Small Business Sisters

Looking to launch your product in a creative storefront, but not sure when the best time is? Tune in to this episode of our podcast where we dive into the key factors to consider when timing your product launch. We'll discuss in real-time creative ways to launch new prints & products in ways that are conducive to your customers and your platform. Whether you're a small business owner or a marketin...

Running a small business can be a lot of work, but it's also incredibly rewarding. If you want to grow your business and achieve your goals, it's important to have a plan in place. In this podcast episode, Christina and Jenni walk you through the daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly actions we each take to keep business running smoothly and successfully.  

Running a small business can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be challenging. There will be times when you feel stuck like you're not making any progress or that you're not reaching your goals. If you're feeling this way, don't worry - you're not alone. In this episode, we'll discuss some common reasons why small business owners feel stuck, and we'll offer some tips on how to overcome thes...

Surprise! Christina lost her voice this week, so Jenni asked our youngest sister, Ellie, to step in as co-host! You might remember Ellie from Episode 14 where she shares her story of life in Corporate America. We share some memories growing up as sisters, and there was LOTS of laughter. After we get past those shenanigans, we discuss the importance of having a Google Business Profile (formerly Goo...

Ultimately, we want people to talk about us and our business, right? But what about when it's not talked about the way we want? Or when we hear stories about us that are untrue? Listen in as Christina and Jenni debrief a real-life situation and how we work through the emotional process and what it has to teach us.

Welcome to this episode where we explore the world of online shopping platforms. Whether you're a small business owner or a creative entrepreneur, you have likely heard of Etsy, Shopify, and WooCommerce. These platforms offer a variety of features that make it easier to start and grow an online business. First, we will dive into Etsy, a popular marketplace for handmade, vintage, and unique goods. ...

Your Instagram bio is one of the first things your followers will see when they visit your profile. So, it’s important to make sure that your bio is catchy, interesting, and engaging.    Luckily, writing a great Instagram bio is not as difficult as it may seem. In fact, it can be quite fun! Join us in this episode as we discuss a few tips to help you write an Instagram bio that captivates your fol...

Christina is on Spring Break, so this week we're bringing you one of our most popular episodes: Creating a Business Budget! As a small business owner, creating a budget is one of the most important things you can do to ensure the financial success of your business. A budget helps you plan your expenses and manage your cash flow, allowing you to make informed decisions about your business's financi...

Join us for real talk as we discuss what is really going on in our businesses this week. Don't do small business life alone; we are better together. What is going well in your business? What are you struggling with in your business? What is a new thing you're learning? What is giving you life right now (or helping you avoid burnout)? What is your favorite app for your business right now?

Email marketing is one of the top ways to drive sales in your small business, but we often get overwhelmed. Join our conversation with copywriter, Megan Smyth, as she explains why every small business needs an email list and how to create newsletters your audience actually wants to read. Follow Megan Smyth Creative on Instagram: @copybymeg or at www.megansmyth.com. Through her in-depth research pr...

From time to time, you'll see us post the question box in our Instagram stories where you can ask us anything. In this episode, we give our perspectives on all the recent questions you've asked. If you have a question you'd like us to talk about, be sure to send us a message!

Do you struggle with setting goals for you business (and sticking to them)? What do you do when your goals shift or evolve? And how do you show up as authentically you when you're in a saturated market? Join us as we discuss all the tools we use to set goals and stay in our lane, no matter what every one else is doing.

We were so excited to chat with Chelsie from House of Ivy- a fellow maker that said she used our pricing episode to update her offerings! We got so much out of our conversation with her including knowing how to price your worth, how to let your business goals evolve, and how to take the next right step no matter where you are. You can find House of Ivy handpoured concrete goods online at https://h...

One of the things we get asked MOST about from you all is all things numbers/accounting/bookkeeping/budgets. All those fun things. :) In this episode we ask Jamie, a professional Bookkeeper, all these questions. Jamie Pridmore Bookkeeping offers modern bookkeeping for the creative entrepreneur, allowing you to focus on your creativity while she focuses on your financial power and growth. You can f...

This is Part 2 of our 2-part conversation with Carolyn from @periodwellness on Instagram. Carolyn is on a mission to get menstrual health education & advocacy everywhere; in a way that’s rooted in community and culture. We ask Carolyn all the questions you sent in about period health!

This is Part 1 of our 2-part conversation with Carolyn from @periodwellness on Instagram. Carolyn is on a mission to get menstrual health education & advocacy everywhere; in a way that’s rooted in community and culture. Join us next week as we ask Carolyn all the questions you sent in about period health!

Join us as we talk with Christina Kaye of Book Boss Academy. Christina teaches aspiring and struggling authors how to write their best possible book, publish it themselves, and kickstart their dream writing career! In this episode, we talk about how all small business owners can bring creative writing to their target market, and why showing up as your true authentic self is so important. Find more...

We are back for Season 2 of Small Business Sisters! In this episode, we discuss things we work on in the slower seasons of our businesses. You'll hear us mention The Big Ass Goals Workshop from Marketing for the Uninhibited. You can sign up here: https://marketinguninhibited.thrivecart.com/big-ass-goal-workshop-jan23/  

A special release! We missed you, so we just wanted to pause and say hey. We are thinking of you and sending you lots of love and peace as we wrap up our businesses in 2022. Plus, we have some special messages to share from several of our podcast guests this year. Happy Holidays, Sisters!

A local paper to Christina, the Liberty Hill Independent, is featuring small businesses all of October. They asked if they could interview us for their October issue and we said absolutely! Hear us chat about how our podcast came about, what we'd like to see in the future of our podcast, and what our most favorite parts of doing the podcast! Look for our interview to be published sometime this Oct...

Join Jenni & Christina as they do a weekly check-in about practical ways to care about themselves this week.  It's necessary to check-in with yourself as you mom, work, run a business, be a friend, etc! We hope you enjoy our check-in and we hope you do it too! You can find the check-in posted on our instagram!

One of the things we get asked most about it doing popups and markets! In this episode we share our experiences and some things we've learned along the way to have a successful market.

As we gear up for busy holiday season in our handmade small businesses, we compiled some practical tips that we have learned along the way. Things like cutoff dates, order fulfillment systems, and boundaries. Listen to Episode 13, Holiday Prep, for more!

We are so excited about this episode! You've heard our convos with each of these guests individually, and in this episode we brought them all together to hear their wisdom about caring for ourselves during the holidays. Not only as a small business owner, but our whole personhood. We discuss how to set boundaries in our business, in our extended families, and reframing what we think the holidays s...

In this episode we talk with Lauren Weinberg and Julie Kuney of Finery & Cake: a mother/daughter team that have combined their two passions- baking and interior design- to open a brick and mortar shop in Lakeway, TX. Finery & Cake will offer home decor, gifts, wine, and desserts! They are right in the thick of opening a brick and mortar- and it has been a long journey. They share candidly about th...