Something Businessy

Josh Haynam is co-founder of Interact , a place for creating fun quizzes that also generate leads. Frannie sat down with him to talk about why Josh started this company and how it can work for different industries to generate leads for businesses. Frannie also discusses how our Interact quiz has helped grow Ampersand Studios throughout the last several years. Take our brand persona quiz! Follow In...

Hear us out real quick… Are you someone who waits until you're down to the wire to finish projects? What if we told you that what others might consider a downfall might actually be your superpower! Follow us on Instagram @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Follow us on TikTok @somethingbusinessy Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us o...

Wedding DJ, Eric Rhodes joins Frannie to talk about his rise to fame on Tiktok. He reveals how he came up with the viral video formula that completely changed his life. Follow Eric: TikTok: @djericrhodes Instagram: @djericrhodes Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok: Instagram: @ampersand_studios | @somethingbusinessy Tiktok: @somethingbusinessy Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbus...

Nichole discusses the importance of staying true to the vision of your company regardless of what some customers ask for and shares tips on what customer feedback to take with a grain of salt.  You should have consistency in all aspects of your brand, this week, Nichole tells you how. Follow us on Instagram:  @ampersand_studios Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampers...

Frannie sits down with Ampersand Studios director of operations, Courtney Green to talk about growing a team that fits the vision you have for your business. If you're a small business or solopreneur looking to grow a team but don't know where to start, we're talking to you this week! Ampersand Book Recommendations + Platforms Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_s...

Frannie sits down with Ellen Yin, Owner and Founder of Cubicle to CEO, to talk about her journey into accidental entrepreneurialism. Ellen believes that business owners discussing money doesn't have to be taboo. In fact, she shares all her financials every quarter on her podcast. Listen in to hear what impact it's made on her listeners. Follow Ellen on Instagram @missellenyin Follow us o...

Frannie chats with speaking coach and friend, Heather Sager about transforming thoughts and ideas into words and actions.  Heather discusses the myth of perfection when it comes to public speaking and how to get over the self-made hurdles that hold you back.  Follow Heather on Instagram:  @theheathersager Follow us on Instagram:  @ampersand_studios @somethingbusinessy Brand Persona Quiz Follow us...

Frannie and Nichole sit down with Kelci Douglas, owner of Sherose, a Boise-based social media and brand marketing company, to chat about the importance of infusing personality into a brand, and how to find that sweet spot of just how much of your personal life you want to show on your brand Insta. Check out Kelci on Instagram : @wearesherose Follow us on Instagram: @ampersand_studios @somethingbus...

Nichole sits down with Erin Blackwell, a brand photographer in Boise, Idaho to share how the two of them not only co-exist as brand photographers in the same city, but actually have become best friends.  The two discuss how the healthy competition between them has strengthened their friendship and made them better businesswomen.  Follow Erin @iamerinblackwell  Follow Us @ampersand_studios @somethi...

Just like any industry, there are specialties within photography. When looking for a photographer for any project, there are a handful of things to consider. Frannie and Nichole break down how to find the best photographer for your photography needs. Follow us on the gram! @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or ch...

Frannie talks with Laurel Hamblin, one Instagram's favorite real estate agents. She's wildly successful, inspirational, and she's got some great tips for anyone wondering if they should be showing up as the face of their brand on Instagram. She recently ranked #12 of all realtors on Instagram from propertyspark.com based on her average engagement, follower count and likes per post....

Nichole discusses the key indicators between needing to clean up your brand and needing to completely re-brand your business.  Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at www.ampersand-studios.com

Frannie Wilson and Nichole Schoener are 50/50 owners of Ampersand Studios, which they started in 2009. In this episode of the Something Businessy Podcast, they pull back the curtain on how their partnership has taken a few different shapes over the years, how they're doing things now, and some lessons they've learned about how to have a healthy and successful business partnership. If you...

Does it feel like you're spinning your wheels on Instagram, putting in a ton of time and not getting the payoff? If you're not experiencing growth on Insta for your business, these could be some of the reasons... and we've got lots of ideas for how to remedy. Follow us on Instagram @SomethingBusinessy @Ampersand_Studios Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy...

Nichole hangs out with Jen Bobodzhanov as they discuss the challenges and resiliency of being a woman in business. Jen is a Barre3 franchise owner and life coach with an amazing fitness and entrepreneurship journey. Find us on Instagram! @jenuinjoy @ampersand_studios @somethingbusinessy Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at www.ampersa...

Join us for the full story of how Ampersand Studios was born. It's a real rollercoaster with lots of twists and turns! Find out more about us online at www.ampersand-studios.com  Follow along on Instagram @ampersand_studios and @somethingbusinessy Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at www.ampersand-studios.com