money! If you're someone who feels overwhelmed by budgets, savings, and investments, you're not alone. In this episode, we explore what financial freedom and security really mean — and why it doesn't require giving up everything that brings you joy (Any other coffee shop lovers appreciate that?). Our guest for today's episode is my new friend, Shanna Skidmore. Shanna is a former fortune 100 financial advisor turned business consultant, educator, and international speaker. With clients and students in more than 26 countries, Shanna has helped thousands of entrepreneurs over the last 15 years build profitable & sustainable businesses while leading a life they love. She also has amazing advice for managing your personal finances, whether you're an entrepreneur or not.  I loved this conversation because Shanna takes the scary or intimidating parts out of personal finances and offers really practical tips on how to set yourself up for a great financial future, whatever that looks like for you!  Okay, I cannot wait for you to hear from her. Let's dive in!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am so excited about today's guest— Shanna Skidmore, a former Fortune 100 financial advisor who is now a powerhouse in the world of business consulting and education! Known by her clients as the “Dream Releaser,” Shanna has dedicated over 15 years to helping entrepreneurs build businesses they're passionate about while living fulfilling lives! Tune in as we discuss Shanna's incredibly fascinating journey, from her transition from finance to helping creative entrepreneurs thrive. She shares how she grew her business revenue by an astounding 248% after stepping away from social media, a truly surprising move given today's online-centric world. Shanna also opens up about managing a multi six-figure business while working just twenty hours a week (yes, you read that right – twenty hours!) and balancing her roles as a wife, mother of two, and successful businesswoman. Shanna and I also discuss the importance of defining your own version of success and how to align your business strategies with your personal values and lifestyle, with Shanna offering some valuable insights into setting achievable goals, understanding what “enough” means for you, and thoughts on work-life harmony. Shanna even introduces us to her Blueprint Model, a versatile framework designed to help entrepreneurs build profitable and sustainable businesses that fit their unique needs! If you are curious about how to redefine your business approach and find balance in your life, trust me, you do not want to miss this episode. Tune in to gain inspiration and actionable advice from a true expert in the field!

In this week's episode, we are excited to share another success story with you. Meet Kate, a newborn and family photographer from Texas. In this episode, Kate is spilling the beans on tons of the best practices that she's used to build her business: encouraging clients to do a consultation before their sessions selling luxurious experiences and physical products to increase your average sale price point advice for raising prices that Kim has never heard before Kate's best business advice that she would give herself if she could go back in time how to define success in your business (with a callback to Shanna Skidmore's "enough number" from a previous episode of The Motherhood Anthology podcast!) and so much more! Connect with Kate: https://www.katemarieportraiture.com/ https://www.instagram.com/katemarieportraiture/ Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology  Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology

Have you ever wondered if you could run your business without Instagram? Thinking about a social media detox? How much time would you get back? How would it affect things like your revenue, your website traffic, and your overall visibility as a business owner? What other marketing tools would you use instead of social media? As someone who uses Instagram a lot in my marketing, I'm like the rest of us in that I have desired to throw in the towel from time to time, especially after moments like creating a reel that takes an hour to make and then feeling like it did nothing at all for your business. Raise your hand if you've ever been there. So whether you want to try no Instagram for a few months, no Instagram in your business permanently, or even if you're just like, “Hey, I want to be on this app less and not rely on it so much for my marketing”, this episode is for you. I'm chatting with the wonderful Shannon Skidmore who I just absolutely adore and she opens up a TON about exactly what it looked like for her to be off Instagram since 2017 (while still running a business with a podcast, courses, consulting, and all the things).Shanna really has it figured out when it comes to what it looks like to REALLY break up with Instagram. And if you don't know Shanna, she's a former Fortune 100 financial advisor, turned business consultant educator and international speaker with clients and students in more than 26 countries. I can't wait for you to hear her on the podcast today!Links Mentioned:- Read the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/253 - Watch the Episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prLw0wnGRY0- Grab The Profitability Playbook: https://shannaskidmore.com/playbook - Listen to Consider the Wildflowers (Elizabeth is on #43!): https://shannaskidmore.com/elizabeth-mccravy/ - Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy - Check Out Shanna's Website: https://shannaskidmore.com/ - Get on the waitlist for Podcast Success Blueprint: https://elizabethmccravy.com/psb - Shop Elizabeth McCravy Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop 

From quitting her job and starting a motherhood photography business to taking over her father's farm, moving cross country, and starting over with a completely new client base – Alex Smith, photographer behind love daphne mae photography, is no stranger to leaps of faith.Our conversation today was the reminder I needed to continually seek the life I want to live, and make sure my business is supporting that life. WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES :  shannaskidmore.com/alexandria-smith

Every entrepreneur has experienced the panic that comes with a slow sales month. After 10 years in business, our latest podcast guest has learned to deal with the ebbs and flows to make the most out of every season.Evelyn Henson is a watercolor artist based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She creates whimsical art designed to brighten people's homes and bring them a little sunshine. Catching the eye of celebrities like Reese Witherspoon, Evelyn's work has been featured by People Magazine, Southern Living, and Martha Stewart to name a few!WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/evelyn-henson

As a designer and stylist, Katherine helps small business owners simplify their wardrobe and gain back their confidence. In this episode, she shares how she designed her career around spending time with family, what it was like building a business with five kids at home, and why she chose to leave behind her lifelong dream of designing custom wedding dresses to pursue something new.WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/katherine-bignon

In this week's episode, we are excited to share another success story with you. Meet Kate, a newborn and family photographer from Texas. In this episode, Kate is spilling the beans on tons of the best practices that she's used to build her business: encouraging clients to do a consultation before their sessions selling luxurious experiences and physical products to increase your average sale price point advice for raising prices that Kim has never heard before Kate's best business advice that she would give herself if she could go back in time how to define success in your business (with a callback to Shanna Skidmore's "enough number" from a previous episode of The Motherhood Anthology podcast!) and so much more! Connect with Kate: https://www.katemarieportraiture.com/ https://www.instagram.com/katemarieportraiture/ Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology  Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology

Today we're navigating a topic that can cause quite a few of us to squirm: our relationship with money. But I've got good news, this won't be one of those discussions that stresses you out.  Instead, you'll laugh, learn, and leave feeling more empowered to take action based on what you learn about yourself.  So are you a spender, saver, avoider, or do you find yourself playing the financial martyr?  And are you different personally and professionally?  Let's find out from fractional CFO Shanna Skidmore.Blog Posts:My Monthly Money Workflow // How I organize my business finances!The Five Numbers Every Business Needs to Know!Marriage & Money: How to become a team in your finances3 Tips for Talking about Money with your PartnerThe 397 Challenge: this is a 3-day challenge that digs into personal finance for business owners and a preview of Shanna's personal finance course, Blueprint at Home. Consider the Wildflowers Podcast---Today's episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault. The doors are currently closed for The Planner's 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. -----Looking to save time in writing repetitive emails? Want to improve some of your client experience processes or package offerings?  Grab some of our most coveted templates and course offerings within The Planner's Vault Shop!

Shanna Skidmore is back for part 2 on this week's podcast. If you missed part 1, make sure to go back and listen to the first half of this incredible interview with such a special guest. In today's episode, Kim and Shanna talk about why Shanna decided to get off of Instagram, how to run a business in 2023 without using social media, Shanna's best advice for new business owners and how to balance life and business, and her hopes for her daughter when it comes to her business and impact. Connect with Shanna: https://shannaskidmore.com/ Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology  Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology

Over the next two episodes, Kim sits down with Shanna Skidmore to talk about defining enough. This week, in part one, Kim and Shanna talk about pricing, calculating your "enough number," burnout and taking rests, and understanding what it is we actually want when we set goals. Join us next week for the second half of this important conversation full of advice that is relevant to all entrepreneurs. Connect with Shanna: https://shannaskidmore.com/ Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology  Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology

When your hobby becomes a business and then your business becomes the thing that is supporting your family, what does that look like? Tiffany talks with business owner, strategist and consultant, Shanna Skidmore about her journey into accidental entrepreneurship and the road of curiosity that got her there. Shanna is passionate about helping people start their business with all the fundamental tools and strategies that will lead them to be successful and happy. Shanna Skidmore is a business strategist and life coach. Nicknamed the “dream-releaser” by her clients, she helps entrepreneurs make money doing what they love by building profitable & sustainable businesses. For the past 10 years she has been immersed in the world of small business development and finance. By studying patterns of success she created THE BLUEPRINT MODEL, an exclusive business development program based on principles she found to be key indicators of success. Her background in finance, psychology and art have allowed her to marry the world of business and creativity. Her greatest joy is watching others transform their stories and build businesses and  lives they love!   For more from Tiffany, sign up for her newsletter.   Follow Shanna Skidmore: Find the Blueprint Model here at shannaskidmore.com Podcast - shannaskidmore.com/consider-the-wildflowers Connect with Shanna - linkedin.com/in/shanna-skidmore     Show theme by Brice Johnson

In this episode, Shanna Skidmore and I discuss overcoming obstacles and what to do when you fail. Stay till the end for bonus tax hacks! Are you in? Hit play! Meet Shana: Shanna Skidmore is former fortune 100 financial advisor turned business consultant, educator, and international speaker with clients and students in more than 26 countries. Nicknamed the “dream–releaser” by her clients, she's helped business owners around the world build lives and businesses they love! Her greatest joy in life (besides being a wife and mama), is helping others chase after their dreams. After working alongside thousands of creative entrepreneurs, Shanna took the most confusing, frustrating, frequently asked (and frequently wine-and-tears accompanied) business concepts—financial planning, strategy, scale, mindset—and simplified them. With a background in finance, psychology, and art she has successfully married the world of business and creativity, and now uses her 15+ years of experience to teach and consult with business owners around the world through her signature program, The Blueprint Model. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES  

Are you ready to gain clarity and confidence in your business finances? Maybe you peek at your numbers every couple of months, but let's be honest, that just isn't good for your business and it is probably adding to the intimidation and overwhelm of the task. In this episode, Shanna Skidmore, of Skidmore Consulting shares how she crafted her experience as a Fortune 100 Financial Advisor and is now helping entrepreneurs and her students build a profitable business they are comfortable and aligned with. If you are ready to set up a “money date” that will help make managing money much less stressful, this episode is for you!Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Learn how to conduct an effective “money date” for your business.Dive into Shanna's easy-to-follow system to kickstart your financial journey.Be motivated to get comfortable with your finances and get over your fear of peeking at the numbers in your business.Check out Shanna's FREE 5-day "bringing basics back challenge" click HEREFull Show Notes Here!Mentioned ResourcesThe Bookkeeping Template For Creatives and use code PODCAST for 20% off!Profitability PlaybookBlueprint ModelConnect with Shanna WebsiteConsider the Wildflowers PodcastConnect with DollyInstagramFacebookPinterestThanks for joining us on The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please:Sign up for weekly reminders to stay up to date on all things systems and workflow magic (tips to better automate the backend of your business) by snagging this FREE resource (how to automate the backend of your offers, opt-ins, and bundles)Post a screenshot & some of your favorite key takeaways on your IG story and tag me @dollydelongeducation so I can repost it!Leave a 5-star review or rating on Apple or Spotify (and subscribe too!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shanna Skidmore joins me on the podcast to chat about her system for organizing personal finances and what business numbers you should be reviewing at the end of the year.We start the conversation, however, discussing her time away from her business from mid 2019-mid 2020. The short version of the story is that after her biggest launch ever in 2019, she walked away from her business with the intention of not returning. We talk about that season, her experience being away from her business and what she learned from it. This was one of my favorite conversations of 2022, largely because of the first half of our conversation. So if you have the time, I highly encourage you to listen to the entire episode because there's just so much good stuff to be found in what Shanna shares around her experience closing up shop.But, if you are here for the financial stuff, I'll put a timestamp in the episode description so you know where to jump. Shanna's content is top-notch, I took a full page of notes just based the financial portion of our conversation, and Krista and I are planning on completing the activity she shares during our year-end review.As always, links and resources are in the show notes, including Shanna's Year-End Review activity. Check it out at daveyandkrista.com. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review at Apple Podcasts. It really helps.0:00 Intro and catching up34:46 Personal finance or business finance is one of the least talked about subjects36:44 Start creating your budget by finding your bare bone minimum expenses40:58 Then you can add in the lifestyle expenses43:13 What tips do you have for living in the want?46:20 Determine your values first48:10 What approach do you take to year end review from a business standpoint?49:40 Compare revenue and expenses year to year51:31 Pro tip: Talk to your CPA in November for tax prep54:41 Evaluate and ask yourself if your work brings joyDisclaimer: I am not a financial expert and the information shared during this episode is for informational purposes only and not for purposes of providing accounting or financial advice. You should contact a financial expert or accountant to obtain advice with respect to any particular financial issue or problem.

Today Krista and I are sharing three activities that we will doing together during our year-end review and planning meeting. While these activities aren't the only things we'll be discussing, we thought it would be more helpful to give y'all an idea of what sorts of things we focus on during these meetings vs. how to plan the meeting (more on that in a minute).We discuss an activity that will help kick things off and set the tone for the meeting that analyzes both the revenue driving activities of the business and how the team feels about those activities. Then we jump into an overview of how we examine our finances. We don't go into great detail because I'm releasing an episode in a few weeks with financial expert Shanna Skidmore who helps us explore this. And we end by discussing some of the marketing related efforts that we're going to take another look at.We have a few goals during these sorts of meetings. One is efficiency. And by that, I mean we want to figure out how we can do more with less—which ultimately means that we're figuring out what we can eliminate so as to make better use of our time and resources. It can be difficult cutting things out, but it's always amazing to me the growth that a little pruning can bring about. Beyond that, we of course want to create some space to get on the same page and dream together a bit about what the next year could look like.Sometimes the middle of these conversations aren't always easy—especially if you have a partner that you work alongside—they might have a totally different assessment of the year and what should be done the following year. God knows that has occasionally been the case with Krista and me… but these conversations are so necessary to have, and I'm always so grateful afterwards for having had them.There are so many ways to make your year-end review or planning meetings more effective. We don't jump into actually how to plan these reviews, although we do have other episodes that cover such things. Regardless of what your end-of-year meeting looks like, we hope you find one or more of these activities helpful.As always, links and resources can be found in the show notes. Check ‘em out at https://daveyandkrista.com/ And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts.Find it quickly here (in the podcast):0:00 Intro4:31 Year end review7:31 Graph with four quadrants to help evaluate goals8:43 Upper left quadrant, things that drive revenue but you don't want to be doing8:57 Upper right quadrant, things that drive revenue and you want to be doing9:06 Lower right quadrant, things that you want to be doing but aren't driving revenue9:11 Lower left quadrant, things that don't drive revenue and you don't want to be doing14:23 Financial evaluation16:59 Freedom to cancel a tool you once purchased18:15 Helps to keep track of expenses throughout the year20:57 Marketing evaluation25:05 Evaluate relevant content frequently

Can you build a successful online business WITHOUT social media? If this thought ever crossed your mind, you're going to love today's conversation. My guest today is Shanna Skidmore, a former Fortune 100 financial advisor who turned into a business consultant helping entrepreneurs dig through the data, optimize the metrics and get a firm grasp on the finances (something most of us don't like to do).  On top of all that, Shanna has also built her incredibly successful business and she's done it off of social media. You read that right, she's built a successful online business off social media. Is that even viable? Is that even an option? Did she sacrifice millions of dollars in doing that? Well, today we're digging into it. We're going to ask her all the questions about how she did it, when she made that transition, what it looks like and how you can do it too.  Let's dive into it! IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: [3:20] Social Media Independent Business [13:35] Detoxification Process  [24:20]  The Vulnerability of Social Media [33:28]  The Phased Approach  [42:14]  You Need the Right Audience  [47:06]  It is Possible  SHOW NOTES: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode142             RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Visit Shanna's website: https://shannaskidmore.com/  Connect with Shanna: https://shannaskidmore.com/newsletter  Listen to Consider The Wildflowers podcast: https://shannaskidmore.com/consider-the-wildflowers/  Did this episode resonate with you? Help spread the message by rating and leaving a review for the show here! Connect with me on Instagram! 

It's time to read the story within the numbers. Tune in to find out more!   Episode Introduction:  In this week's episode of Law Chat with Girija, we are joined by Shanna Skidmore who talks to us about all things money. She tells us how to determine our hourly prices as well as guides us on efficient product pricing.   Episode Summary:  Shanna walks us through her diverse experience in the finance world as well as her struggles with entrepreneurship. She shares a lot of tangible tips to help you do better with the finances in your business.   Main Takeaways: Start your business with one niche and once your business starts to gain traction, branching out becomes easier. COGS - Cost of Goods Sold. Cost is made up of three factors: Material Cost Labor Cost Your Time When you completely understand why you charge what you charge, it's much easier to sell that pricing to a client. Wealth is not about how much money you make, it's about how you spend the money you make. Focus on the end goal and then figure out the route to get there. It doesn't have to be popular, it has to work for you.   Resources:  Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens   Find Shanna Skidmore: Website: https://shannaskidmore.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannaskidmore YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTMB8So9Q5H9ameE3HX679w Podcast: https://shannaskidmore.com/consider-the-wildflowers/ Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for the episode here: https://youtu.be/xrg2-zMS3m0   Connect With Girija: Website: https://www.gbplaw.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbplaw/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBPLaw/   Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/law-chat-with-girija/id1528580730   Get the FREE Five Day Legal Audit: https://yourcontractbuddy.com/5-day-free-legal-audit-challenge/   Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: ​​https://www.facebook.com/groups/lawchat   Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At: https://yourcontractbuddy.com/

What is Enough? It's a question Shanna Skidmore has become known for, but to Shanna's surprise knowing what you need to fund the life you want and keep the business lights on wasn't a question many in the finance world felt was important to ask. In fact, she once had a mentor tell her “if you don't want more money you're just lying to yourself.” Redefining Success. Defining Enough. Building a business on your own terms. Sounds good in theory, but what does it look like to actually build a business that serves your life and your bank account? Today I'm handing over the mic and scooting over to the hotseat! You'll hear my own story of leaving the world of corporate finance to start my own consulting firm. Why I tend to walk in the opposite direction as most business “gurus” and financial guys. And how simply sharing my own money philosophy of “defining enough” revolutionized an entire industry. WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/shanna-skidmore

Well, today is part two of a wrap-up of my break from social media, and I took six months off and I'm just talking about the impact it's had on my life and my work. And today we're going to get practical. I'm going to answer some questions about, practically, how did I pull myself away from social media? What did that look like? How did I fill my time? But I'm most excited about my conversation with my friend Shanna Skidmore(!), which will happen later in this episode. So, I'll answer some questions first, then I'll ask Shanna some questions, and we had the most amazing conversation about it and how to build a life that you want. For the full show notes, head to nancyray.com/podcast/146.   Resources from this episode: The Blueprint Model + Nancy's offer Toggl Shanna's website Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

If you haven't built a business with a solid foundation, you may find yourself struggling to be both profitable and sustainable. As entrepreneurs, it's so important to be armed with the building blocks for a sustainable business while having guidance with your finances! In today's episode, Shanna Skidmore joins us to share how you can […] The post Episode 99: Building a Profitable and Sustainable Business with Shanna Skidmore appeared first on Laylee Emadi Photography Blog.

For the last six months, I've taken a break from social media and it has been so good. Today, I'm going to give you an update on how I liked it, what I missed, the best lessons I learned and how I'm going to do things differently when I come back. This is a topic I'm passionate about; I strongly believe we can't just let technology into our lives without being extremely thoughtful about it.  Because I want to leave you with my heart and my thoughts from my own experience, along with some practical tips on how to use social media rightly in our lives, and what rhythms did I replace social media—with and all that good practical stuff, I've actually decided to separate this into a two-part series. So this is going to be part one, which is the “heart” part of it—lessons, all about what I've learned and next week is going to be the practical side of it, and I'm going to have a special guest (and I'm really excited about that!). Now, before I jump into part one, I want to let you know about my special guest and an amazing live webinar that she's teaching on February 17th. Her name is Shanna Skidmore. I admire her SO much. I have learned so much from her and she actually runs her entire business without social media and it's for creative entrepreneurs—in a space that you would really think she should maybe be on social media. And one of the comments I get all the time is, oh, you know, I wish I could take a break from social, but my work depends on it, or I can never take a break from social media because it's directly tied to my income, or I'd leave it if I could, but I can't because my work depends on it. My friend Shanna has kind of challenged that thought and has been a trailblazer and honestly, such an example to me on how to run a successful business that's profitable without social media, or if you'd rather—with limited social media. Now, the webinar is called The Art of Six Figures: How to Build a Thriving Business on Your Own Terms. And that's the point! It's building a business that you love, and engaging with your work and with social media on your terms, with healthy boundaries and clarity.  Okay, I could literally talk about this all day because I love her. I've learned so much from her. And I think she answers a question a lot of creatives are wondering, which is how you can do this. So I wanted to share this resource with you! You can sign up right here! Also—spoiler alert—Shanna and I are going to be teaming up for something really good about this topic and about her webinar. So if you want to be in the know, be sure you're on my email list, and I'll be sure to tell you there or tune in next week and you'll learn a little bit more about it then, as well.  For the full show notes, head to nancyray.com/podcast/145.   Resources from this episode: Shanna's Webinar: The Art of Six Figures Join my email list Free Download: A Vision For Your Season Episode 042 - Book | Switch On Your Brain The Self-Driven Child, by William Stixrud and Ned Johnson Nancy Ray Book Club Episode 135 - An Update On My Social Media Break Episode 088 - Book | Digital Minimalism Episode 138 - 3 Habits to Put Social Media in its Place (Ep. 12 Replay) Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

What I've realized as I've been on this journey to creating a business that allows me to life the life of my dreams, not the other way around.. Is that I don't have to sacrifice money or impact while still making time for what matters most - freedome and flexibility.  In today's episode, I share some of the lessons I've learned in bringing more hygge into my business, and building a business that serves my life.  Links mentioned in the episode: Shanna Skidmore 015 - Growing your confidence as a creative 007 - The Power of Saying No

In the episode I answer the following frequently asked pricing questions:  1) Is there a formula for pricing or do I just need to guess my prices?  There is a pricing formula! In this episode I answer 7 questions and this is my most popular - Is there a formula I can use or should I just guess my prices? I also put together a Free Guide that will take you through the Pricing Formula. If you’re a visual learner (especially when it comes to numbers) I think you’ll find it very helpful.  (answer inspired by business finance hero Shanna Skidmore) 2) How do I price correctly when everyone else in my industry isn’t? Stay in your lane! There is more to this answer, but basically, I just encourage people to not look at the competition, but rather, look at the data and the facts. To run your business and for your business to be sustainable you NEED to price properly. 3) Should I list my prices on my website? I encourage you to get in front of your potential buyers in a conversation through email, over the phone, or by skype. If your prices are on your website, you may deter some people from even contacting you. These people may actually be willing to pay your price after you take them through a nurturing sales process. In a nutshell, you want to have as many people enquire as possible to have the best chance at converting the most people into high paying clients. Inside the episode, I give some ideas of when you need to have your prices on your website, but these are only in unique cases. 4) How should I price my services to friends and family? Short answer - just be consistent. It’s up to you! 5) Do I have to raise my prices to make more profit? Or is there another way to make more money? You can do other things such as decrease the costs in your business. The other option is to get more clients, but that’s not usually the desired outcome because that means more time investment. Basically you have two options to increase profit - increase price or decrease spending. 6) If I know I need to increase my prices, what do I do with current clients on retainers?  Communication is key and incrementally increasing your prices by 10-20% (no more) at a time. It’s also important to show how you’ll be adding value with the price increase. This will reassure current clients. Obviously, if you have one-off clients, you cannot increase your price. 7) What if people don’t book me because my prices are too high? You don’t want everyone to book you. The aim should be to get 30% of your enquiries turning into clients. Not everyone. Not everyone will pay your price and that’s ok. Links mentioned in this episode:  > Pricing Formula - This pricing formula guarantees profit every time. > Hannah Murphy & Jess Shipton Episode > Copywriter - Elise Hodge > Copywriter - Ashlyn Carter > The School of Beautiful Business - Waitlist > Two Warm Hands - Ceramicist > My facebook group “Make It - The Creative Business Podcast” > Shanna Skidmore

I got to thinking, what if I went back and started my business over? What would I change? What would I do differently? What did I learn the hard way that I wouldn't do again? What were the GAME CHANGERS for my business and brand growth? That's what today's episode is all about! If you're a creative business owner, tune in and hear what worked then, what still works now, and what I would change if I started my business today! Links mentioned in this episode: Honeybook (Save 50% off your subscription HERE!) Shanna Skidmore & The Blueprint Model The Finding Your Focus Podcast is now called The Tiffany Farley Podcast! All show notes are now archived on tiffanyfarley.com.Connect with Tiffany and Browse episodes athttps://tiffanyfarley.com/podcast

Shanna Skidmore is a business strategist and financial coach for creative entrepreneurs. Nicknamed “The Dream Releaser” by her clients, she helps others make money by doing what they love. With backgrounds in finance, psychology, and art, she was able to marry those things together, rolling business and creativity all into one. Her greatest joy is watching others transform their stories, building businesses, and help others live the life they love.

Shanna Skidmore is a business strategist and financial coach for creative entrepreneurs. Nicknamed “The Dream Releaser” by her clients, she helps others make money by doing what they love. With backgrounds in finance, psychology, and art, she was able to marry those things together, rolling business and creativity all into one. Her greatest joy is watching others transform their stories, building businesses, and help others live the life they love.

The biggest part of running a business is making sure that you're making money, but there are so many parts to business finances that it can be confusing. In this episode, financial advisor to creatives and money guru Shanna Skidmore is breaking down all the need-to-know terms for us and giving us her best tips on making sure your business is profitable and sustainable. Grab the SHOWNOTES: hayleyluckadoo.net/post/shanna Join the Facebook community: facebook.com/groups/femalesonfireinsiders Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/femalesonfire

Money is one of the biggest things people hate talking about - making it, managing it, and everything that comes in between. We know we need it and we know we should manage it well. Even as small business owners it's hard to know what to charge yourself at, how to discuss money with clients, and even how we deal with money in general. We love talking about our purpose for our business but get totally anxious when discussing the actual finances of it. Today's episode is for everyone who struggles with talking about finances and money. We are joined by financial and business consultant, Shanna Skidmore, as she shares everything we need to know when it comes to money and happiness. About Shanna Just a numbers girl living in a creative world. Shanna is here to help you make money doing what you love! As a Former Fortune 100 financial advisor turned business consultant for creative entrepreneurs, she's on a mission to bridge the gap between the world of money and creative entrepreneurship so you can feel confident in your finances, clarity in your direction, and freedom to go on creating just as long as your heart desires! The Biggest Finance Advice to Small Business Owners Keep your business account separate. No matter how much you're making, it's important to keep everything in one place. Hire a bookkeeper. A bookkeeper is a person whose job is to keep records of the financial affairs of a business. By keeping a record, you're able to see where your business is at all times so there is no guesswork.Track your time. When you track all your time on a certain project, you can start determining the value of everything you're doing. You can then work backwards and learn what you need to price yourself or your services at. Shanna recommends using Toggl to track your time. The Four Money Mindsets These money personalities are how you feel about money to your core. Once you recognize your feelings with it, you can start making decisions and affects your actions based around that. Spender - spending money makes them feel secure, gives lavish gifts, spend for approval or love, believe that more money is the solution to the problem Saver - love security, they feel like no amount of money is enough money, they are afraid the money will go away, have a hard time of letting go, they need to learn it's okay to spend money Avoider - doesn't “do” numbers, doesn't want to know what the numbers actually are, they experience a lack of confidence, they'll price lower, lack of interest Martyr - believes the desire for money is evil so they give it all away, they sacrifice themselves, they give discounts, they have a hard time sticking to price, they don't hold on money for themselves** Looking for clarity in your business? Take's Shanna's FREE online coaching assessment Find Shanna Skidmore Online • Website • Instagram • Facebook • Pinterest • YouTube Find The Creative Legacy Podcast Online • Website • Instagram • Facebook • The Creative Legacy Podcast Group Find Sarah Online • Website • Instagram • Facebook • YouTube Find Shaunae Online: • Website • Instagram • Facebook

Shanna Skidmore, leading business consultant and coach is the guest on The Flower Podcast. Shanna shares with Scott Shepherd her journey with flowers and how they shaped what has now become a business helping creatives build their future. We discuss goals, social media, marketing, and of course flowers. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

A lot of us creatives are resistant to the cultural idea of ‘more is better,’ some even going so far as to view money as a dirty thing. Yet we HAVE to be profitable to continue doing our creative work. So, how do we come to understand the numbers without getting lost in a more-more-more mentality? How do we decide what is ‘enough’ and design a business to fit the life we want? Shanna Skidmore is a business strategist and finance coach who teaches creative entrepreneurs how to build a profitable business that works for the life they want. She combines her background in business, finance, psychology and art to support creatives in defining ‘enough’ and developing a business model that allows them to continue with their craft and make a living doing what they love. Her signature program, the Blueprint Model, offers makers, artists and creatives a step-by-step process for building a business based on their own version of success. Today, Shanna joins me explain her role in bridging the gap between finance and creativity, using the idea of ‘enough’ to measure individual success. We discuss Shanna’s long-term moratorium on social media, and she shares how the experience forced her to build a ‘marketing sundae’—diversifying her strategy to include SEO, email and Pinterest. Shanna describes how she came to design her signature Blueprint Model, her decision to offer the program as an online course, and the Blueprint’s aim to teach strategic thinking. Listen in for Shanna’s insight around sales for creative entrepreneurs and learn to find contentment in where you are right now! What You Will Learn Shanna’s role in bridging the gap between finance and creativity How profitability allows us to continue doing creative work Why Shanna focuses on the idea of ‘enough’ vs. ‘more’ The concept of time as a form of currency Shanna’s year-long moratorium on social media How to build a ‘marketing sundae’ with email, SEO and Pinterest How Shanna designed her signature Blueprint Model Shanna’s decision to offer the Blueprint Model as an online course How the Blueprint Model teaches creatives to think strategically Shanna’s insight on finding contentment in where you are now The common struggles among creatives regarding pricing and cost Shanna’s advice for creatives around practicing sales language Connect with Shanna Shanna’s Website Shanna on Pinterest Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned The Blueprint Model The Blueprint Collection Pricing for Creatives on If I Made Planoly Marie Forleo Elizabeth Suzann on Raw Milk EP003 Elizabeth’s Money Talk Blog Post ConvertKit Infusionsoft MailChimp Tonic Site Shop Showit  

Today we are talking numbers with Shanna Skidmore. We chat about how to use numbers to understand and grow our businesses. Shanna also breaks down having a life and business you love and why she took a break from social media. This is a great conversation about life, business and money!   About Shanna:Hey! I’m Shanna, a business strategist & financial coach.I believe you can make money doing what you love. You just need some tools to get you there. If you've ever dreamed of starting your own business, or you're in the weeds of growing that business of your dreams now, then we're gonna get along just fine!

After working alongside thousands of creative entrepreneurs on their business strategy and financial goals, I took the most confusing, frustrating, frequently asked (and frequently wine-and-tears accompanied) business concepts—financial planning, productivity, strategy, scale, mindset—and simplified them.  My husband says my creative genius is simplifying complicated things. I like that.
 
After ten years in the financial industry, I knew firsthand that a few simple (but not easy) steps had the power to transform a story. I helped failing businesses start thriving in less than 12 months. I served burned out creative professionals helping them to take month-long sabbaticals in less than 12 months. I saw women feel proud of the money they were contributing to their household.
 
Now I teach those steps to as many creative entrepreneurs as I possibly can. Website: https://shannaskidmore.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannaskidmore/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannaskidmore Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shannaskidmore/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTMB8So9Q5H9ameE3HX679w   Links: Google Keep The Blueprint Model   To get 50% off your first year with Honeybook, go to positivelycreative.net/honeybook!   About The Positively Creative Podcast: The Positively Creative Podcast was created by Dorothy Collier, artist of Dorothy Art, for creative entrepreneurs. When Dorothy started having a positive outlook on every aspect of her life, including her art career, the creativity and opportunities started overflowing! Join her as she chats with other small business owners, discussing the ins and outs of how to run a creative business and how they make it in their respective fields. To learn more about The Positively Creative Podcast, visit our website or head over to our Patreon page! You can also find Dorothy on Instagram at @positivelycreativepodcast and @dorothyart!

If you think success means a 7-figure business, wearing a pantsuit, and working around the clock...you might be right! Financial Coach, Shanna Skidmore shares her thoughts on what success truly means, her year OFF social media (and what the heck happened to her business during that time), and how to best price your product/services. SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/life-first-business-second INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper

Ready to elevate your brand? Feel like you've been treading water for way too long? Take a listen as I share the nitty gritty on what it takes for you to step up and elevate your brand. BGC ANNOUNCEMENTS * Welcome to the 152nd episode of the Boss Girl Creative Podcast!! Today's topic is all about learning how to elevate your brand. * Have comments or questions? Tweet/IG using the hashtag #BOSSGIRLQA or call in: (707) BOSS-GIRL * Support Boss Girl Creative endeavors by joining the BGC Crew! * Join me in the Facebook Group on Wednesday nights at 9pm CST for a live Q&A answer session!! Send me your questions through email, phone or #BOSSGIRLQA on Twitter/Instagram * Want a direct link to the podcast feed? Click here. * Use these Hashtags on Social Media: #bossgirlcreative #bossgirlchat INSIDE THIS EPISODE * Focus & Clarity * Destination Brand * Less is More * Be Irresistible * You are Magical * Understanding Your Customer * Know Your Worth * Building Trust * Be Brave RESOURCES MENTIONED **Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services.** * Here's my Course!!! Unlocking Your SEO Potential * Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirl * Books by Fiona Humberstone: Brand Brilliance: Elevate Your Brand, Enchant Your Audience and How to Style Your Brand: Everything You Need to Know to Create a Distinctive Brand Identity * Shout-out to Justine with Justine's Flowers * Shout-out to Shanna Skidmore from The Blueprint Model EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY EPISODE 151 - LAUNCHING A SUCCESSFUL SERIES EPISODE 120 - DISCLOSURES: AN INTERVIEW WITH THE FTC EPISODE 108 - USING FACEBOOK GROUPS FOR YOUR BIZ & BLOG FIND TAYLOR ONLINE Blog - taylorbradford.com Instagram - @taybradfordblog Facebook - taybradfordblog Pinterest - taybradfordblog Twitter - @taybradfordblog HELP SPREAD THE BOSS GIRL LOVE! It would be amazeballs if you shared Boss Girl Creative Podcast with your fellow Boss Girls on twitter. Click here to tweet some love! If you love this podcast, head on over to iTunes and kindly leave a rating, a review and subscribe! WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE BOSS GIRL CREATIVE PODCAST Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via Boss Girl Creative Newsletter Click here to subscribe via Stitcher FEEDBACK + PROMOTION You can ask your questions and leave your comments by either calling (707) BOSS-GIRL, emailing hello@bossgirlcreative.com or go to the Boss Girl Creative Facebook group!

Shanna Skidmore is a business strategist and financial coach. Nicknamed the “dream-releaser” by her clients, she helps entrepreneurs make money doing what they love by building profitable & sustainable businesses. For the past 12 years she has been immersed in the world of small business development and finance. By studying patterns of success, she now coaches and consults with creative entrepreneurs on business principles she found to be key indicators of success. Her background in finance, psychology, and art have allowed her to marry the world of business and creativity. Her greatest joy is watching others transform their stories and build businesses & lives they love!

Creatives hate talking about money. But you can't avoid talking finances for business. Shanna gives us the lowdown on how to take hold of this area in our lives and talks about developing a blueprint for your creative business.    Website – https://shannaskidmore.com/   Business Blueprint – https://becreativepodcast.com/blueprint  

In this episode of Office Talk, I got a chance to chat with Shanna Skidmore, a business strategist and financial coach for creative entrepreneurs. I could definitely relate to Shanna, whose primary business goal is to simplify the seemingly daunting task of finance for her clients and set them up with the basic financial knowledge they need to take their businesses to the next level. For most creatives, finance and law can appear so overwhelming, but as Shanna shares with us, there are very few things you need to know, and once you know them, you’ll find it’s really not as complicated as you’d imagine. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE The most common pitfalls that Shanna sees creative entrepreneurs making and how to avoid them How to calculate pricing based on profit and what to do if your prices are higher than you think clients are willing to pay How time-tracking saved Shanna’s business, plus her favorite app for time-tracking Why knowing the purpose of your business is essential to its success Why Shanna recommends sabbaticals for creative entrepreneurs and why it’s so much easier than you think A bit about Shanna’s background as a financial planner and how she grew into her current business of helping creative entrepreneurs master finance   To learn more and get the show notes, visit: www.annettestepanian.com/podcast/25

Today I’m introducing you to the incredible Shanna Skidmore. Shanna is an expert when it comes to helping other entrepreneurs tackle their finances and know their numbers. By doing this, even the biggest goals seem achievable through defining what is “enough.” I’m excited for this one because I think it’s something people shy away from. As a numbers addict, I am one person who can tell you that knowing your numbers will provide both clarity and confidence, while allowing you to say “Yes” to the right opportunities, and “No” to the things that might not be the perfect fit!

In this episode of Office Talk, I got a chance to chat with Shanna Skidmore, a business strategist and financial coach for creative entrepreneurs. I could definitely relate to Shanna, whose primary business goal is to simplify the seemingly daunting task of finance for her clients and set them up with the basic financial knowledge they need to take their businesses to the next level. For most creatives, finance and law can appear so overwhelming, but as Shanna shares with us, there are very few things you need to know, and once you know them, you’ll find it’s really not as complicated as you’d imagine. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE The most common pitfalls that Shanna sees creative entrepreneurs making and how to avoid them How to calculate pricing based on profit and what to do if your prices are higher than you think clients are willing to pay How time-tracking saved Shanna’s business, plus her favorite app for time-tracking Why knowing the purpose of your business is essential to its success Why Shanna recommends sabbaticals for creative entrepreneurs and why it’s so much easier than you think A bit about Shanna’s background as a financial planner and how she grew into her current business of helping creative entrepreneurs master finance   To learn more and get the show notes, visit: www.annettestepanian.com/podcast/25