Big Fun, Small Business: An audio sketchbook for building a business that feels good

Do you consider yourself creative? If you don’t why not? Is it because you’re not artistic? Or maybe because you “can’t draw”? Well, today I’m chatting with Paulette Erato all about creativity, and I’m hoping it’ll help you see yourself in a whole new light. Paulette and I talk about: What it really means to be creative How you can reframe your definition of creativity Why you shouldn’t worry abou...

Today Taran Conwell and I are talking about the famous naptime hustle. This idea that you can be a stay at home mom and have a job and make money. In the online business world, lots of folks are promising you how easy it can be, how little you have to work to make full time income, and how quickly you can get your business off the ground. We're busting the myths and talking about the truth be...

Here’s the deal. I get this whole idea of not trading time for money. It sounds great. I don’t have to work, and I get money. You know what else sounds great? Winning the lottery. Or like that episode of Saved By the Bell when they were at the mall early to try to get U2 tickets and they found that bag of money just sitting there in the planter by the bench. Remember that episode? Sometimes I feel...

Today I'm chatting with my client turned friend Julie Brown. She’s a keynote speaker, networking expert, author and podcaster. And she’s funny as shit, which is why I think we’re a match made in heaven. I’m Julie’s right hand ma’am when it comes to all her content, including her weekly newsletter,  but she totally has a hand in the stories we tell, which is what I think makes the newsletter s...

When you’re a solopreneur it’s pretty hard to draw that hard line between life and business. Especially if you’re a personal brand. So the idea that we can infuse more fun into one and it’ll benefit the other is pretty cool to me. Today on the show I’m talking to Lara Haver about how (and why) you should infuse more fun into your life and business. And don’t worry, if you think you’re not “fun” or...

Have you ever felt like you sucked at making goals. I mean, maybe you’re good at making them but it’s the keeping them part that you’re not so hot at? Ok, same. And this episode is for us. I’m talking with Lara Buelow today. She’s a certified professional coach that specializes in mid-career transitions and life design. But she also runs this really cool 30 day challenge called That Moxie Life. La...

My 2023 word of the year is: LIFE FORCE. 💥 But Life Force is another idea or tool that they cover in the movie Stutz, that I recently watched and I’ve been obsessed with. Click play above to listen as I go over all things LIFE FORCE. What it is. Why I chose it for my word(s) of the year. And what I’m gonna try to do more of in 2023. Click here for the transcripts And don’t forget to let me know i...

What do you have to contribute to the Online Business World? I mean, no pressure you don't HAVE to contribute anything, but you might do it by accident How so many things we consider "normal" weren't a thing until someone made them up How can you make space in your life and brain for your next big idea? The Anti-Hustle Holiday Countdown starts on December 1st! Click here for th...

How to gain confidence in your business: You have to do the dang thing (not sexy I know) Creating your own way of doing things helps you find a way that works for your brain How other people's systems are the opposite of a short cut The Anti-Hustle Holiday Countdown starts on December 1st! Click here for the transcripts 🪩 Check out The Playhouse: A networking community for creative business...

How to create an easy workflow for your podcast series: The system is easy (and set up in Google Doc) but truth be told, there's a lot of steps. I dive deep into the steps to go from recording prep to posted! How I'm replacing audiograms this year The Anti-Hustle Holiday Countdown starts on December 1st! Click here for the transcripts 🪩 Check out The Playhouse: A networking community fo...

Is hosting a private podcast series right for you and your business? I'm running through all the benefits of hosting my Anti-Hustle Holiday Countdown. What's in it for the listeners? What's in it for the speakers involved? What's in it for me as the hostess with the mostest? The Anti-Hustle Holiday Countdown starts on December 1st! Click here for the transcripts 🪩 Check out Th...

Do you edit yourself when it comes to connecting with other business owners? Go behind the scenes of me sending a bit of a silly email to pitch them for my podcast series Why sometimes it pays to just be yourself How I think it makes it easier for me to make myself vulnerable Oh, and The Anti-Hustle Holiday Countdown is coming December 1st! Click here for the transcripts 🪩 Check out The Playhouse...

Do you ever lead with guilt in your online business encounters? Why you have to stop talking about what you should be doing and let what you ARE doing be enough Boundaries around communication How you can ditch any guilt you have about courses you've bought in the past What you can do moving forward before you buy another course Click here for the transcripts 🪩 Check out The Playhouse: A net...

Do you think you need a reason to struggle? My journey with being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult Why it's ok for you do struggle with things even if you don't have an official diagnosis How everyone's brains work differently and you can and will find your own perfect method Click here for the transcripts 🪩 Check out The Playhouse: A networking community for creative business owner...

I'm switching things up on the podcast! Why I am deciding to switch things up over here Why I want to record epsiodes when inspiration strikes instead of when I'm supposed to Why is everyone is such a hurry to do things?!? Click here for the transcripts 🪩 Check out The Playhouse: A networking community for creative business owners at jointheplayhouse.com

Are you standing in the way of your success as a business owner? When you start doubting yourself in your business What you can do when those thoughts start popping up for you How you can try to combat those feelings if/when they do pop up 🪩 Check out The Playhouse: A networking community for creative business owners at jointheplayhouse.com

So...how can you infuse more joy into your marketing? In this episode we cover: Why you might feel like you need to do things that you don't love What kinds of rules you can break when it comes to marketing your business How many people are really out and getting real about how many clients you need 🪩 Check out The Playhouse: A networking community for creative business owners at jointheplay...

So...why am  I taking off? In this episode we cover: I've got the first Eff That Business Storytelling Series coming up August 22nd You can break the rules in your business and do what you want 🪩 Check out The Playhouse: A networking community for creative business owners at jointheplayhouse.com

So...what is a content bank and do you need one? In this episode we cover: What a content bank is, and if you might want to have one What is an evergreen post and what do you do with it How you can come up with 6 months of weekly Instagram posts and just put them on repeat 🪩 Check out The Playhouse: A networking community for creative business owners at jointheplayhouse.com

How to figure out which is better for you: Blogs vs. Podcasts In this episode we cover: The pros and cons of both blogs and podcasts What to think about before committing to either one How you can break the rules and do things your way for both blogs and podcasts 🪩 Check out The Playhouse: A networking community for creative business owners at jointheplayhouse.com

How can you make your email marketing more fun with visuals? In this episode we cover: My process for using visuals to guide my email marketing What types of visuals you could start infusing into your email marketing today Which visuals work best for certain types of connection 🪩 Check out The Playhouse: A networking community for creative business owners at jointheplayhouse.com

How do you write storytelling emails that connect with your audience? In this episode we cover: Why I use a photo as a jumping off point for writing emails The formula I use for almost every email I write How to make a smooth transition from the photo and story to the pitch 🪩 Check out The Playhouse: A networking community for creative business owners at jointheplayhouse.com

Is Bigger Always Better when it comes to memberships? In this episode we cover: Why you would want to grow a membership in the first place How you benefit from a larger membership, but how your clients might not How to price your membership so that you get what you need, but it is a reflection of what's included 🪩 Check out The Playhouse: A networking community for creative business owners a...

How to harness the power of community while building your business What's up in this episode: Why you should think about replacing the word Guru in your vocabulary How listening to other people is lessening your ability to hear yourself Why community might be a stronger way to grow your business by hearing a diverse mix of experiences and ideas 🪩 Check out The Playhouse: A networking communi...

Is it possible to write an ethical sales page? What's up in this episode: 5 things to ponder when it comes to sales pages How to think about things differently on your sales pages Why are sales pages so long?!? 🪩 Check out The Playhouse: A networking community for creative business owners at jointheplayhouse.com