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

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

How not every decision you make about money is a mindset issue What's up in this episode: Why it's hard to price things when you're first starting out Questioning economic systems and how you can make a difference in your business How you can baby step your prices to gain more knowledge, confidence, and start making money asap! 🪩 Check out The Playhouse: A networking community for...

Why you should feel comfortable to make your own rules in business What's up in this episode: I'm just laying out the rules, and admitting that I'll probably break them in this podcast. If you're already on my email list, you already have access, just check your inbox or email me. If you're not on my email list, you can sign up here for access! 🪩 Check out The Playhouse:...

Today I talking all about boundaries with Kami Orange. She's a Boundary Life Coach for queer, neurodivergent, and trauma survivors who are learning how to set their own boundaries while also parenting the next generation. Kami has a really authentic approach to creating boundaries in your life, even if you think you "suck at boundaries." You'll get an inside peek into how to cr...

Today I have Tarzan Kay on and we’re talking about the online business industry. Tarzan has been working in her company to do things differently, and I’m here for it. Whether you label it the patriarchy, colonialism, cultish, or just plain old sleazy, we’re talking about it and how business owners can recognize and change the way they’re doing things in the online business space. Show Notes: deann...

Art teacher Cassie Stephens chats all about her imperfect journey to becoming an art teacher and about how creating her amazing blog that’s chocked full of resources was really just as a way for her to hold herself accountable for being more intentional with her own creative journey. Her way of holding herself accountable turned into inspiration for tons of art teachers all over the world!  Show N...