Buckets & Boom Gates

Welcome to the Buckets and Boom Gates Studio with Kim White and Jill Olish. This week's conversation in the Team Series is focused on how someone's "want to" impacts your whole life and not just your business. Confessions and behind the scenes are a regular part of this podcast. Listen in as we spill the tea on ourselves. "Want To" can be damaged by many different things Looking for a team and it'...

Welcome to the BBG Studio, we are glad you are here with us on this entrepreneurial adventure. Kim White & Jill Olish are having a spicy conversation in this episode about predatory marketing and so many things to be aware of when you have a team, are looking for a team, or preparing to delegate as a business owner. How do I delegate Finding a team Team Series includes many different angles Co...

We all have spent time looking for jobs, whether that is applying for a corporate job or figuring out what kind of business we can own. In this episode Kim White and Jill Olish discuss: The creepy side of applying for jobs Being wired for entrepreneurship Being an entrepreneur vs working for someone who is an entrepreneur Learning what you don't like Courage, Confidence, and Want To Than...

We believe messy is beautiful and being living proof for what is possible. This 'transition trailer' is a great example of messy and being living proof. Season One was incredible and we hope to continue that momentum in Season Two. We are listening Lots of questions, topics, and series coming Different kinds of freebies including podcasts Additional people from the community Having a 'home' for en...

Wrapping up Season One in the BBG Studio with a hard conversation. It's very exciting AND very sad but business has many seasons and changes. Life happens and we hope we can be living proof for you dear listener because you may face these times too. We are not breaking up but being responsible When we say yes to something we are saying no to something else Kerry made some hard decisions that are s...

This week in the BBG Studio the discussion continues in the versus series. This episode gets spicy and hits close to home as we compare the difference between messy and sloppy. While messy is beautiful and shows progress, sloppy is a much different thing in our businesses. Confessions included during this convo... Getting started and showing the flaws Start before you feel ready Continuously impro...

Welcome to the BBG Studio where conversations are going strong in the versus series. Breaking down freebies and making it clear what is on that list. Also what a micro offer is and how to know when to use which one. origin story and questions coming in what are people asking for if no one is asking for your freebie, there may be a reason are you telling people that it is available how do they know...

This week in the BBG Studio it gets quite spicy with the versus series. We understand how hard it can be to start a new business as we are both serial entrepreneurs because we love the adventure. Join us as we unpack the reason behind a pitch and offer. Overwhelming and exhausting information General & broad vs specific Translation of desperate or irresistible marketing Passionate about being...

Desperate marketing, also known as creepy, can be done for several reasons. Join us in the BBG Studio to hear three reasons people can be creepy and how shifting to irresistible marketing saves money and feels so much better. If you aren't sure what you are using, listen in to know the difference. some people are selling 'how to sell' which a lot of the time is teaching people how to do creepy mar...

Do you know what you are signing up for when you're doing things with other humans, business owners and entrepreneurs? Unpacking this from their experience, Kerry and Kim are in the Buckets & Boom Gates Studio talking about the differences between a Joint Venture Partner and an Investor. What is a Joint Venture partner? What is an Investor? The difference of working in a project with other hum...

Working together with other entrepreneurs and businesses can be hard because communication can be hard. Kerry and Kim are in the Buckets & Boom Gates Studio talking about Joint Ventures and Affiliate Marketing. What's the difference? Where do they fit into your business? And how do you navigate them as an entrepreneur without getting burned? New episode in our Versus Series: Affiliates VS Join...

A great business is about serious results wrapped in fun! Join Kim and Kerry in the Buckets & Boom Gates Studio where they talk about the main differences between Joint Ventures and Collaborations and how to navigate them having a good time, with good results and good relationships. Welcome to the Versus Series. Joint Ventures and Collaborations go together but they are a little different. Col...

Is it possible to make great sales in your business without being sleazy? Join Kim and Kerry in the Buckets and Boom Gates Studio where they share their secrets to being confident in your sales and making an impact on your clients. New entrepreneurs often struggle with sounding like they're selling Are you trying to sell ice to an Eskimo? The keyword is confidence and the danger word is desperatio...

How do you see your clients? As paychecks or investors? And are you investing in them? Join Kim and Kerry in the Buckets & Boom Gates Studio where they talk about treating clients the way you want to be treated, and how to know when to move on. Are you investing in them? Because they are paying you. It's a 2 way street of respect. Don't forget where you came from. Access is a decision you need...

Is it time to make some changes in your business? Kim and Kerry are in the Buckets & Boom Gates Studio talking all about how to make those shifts carefully so you don't derail your business, your clients and your team in the process. "A right turn for a train is always a disaster" Making a shift impacts your clients and your team. What will it cost us to learn something new? We regularly ask t...

If you want to be successful at your business, you have to be consistent and repeat your message 20 bazillion times. Kerry and Kim are in the Buckets & Boom Gates Studio talking about getting your message clear and learning not to begrudge anybody needing to hear it more and more and more before they understand. Kim's Princess confession: sometimes I need to be told hundreds of times before I...

Have you ever had a hater? Especially on socials? Kim and Kerry are in the Buckets & Boom Gates Studio discussing what they've learned from haters over the years, and how to grow that thicker skin that keeps you from wearing your feelings on your sleeves and getting hurt all the time. The best reaction is to be indifferent It can be encouraging if you can get past your feelings Some older peop...

Saving time is something we are all trying to do as entrepreneurs. But slowing down first is the crucial step to finding a real shortcut. We don't often think of shortcutting as a problem, but it can lead to discouragement, wasting time, or even worse, quitting. There is a difference between a shortcut and shortcutting If we're not careful we can turn into "redo-ers" Figure out what you can shortc...

Entrepreneurship can be full of comparison and letting in all kinds of influences to your growing business. Kerry and Kim are in the Buckets & Boom Gates Studio talking all about trusting yourself and the value you are bringing to your clients. Being under the influence makes you trust yourself less Are you listening to your tummy or your fears? It's time to recognize yourself Don't let being...

Happy New Year! Time flies when you are having fun (or not). It's hard to believe it is now 2024. Kim & Kerry are discussing the exciting Mapping Season that starts today. What do YOU want your year to look like? Doing the right things in the right order brings better, faster and bigger results to your business so we are discussing... Doing it alone can be dangerous Looking at things with diff...

Celebrating our 50th episode milestone, we invite you to join us in the BBG Studio to hear how it all started. We discussed the festive season and how it can feel lonely like business does sometimes. We are making some confessions about how we handle the holidays and what we do in our time off both individually and in thinking about each other while we are apart. You don't have to do all the thing...

Whether you would describe yourself as more reactive or proactive, we are always working towards maturing as humans & business owners. Join Kim and Kerry in the Buckets and Boom Gates studio where they talk about the big shifts they had to make in life and business from being reactive to proactive. There's one thing that keeps Kerry proactive Our reactions can have a big impact on the process...

We hope you enjoy this experience 🙏 Kim & Kerry

Join Kerry & Kim as they discuss the surprising impact choosing a word of the year can have on you both personally and in your business. This episode includes an embarrassing princess confession in the BBG Studio. Have you ever had a great idea with terrible follow through? Listen in to hear... Did your word of the year rub off? Creating tradition from history repeating itself Choose your word...

Entrepreneurs think the faster they run, the more they'll get done. But Kim and Kerry are living proof that taking a break is good for business. Join them in the Buckets and Boom Gates studio as they slow down to reflect on some of the lessons and highlights from BBG so far. Even an energizer bunny needs a nap once in a while. Kim's love language - collaboration. We are addicted to the entrepreneu...