Something Businessy

As entrepreneurs, we're often too close to our product or service to acknowledge what we're really selling. (Hint: it's not your product or service) Nichole dives deep into how to find the really cool thing that only YOU do in your business and market that solution to your potential clients! Mentioned in this episode: Bentgo   Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbus...

Jennie Myers of Against , a Boise based media company, joins Frannie and Nichole to discuss how she (and her business partner) took their creativity, knowledge and passion and created a company they'd want to work at. Follow Against @againstco Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at www.ampersand-studios.com

In this duel release episode with “The Boise Bubble”, Natalie Plummer of Hello Meridian sits down with Frannie to talk shop. Both Natalie and Frannie are Boise entrepreneurs who occasionally get together to brain dump and manic vent. So why not talk about Entrepreneurism (Entrepreneurship?) in this same freeform style? Ever want to know the chaos behind the appearance of success? This episode is f...

Are you running your social media? Or is your social media running you?  This week, we're sitting down with our Social Media Manager, Grace to talk about preparing your brand assets to outsource your social media and setting yourself up for success.  Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at www.ampersand-studios.com

The BeReal App is deconstructing everything we know about social media. The question remains, do entrepreneurs need yet another app to help them market themselves? Nichole breaks down the social media app, how it works and if business owners need to be on it. Mentioned in this episode: BeReal Website Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out...

Frannie shares the book that changed the way she leads her team and how to overcome the toxic mindset that keeps managers from delegating. Mentioned in this episode: The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at www.ampersand-studios.com

This week, we sat down with the amazing Jo-Ellen Watson of Gray Into Gold to discuss what it means to age and why you are never "to old" to start a business and/or find your purpose. ⁠ ⁠ Jo-Ellen is one of the most fascinating people we have had the pleasure to work with, and we knew that she would be able to drop some mad wisdom on our audience...and we were RIGHT!⁠ ⁠ Follow JoEllen: Gr...

Frannie sits down with Katelyn Magnuson, owner of Freelance CEO to talk about money, finances, and how businesses can actually thrive during a recession.  Freelance CEO is a full-service accounting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation firm that empowers small business owners to achieve their own version of success by removing barriers and customizing our approach to meet them where they're at.  ...

Nichole breaks down the top 5 content creation apps to help you batch-create your social media content. These apps can help you create consistent content, even on the go. And the best part is, they're incredibly low-cost! As mentioned in the podcast: Adobe Lightroom Canva Unfold VN Planoly Marco Polo   Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check...

Gina Gomez joins Nichole to discuss the enneagram and how it affects our everyday relationships. Gina is the author of The Enneagram and You, trains businesses on the importance of the enneagram, and incorporates the science into her break-up recovery coaching business. Take the enneagram test Buy Gina's Book - The Enneagram and You Follow Gina on Instagram: @ginagomez.co The Haven Coaching C...

Charlotte Wilson of Bookish Edits joins Frannie to discuss the ins and outs of writing a memoir, how to find your story, and writing for a purpose.  Bookish Edits encompasses more than just editing drafts of your already written memoir. But instead, walks you through the entire process from outlining to publishing. Follow Charlotte @charlotte.reads.books Follow Us on Instagram @somethingbusinessy...

Brie Thomason joins us on the podcast this week to talk about her struggles with starting a business at 20, going viral on TikTok, and what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Hint: It's not as easy as you think! Follow Brie: TikTok Instagram Follow Us @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out...

We've pulled the audio from an interview that Frannie did earlier this year with Belen Diez of Evolve Your World. Belen Diez has created a network of female coaches who are dedicated to helping others in their entrepreneurial journey. She has spent over a decade creating a place where female coaches can learn and grow from one another, gain new clients and have a bigger impact. In this specia...

Laura Tully, wardrobe consultant and personal stylist joins us on the podcast this week to share her top tips for dressing with purpose. Laura shares the staple items that should be in every closet, how to dress for your body type and even her favorite online retailers to purchase from. After this podcast, you're going to have the secret weapon to feel like a million bucks in every piece in y...

Do you have a long list of healthy habits you'd like to create? We sure do!  Nichole walks through her favorite habit-forming methods and easy steps you can take to create better habits no matter how busy you are! Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Learn about #75Hard Challenge Check out DONE APP Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @amper...

Tanessa Shears is dedicated to helping 6-7 figure entrepreneurs become limitless through optimizing their health and focus. This episode is packed with tricks you can start using right away and start seeing an ROI in your energy and happiness which immensely affects your business’s bottom line. Follow Tanessa on Instagram: @tanessashears Follow Us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studi...

There are endless platforms and apps to choose from when it comes to business operations... and we've tried almost all of them! Frannie breaks down the 11 platforms that we use daily to keep Ampersand Studios running smoothly, explains why we chose them over the competition, and how much they cost. All of the tools that are mentioned are linked at www.ampersand-studios.com/resources   Follow...

Frannie sits down with Cara Chace, a productivity and mindset coach who helps entrepreneurs build their businesses without giving up priorities. They chat about throwing out other people's playbook and creating work-life balance, through a more productive work-week that actually makes sense to YOU. Follow Cara on Instagram: @carachace Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_stu...

It's a podcast takeover where I (Courtney, Director of Ops here at Ampersand) will be podcasting about how to start a podcast. I'm typing this description inside the podcast software that I'm telling you all about in this podcast episode- and it feels a little.... 'inception-y.' (Drink every time I say podcast 🍸) I'm sharing about my history in podcasting, our favori...

This week Nichole talks to a close friend, client, and fellow business owner, Lindsey Nadler. ⁠ This incredible woman went from a high-stakes career as a police officer, to starting a non-profit that helped victims of trafficking, to CEO of an empowerment company. ⁠ Anyone looking to create multiple streams of income and build a brand they love will want to listen to this episode all the way throu...

Whether it's building a succession plan, preparing to retire, or just giving yourself a much-deserved, very long vacation, there are steps you can take to get ready!  Changing seats within your business doesn't have to be scary, and Nichole and Frannie are here to share their proven tips on how to change positions within your company to allow for growth, new opportunities, and longevity...

Should you build a brand around yourself? And just how personal should you get when you do have a personal brand? This week, Frannie and Nichole break down the 5 reasons people create personal brands and how to create boundaries around your personal life and your brand. Personal Brands Mentioned: Gary Vee Skye Hamilton Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Brand Persona Qu...

Everyone tells business owners to post on social media every day. Who the heck has time for all that? We're running our dream business here! Frannie talks about building a content machine that not only gets you 90 days of amazing content but a machine that you can put on repeat. Forever! Content Machine Graph Follow us on Instagram @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Brand Persona Quiz Fol...

Are you leading a group of creative employees? Todd Henry, Author of Herding Tigers, The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, The Motivation Code and Louder Than Words joins Courtney to talk shop. Join to learn some of the best tactics for leading a team of creatives! Follow Todd on Instagram: @toddhenry www.toddhenry.com Books by Todd Henry Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studio...

Do you find yourself avoiding hard tasks? In this solo episode, Nichole talks about how the fear of big, scary projects makes her "buffer" and how she overcomes that fear to get sh*t done!  Follow us on Instagram @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at www.ampersand-studios.com