Midfield with Madison Sims

#45: “I wanted to build a business that also enabled me to build a life.” Today we chat with Gabrielle Chester of @g_mktg about her journey to building a creative agency, moving from corporate America in NYC to her own business here in CLT, and building a life outside of her business.  Connect with Gabrielle HERE | Connect with Madison HERE Notion LINKED HERE Gusto LINKED HERE Cloud Campaign LINKE...

#44: “Are you trying to build a side hustle, or are you trying to build a career?” Today we chat with @austinhankwitz about his journey to entrepreneurship, advice for small business owners and entrepreneurs around investing and setting yourself up for success, and card tricks.    Connect with Austin HERE | Connect with Madison HERE Rich Habits Podcast LINKED HERE Rate of Return Newsletter LINKED...

#43: “I hope everyone finds work or a project they’re passionate about.” Today we chat with @pursuitofintention about her career trajectory, starting a creative business, making the transition and balancing your own business with life, and her newest project, Pursuit of Intention. Connect with Jenn HERE | Connect with Madison HERE   Chat GPT LINKED HERE  Form App LINKED HERE Costar App LINKED HERE...

#42: “Legal protection is one of the best areas you can invest in your business.” Today we chat with @maplawfirm about knowing when to register and/or trademark your business, protecting your business, the difference between registering your business as an entity and registering for a trademark, and more. MAP Law Firm LINKED HERE USPTO LINKED HERE Google Workspace LINKED HERE Honeybook LINKED HERE...

#41: “The barrier to entry with social media is so low, that the barrier to success is so high.” Today we chat with @itsmekirsti about her work-from-home office, social media strategy, that time she *almost* met the Queen, and more. Buffer LINKED HERE What Madison’s been loving lately LINKED HERE How do you play the field? Entrepreneurship doesn’t allow you to just play one position, it requires y...

#40: “Build confidence and grow from there.” Today we chat with Jenna B. Miller of @livetrulynourished about habit stacking, knowing what’s in your food, creating a sustainable schedule as an entrepreneur, and Jenna’s four pillars for success. Habit Stacking for Business LINKED HERE Set Up Different Focus Settings on your iPhone LINKED HERE  Kossma Beauty LINKED HERE Re-Lyte Electrolytes LINKED HE...

#39: “I couldn’t do a lot of the things I have without launching my business.” Today we chat with Margo Zoeller of @malayafloral about floral design, behind the scenes snippets, hiring vendors for your events, jumping from one career path to another, and navigating business as you grow. A Sister’s Podcast LINKED HERE What Madison’s been loving lately LINKED HERE How do you play the field? Entrepre...

#38: “A lot of it is just being a sponge and listening to feedback.” Today we chat with Rileigh Hartnett of @somedaycreativestudio about admin work as a business owner, getting into the creative space on your own, and how to get started in making your brand look cohesive. Brooke Stoll LINKED HERE   Brooke’s Episode on the Midfield Podcast (EP 33) LINKED HERE Kate Rosenow LINKED HERE Dalia Soles wi...

#37: “Things just constantly evolve.” Today we chat with Addy Collett of @findyouraltitude about launching a brick-and-mortar gym here in Charlotte, the entrepreneurial lifestyle passed down from her parents, and getting into the fitness industry. Connect with Addy HERE | Connect with Madison HERE The Health Club CLT Pre-Sale LINKED HERE The Health Club CLT Instagram LINKED HERE Addy’s Productivit...

#36: “You just have to try different things and see what works.” Today we chat with Isabella Chehade of @maevendigital about leaving an impact with her business, building a content strategy, and her thoughts on working for yourself. Connect with Isabella HERE | Connect with Madison HERE Google Calendar LINKED HERE HoneyBook LINKED HERE Basecamp LINKED HERE ClickUp LINKED HERE Notion LINKED HERE Is...

#35: “You have to find what works for you.” Today we chat with Abby McGrath of @riverstonebookkeeping about managing your business finances, why bookkeeping is so crucial to the success of your business, and finding work-life balance as an entrepreneur.  Connect with Abby HERE | Connect with Madison HERE Wave Accounting LINKED HERE Quickbooks LINKED HERE Xero Accounting LINKED HERE Abby’s Bookkeep...

#34: “Just put one foot in front of the other.” Today we chat with Stephanie Calderon of @stephaniecalderoninteriors about starting her business from home during 2020, why hiring a designer is crucial, DIY design tips, and things to consider in your own home. Connect with Stephanie HERE | Connect with Madison HERE   What Madison’s been loving lately LINKED HERE How do you play the field? Entrepren...

#33: “You’ve just got to jump in.” Today we chat with Brooke Stoll @brooke__stoll_ about systems & operations, getting your business organized, business profitability, and how to know when to hire out!  Connect with Brooke HERE | Connect with Madison HERE Xero LINKED HERE Quickbooks LINKED HERE Trello LINKED HERE Dubsado LINKED HERE ClickUp LINKED HERE Harvest LINKED HERE Monday. com LINKED HE...

#32: “I don’t think there’s a one-size-fits-all approach to business.” Today @madisonasims is catching you up on this summer, what’s been happening BTS, planning for Q4 + time out of office, and recent wellness habits she’s been loving. ClickUp LINKED HERE Quickbooks LINKED HERE Ivy Lee Method LINKED HERE Full Focus Planner LINKED HERE New Blog Posts LINKED HERE Meet you on the line every week, mi...

#31: “The passion has to trump the fear.” Today we chat with Hannah Derrickson of @hannahbrookewellness about some simple swaps you can make for your health, her journey to becoming a functional practitioner, and building lifestyle habits that work for you. Connect with Hannah HERE | Connect with Madison HERE Everything mentioned during this episode: Heavy metals found in tampons LINKED HERE Kion...

#30: “Just because you hire for it doesn’t mean you stop doing it.” Today we chat with Paige Marx of @thefitnesspaiige and @the_shredsociety about nutrition & fitness misconceptions, entrepreneurial schedules, managing a team, and more. Paige’s App is NOW LIVE since recording! Connect with Paige HERE | Connect with Madison HERE What Madison’s been loving lately LINKED HERE How do you play the...

#29: “Focus on your client experience, it’ll make or break you.” Today we chat with Shannon of @cityandseacreative about solopreneurship, DIY design, client processes, and more. Connect with Shannon HERE | Connect with Madison HERE Canva linked here Tonic Site Shop linked here Norfolk linked here What Madison’s been loving lately LINKED HERE How do you play the field? Entrepreneurship doesn’t allo...

#28: “Get out there and get boots on the ground experience.” Today we chat with Erica Lee of @studiolee_design about making a major career change, the difference between an interior designer and interior decorator, making changes around your own home, and more. Connect with Erica HERE | Connect with Madison HERE Shannon with City & Sea Creative | Erica’s Brand + Web Designer - linked here What...

#27: “It's about creating a bigger gap between wellness and illness.” Today we chat with Dr. Amy of @fortressphysicaltherapy about functional fitness, using physical therapy as preventive care, her journey to opening her own practice, and more. Connect with Dr. Amy HERE | Connect with Madison HERE Sam the Cooking Guy What Madison’s been loving lately LINKED HERE How do you play the field? Entr...

#26: “I think one of the most important things I do is the work offline.” Today we chat with Allison Tenney @allisontenney about building community, trust + parasocial relationships, and sustainable content & training. Connect with Allison HERE | Connect with Madison HERE What Madison’s been loving lately LINKED HERE How do you play the field? Entrepreneurship doesn’t allow you to just play on...

#3: "One thing I'm working on in 2024 is getting really focused." @madisonasims shares her word for the year and discusses the ways she's getting focused in 2024. How do you play the field? Entrepreneurship doesn't allow you to just play one position, it requires you to learn to play them all. In this podcast, I share the lessons I've learned developing two companies of m...

#25: “Just start.” Today we chat with James Gulley @olayjames of Evolve MVMT about post-athletic fitness, finding your passions, training for races and staying in shape for life.  Connect with James Instagram linked HERE Website linked HERE How do you play the field? Entrepreneurship doesn’t allow you to just play one position, it requires you to learn to play them all. In this podcast, I share th...

#24: “Numbers tell you everything about your business.” Today we chat with Olivia of @frolicbookkeeping about finances for entrepreneurship, starting side hustles, and how to take control of your money & manage it well.  The Rain Barrel Effect - https://amzn.to/45E1WVm   Brighton Baby - https://amzn.to/3Li5Bit   Outlive - https://amzn.to/3XEFk54   Profit First - https://amzn.to/3xwgtpo   I Wil...

#23: “Health is wealth.” Today we chat with Christian DiMonda and Sadie Hinton of @grazeformulas about building an e-commerce brand from scratch, the importance of making clean swaps in your home, and more. Use code "midfield" for 20% off your Graze order! Connect with Christian & Sadie Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/grazeformulas/   Website - https://www.grazeformulas.com/  ...

#22: “My goals have changed and I’m doing what’s best for me.” Today we chat with Mary Johnson @itsamarython about motherhood, career changes, balancing your goals, and running for life. Connect with Mary Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsamarython/⁠   Website ⁠https://www.itsamarython.com/⁠   Lift Run Perform ⁠https://liftrunperform.com/⁠   How do you play the field? Entrepreneurship doesn’...