JohnnyBoy Studios

This is an episode I have been looking forward to ever since I sat down to with actor, model, entrepreneur Eric Guilmette to record it back in Feb. I came across Eric on Instagram and we connected soon after.  I'm so glad we did. A year and a few shoots later I knew I wanted to bring Eric onto the podcast to talk about building the life and career of his dreams. About intensionally pursuing h...

Today I want to dive into why I believe everyone should have a side hustle and give 3 key reasons. In previous episodes I have given you the "how" so today I am going into the "why". Why I believe everyone should have at least one extra source of income, and why I believe it is important to make develop it today. At the end of each reason I also provide a resource or two that w...

Creative Calling by Chase Jarvis is a book that completely reframed how I view my own creativity. It is not just something I use to take a good picture or publish a podcast episode, it is a vital force I can tap into in order to craft not just the work but life I truly want to live. Since receiving this book for Christmas in 2019 I have read it twice and am constantly thumbing through it to find a...

One of the best things you can do in your business is get to your first dollar as quick as possible. No matter what stage you are at this is something that is a crucial mindset to moving forward and growing. Being relentless in your pursuit of this goal will help you grow your network, see new opportunities, and develop new products or services in your business. I dive into it in this episode of t...

It is important, no matter what stage of business you are in, to have your paperwork in order. Make it a part of your standard process for every single project you take on to include an estimate or proposal, a signed contract, and an invoice. In today's episode that is exactly what we discuss. What they are, why they are important, and how you can begin implementing this process today. Exciti...

The world will tell you to give up, to quit, to throw in the towel, your idea is stupid, and you do not have what it takes. The minute you start something new the haters and naysayers will come pouring out of the woodwork to criticize your every move.  Let them. It is important to never give up on your dreams and to allow your creativity to show the path forward. You have what it takes and you hav...

No matter what industry you are in building an email list from day 1 is essential. In fact, it is my biggest regret in any business venture I have gone into; not starting or nourishing an email list for that business. Today I dive into why building an email list is important, tips and tactics to utilize when building, and what to do with it once you've developed a list. I also mentioned this...

Get your website going! Do not stick with only social media profiles to build your business, there is so much more freedom and control over having your own domain and website for your business. In this episode of the JohnnyBoy Studios podcast I discuss all you need to start your first website, mistakes I made when building mine, and plans for the future. Tune is as I dive into building a minimal v...

Build your core offer, your minimum viable product or MVP, and then develop add-ons. Wash, rinse, repeat.  I'm going to walk you through practical steps for scaling your product line and ways to generate additional revenue in your business. Grandma said to not put all your eggs in one basket so let's work on it. You started this thing in order to not have all your eggs in one basket with...

We've already discussed imposter syndrome, but once you get past that in your own head one of the next steps is to tell others about your business. Sometimes we are shy about telling those closest to us what we are working on but it is one of the best places to start with your marketing efforts. "Build it, and they will come" is a myth. That only works in the movies. Marketing is ba...

Content marketing is one of the best ways to get your message into the marketplace. Through regular blog posts, videos, or podcasts episodes on topics your industry your reach to your audience compounds greatly.  Each time you hit "publish" you add more chances for your Ideal Client to find you and do business with you. This is also a great way to rank your website for SEO (search engine...

So many businesses do not plan out their marketing strategy, instead they only do cold call sales or SEO and social media. These are good, but they should part of a larger marketing mix. Creating a marketing map gives you a clear path of where your ideal customers are and how to reach them. Knowing where to put your messaging is a sure step on the path to success, and a well developed marketing ma...

If you want to get anywhere in life or business it starts with a vision of seeing yourself there, which develops into the goals it takes to accomplish that vision. Today I'd like to give you a simple SMART framework for creating goals, and a plan for following them through. Your goals are the roadmap to the destination of your dreams. If you haven't planned your goals for the upcoming ye...

In this episode I dive into the importance of having a vision and mission for both your business and your life. Having a path, a direction to aim for in life is crucial for growth and development. Without it you, your team, and your business will perish. Tune in for practical tips on developing a vision, a mission, and building a statement for each. Mentioned in this episode; 48 Days To The Work (...

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I deal with it. Most people going into a new area in their lives feel it at some time along the journey.  In this episode I share how to deal with it and how I am moving forward despite feeling like an imposter. Let's connect! I'd love to hear from you. Subscribe on YouTube, join my mailing list , or send me an email!