Business Bites® with Rachel Brenke

With all the news today about the coronavirus (COVID-19), more and more questions are arising about how it will affect our businesses and how we can contractually protect ourselves.    Listen (and take notes!) as Rachel shares some things business owners can put in place to help when events happen that interrupt normal business and cash flow.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned:...

Successful CEOs all share similar traits that we can apply in our own businesses.     Listen (and take notes!) as Rachel and Bryan Caporicci from The Business of Photography Podcast discuss the difference between a CEO mindset vs. a worker bee mindset and tools you can use to be more efficient in your business.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi109...

Financial freedom is a goal many of us have that we are constantly working towards.     In this episode, Rachel and Reina Pomeroy from Reina + Co talk about the 5 steps you can take to have a consistent income so that you CAN reach financial freedom and the way of life you want.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi108    Join the Business Bites Podca...

There is no secret sauce to becoming a successful entrepreneur, having a life over your business while having a business that is successful.     In this episode, Rachel is going to dig into some of her top business books that have helped her to be able to achieve this so-called balance. It is going to be a list of books that are going to target all the different areas that you need to be an effect...

In 2017, Tash Haynes experienced an illness that almost took her life. During that time, she and her husband realized just how unprepared they were in life AND business should anything happen to either one of them.     In this episode, Rachel and Tash talk about the things business owners need to have in place to make sure the business can keep going even if you aren’t available and the biggest le...

Quitting content creation doesn't mean you never have to post anything ever again, but it's about reusing and repurposing content you already have.     In this episode, Rachel and Hailey Dale from Your Content Empire discuss how to use the content you have in the most effective ways you can.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi105    Join th...

Marketing in your local area is essential in building your service-based business.    In this episode, Rachel sits with Christine Tremoulet from InstaLocal™ as she shares tips on how to identify and target your local market.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi104    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbren...

Letting self-doubts control you can be crippling to you and your business.    In this episode, Rachel sits with Annie Peguero from Profit Where You’re Planted to discuss steps you can take to find yourself on the other side of self doubt.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi103    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: htt...

Rachel announces the opening of her new law firm, Eden Law.    Find out more about Rachel and her new firm at https://rachelbrenke.com/fyi-business-bites-announcement-eden-law. Send us Fan Mail

California’s AB5 and CCPA laws will go into effect January 1, 2020.    In this episode, Rachel sits with Emily Baker to discuss what these new laws are and how they will affect your business even if your business is not in California.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi102    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https:/...

Commercial photography is a great add-on to your photography services.     In this episode, Rachel sits with Christina Blanarovich, her own brand photographer, to discuss how to transition into commercial photography.       Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi101    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.c...

This episode is a celebration of 100 episodes and a full view into Rachel's entrepreneurial journey from waitress, to unpaid intern to headlining conferences and topping podcast charts. While that sounds impressive, this episode is actually more about the real life stuff that happens and how you can fit your entrepreneurial "success" into it.    Full show notes & links to resour...

Brand photography is more than just headshots; it’s a way to better connect with your perfect client.    In this episode, Rachel sits with Christina Blanarovich, her own brand photographer, to discuss the importance of brand photography in our visual society and how to get it.       Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi99    Join the Business Bites Podcas...

Are you an introvert trying to grow a business and feel you are struggling?    In this episode, Rachel sits with Lindsay Maloney from the Book Your Dream Clients Podcast to give you some tips to help you.       Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi98    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group Send...

Are you struggling with knowing how to price your products and services?    In this episode, Rachel outlines 4 steps that you need to do to price in such a way that will best fit your business.      Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi97    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group Send us Fan Mail

Growing multiple brands is best done one brand at a time so each has more chance of success.    In this episode, Rachel discusses how she has grown each of her brands and why it’s important to focus on one at a time.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi96    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/gr...

Developing a personal brand for your business is important for making connections with your ideal client.    In this episode, Rachel shares tips on how to develop and use your own brand.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi95    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group Send us Fan Mail

Managing a virtual team can be challenging especially since you rarely hear or see them.     In this episode, Rachel shares 3 tips she has learned from her experiences as a virtual team manager.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi94    Join the Business Bites group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group Send us Fan Mail

Reviews and referrals are important for social proof but if done incorrectly can land you in legal hot water.     In this episode, Rachel discusses how to utilize reviews and referrals the right way.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi93    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group Send us Fan M...

Registering a trademark is only one step in protecting your brand. It is up to you to police and enforce your trademark against infringers.     In this episode, Rachel discusses how to protect your trademark from infringers…even if the infringer is a friend or colleague.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi92    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group...

Even though it is essential for growing a business, selling feels gross to a lot of entrepreneurs…but it doesn’t have to.     In this episode, Rachel and Nikki Rausch, the Sales Maven, discuss the selling staircase and how selling can be natural and authentic.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi91    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat ab...

We hear over and over again to go to a CPA when trying to decide on our business formation.     In this episode, Rachel discusses why this is not always the best idea, and why you may want to consult with a business attorney as well.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi90    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://r...

Working with others can be a great opportunity but can also open you up to a lot of issues if you don't take the steps to lay out expectations for both parties.     In this episode, Rachel explains how having a contract can help prevent issues from occurring in your working relationships.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi89    Join the Busine...

Leaving a full-time job to pursue your own entrepreneurial journey can be pretty scary and overwhelming.     In this episode, Rachel and Tommy Griffith discuss how to successfully turn your side project into a full-time business.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi88    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rache...

As busy entrepreneurs, it’s important to take time to make sure we are taking care of ourselves in order to be more effective in other aspects of your life.    In this episode, Ashley Miller explains what self-care looks like and why it is so important.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi87    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this...