Pretty Okay Podcast

In today's minisode, Tayler is taking you through the necessary steps of planning for business growth. Because no one wants to be caught with their pants down right when things start taking off. 

Whether you are hiring an employee, a contractor, or even a consultant, it's crucial to have your ducks in a row before pulling the trigger. We're breaking down what to look for, red flags to avoid, and common mistakes many small business owners make. 

If any of our signs from last week’s episode resonated with you, then you may be wondering, “now what?” In this episode, we’re walking you through what you should and shouldn’t do before making a career change, including what numbers to crunch, goals to set, and more.

There are a lot of different reasons to make a change in your career, but which ones should prompt an immediate departure and which ones should be a gentle nudge? Whether you are self-employed or working a corporate 9-5, we're breaking down all the red flags that you should consider before making any life-altering decisions. 

We’re back after an extra-extended summer vacation. Not only that, we’ve got a new look, new jobs, new babies—it’s nuts!

It's our last episode of the season as we take a summer break to recharge, birth a baby and things like that. In today's episode Sam and Taylor recap this season, our favorite episodes, popular topics + more. 

Saying "no" to a client, friend or coworker is easier said than done...Especially if confrontation makes you want to run and hide. In today's episode we're sharing our best advice for strategically saying no - which means assessing each ask, formatting the conversation, and sticking to your guns. 

Every creative entrepreneur wants to be known for disrupting the industry, but sometimes it does more harm than good. In today's episode we're pinpointing the specific systems and processes that don't need reinventing and how you can allocate your resources more effectively as a business owner. 

Vulnerability is often viewed as a weakness in the "business" world, but we beg to differ. In today's episode, we're talking about the power of vulnerability, how and when to recognize the opportunity for it, and why it might just be the best thing you can do as a business owner.

Can we all just admit that the "influencer" world is a mess? And yet, they are somehow still a necessary tool for your marketing strategy. In today's episode, we talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of working with influencers, how to find one that aligns with your brand, and how to create a fruitful relationship. 

If you own a business and you aren't using Google Analytics, what are you even doing with your life? Today we're sharing  why you absolutely need to utilize Google Analytics for tracking and growing your business and  what Google Analytics can do for you. 

Do you really need to be on every. single. social. media. platform out there in order to maximize the benefits? The short answer? NO. We’re breaking down the different platforms, their pros and cons, and what you need to be looking for in each one before dividing up your resources.

This week's (mini) episode is Tayler ridin' solo as she gives you a quick and dirty breakdown of how to convince clients you're worth what you're charging. Listen to the episode for her 4 best tips on what action steps you can take to make that money (honey).

In this week's episode of Pretty Okay Podcast, we're cover the next requested topic from our IG audience: Pet Peeves. What bugs us most when working with people or people who work for us? Don't worry, we have plenty to share. 

For our 50th episode (!!) we’re diving into the topic you voted for on IG...working with friends! We’re going over the good, the bad and the ugly of going into business with your buddies to make sure your business is successful and your friendship doesn’t crash and burn. 

In this week's episode, Sam and Tayler tackle Later Media's recent article breaking down how to "hack" the Instagram algorithm in 2021 based on advice directly from the source. 

Happy New Year! Or is it? We all know the world is upside down right now and many businesses are struggling through this pandemic. But confidence as a creative entrepreneur matters more than ever. In today’s first episode of the new year, we’re breaking down all the ways you can grow your confidence as a business owner, creative, and human…even when the world is a sh*t show.

We're closing out the year the best way we know how－talking about sh*t. Tayler and Sam put a bow on 2020 by going over the trials that this year brought, the power of gratitude, and how business owners can thrive in 2021.

Sam sits down with her Glitter Guide wife to answer all of your Q's!

Soft skills aren’t the same as being good at your job. Having a a full-rounded set of soft skills makes you not only a better business owner or worker, but a better human.

When you're running your own business, you're often tasked with giving employee reviews. But what about your own review? In today's episode, we are sharing how you can review your own performance (prompts included!) to make sure you're on the path to continuous growth + success in 2021!

It's the day after the election but we're still talking politics. This entire election season has brought up an important question: How do we blend our personal politics into our business? Do we have to? Do we even want to? Tayler breaks it down and shares her best tips for incorporating your political beliefs and values into your marketing. 

As business owners, collaborators and creatives, you will have to give constructive criticism to people you’re working with. And the way you handle giving criticism and feedback can make or break a project. In today’s episode we’re breaking down how you can effectively dish out constructive criticism to get the results you want, as well as tips for accepting it when it comes your way.

As business owners and creatives we spend so much time creating content for our brands. Rather than spending 10,000 hours trying to create new pieces of content, we’re sharing our tips for maximizing your content and getting the most bang for your buck.

In this week's episode we're chatting about how we as business owners can stop giving away our time for free. Whether it's from friends who are asking for freebies (advice or product) or overzealous clients, we're sharing our tips for setting boundaries, covering your ass and how to protect yourself moving forward. You've spent a lot of time and resources growing that beautiful talent of yours, do...