The Branding Business School Podcast

Text a question to Victoria! You submitted your questions and I'm answering them ALL on this Q & A podcast episode. Here's a list of questions submitted for this episode: How/where do you license fonts for your designs? How often should you update your website? How do you have time for hair and makeup with a toddler? How do you attract customers without being pushy or annoying? How m...

Text a question to Victoria! Kelly Stumpe (aka The Car Mom) is disrupting the auto-sales industry one online car tour at a time. Kelly was raised in the automotive industry and began working at her family's BMW  dealership in 2016. When she and her husband started a family, she didn't see a practical way to make car sales and motherhood mesh. So she took her knowledge online and started...

Text a question to Victoria! Unpopular opinion alert!! My guest today is my very own bookkeeper, LoriAnn Kuntz. We break down some of the lies we are being told about money as it relates to entrepreneurship and building a successful business. From manifestation to 20k months, LoriAnn and I hope to encourage a weary group of women, struggling to keep up with the Jones'.  For Show Notes and spe...

Text a question to Victoria! Today we're talking all things brand photography. Why it's important, what it can do for your business, how to prepare for your next shoot, and common mistakes to avoid when taking brand photos for your business. My guest, Melissa Douglas, is a Detroit based brand photographer who scaled her business from $0-$150k in 12 months time and she shares her secrets...

Text a question to Victoria! For show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/ Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.brandwelldesigns.com/thepodcast/ Follow BrandWell on Instagram. Follow The Branding Business School on Instagram. Save on your first year of Honeybook using this link! Save 50% off your first year of Flodesk using this link! Get $30 off your first mont...

Text a question to Victoria! Did you know that Starbucks generated $25 billion dollars in annual revenue in 2019 while human trafficking generated more than $150 billion in the same calendar year? My guest today, Jennifer Olson, opens up about the atrocities happening around the globe and right under our noses. "Cheap products always come at a cost to someone else."  In this episode, Jen...

Text a question to Victoria! I like to go against the grain when it comes to how I invest in my business. In today's episode, I share the two areas where I spend the most money in my business to bring about the greatest return. Psst- it's not paid ads or social media marketing! For show notes click here. Save 50% off Honeybook here. For show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.c...

Text a question to Victoria! Building a business is hard but try doing it with a newborn and in the middle of a global pandemic. This is the story of Austin Baby Co founder, Kelly Buller. Kelly opens up about how she got her silicon baby products into Nordstrom, Target, and every Container Store in the country in less than two years, while also navigating the challenges that come with having a bab...

Text a question to Victoria! Come behind the scenes of my 6-figure website design agency and find out what worked, what didn't, and everything I learned along the way. It's time to talk numbers, hiring, where I struggled, where I thrived, and all things scaling a business. Learn from my last 365 days and join me in launching Season 3 of The BrandWell Podcast!  For show notes, head to www...

Text a question to Victoria! At this time in the year, it’s easy to want to hit pause on work and mentally check out until 2022 makes its debut, but I want to encourage you- from one entrepreneur to another, keep going. Many will start businesses fast but only a few will finish strong. I want to be one of the few and I hope you'll join me. Tune in for motivation and encouragement to make the...

Text a question to Victoria! How will we every stand out from the competition if we keep copying what they're doing? In this episode, I'm sharing 3 simple ways that you can make your brand stand out from the crowd and set yourself up as the only option for buyers in your market. For episode show notes, head to www.brandwelldesigns.com/thepodcast Save 50% off your first year of Honeybook...

Text a question to Victoria! Grab your holiday drink from Starbucks because today's episode will not disappoint! I'm sharing practical ideas for how you can create relevant content and promote your business during Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas, and New Years. The holiday season is the perfect time to get your business in front of new audiences and create a loyal community with yo...

Text a question to Victoria! A former night nurse turned fashion entrepreneur, my guest Paige Howell, never would've imagined that her life would look the way it does today with a brick and mortar boutique, a thriving e-commerce business, and four children. Paige shares how the bigger risks she took in life and business led to the sweetest rewards. Tune in to be inspired, motivated and touche...

Text a question to Victoria! If imposter syndrome rears its ugly head into your life and business more than you'd care to admit... hit play, my friend. You are not alone in your feelings of "not enough-ness" and my guest, Michelle Charles Gustafson, helps break down how to truly show up confident and kiss imposter syndrome goodbye forever. For show notes, head to www.brandwelldesign...

Text a question to Victoria! DIYing your website can save you a lot of money up front, but what if your DIY is costing you sales in your business? In this episode, we cover the 5 most common website mistakes that people make when DIYing their site and how to avoid them. For show notes and to learn more about this episode, head to www.brandwelldesigns.com For show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusi...

Text a question to Victoria! Marketing strategies don't have to be complicated. My guest today is Katrina Aronson, a marketing strategist and business coach who specializes in helping entrepreneurs cut the confusion and develop clear and powerful marketing strategies that actually work. It's time to stop throwing spaghetti at the wall hoping it sticks, and to start executing a clear and...

Text a question to Victoria! Did you know that 72% of customers won’t take any action unless they've read reviews? Having positive reviews for your business can drastically increase your sales! This episode covers how to go about getting positive reviews for your product or service-based business.  Still not convinced that reviews are all that important? Here are a few more stats.  95% of cus...

Text a question to Victoria! On today's episode, you'll hear from my very own Virtual Assistant, Heather Tormey! Heather shares how she started her VA business, what type of work she does to help busy entrepreneurs get time back into their days, and how she markets her business to get new clients. Whether you're considering hiring a VA or maybe you're interested in becoming a V...

Text a question to Victoria! I recently hosted a designer retreat for my team where we all got together under one roof for a few days to strategize, socialize and plan for the future of BrandWell. In this episode, I share why I decided to host a retreat for my small team, what the agenda looked like, and why I will 1,000% be doing it again next year! For more information, head to www.brandwelldesi...

Text a question to Victoria! Join me for week two of this two-part series with my sales coach, Gwen! I want you to know that selling doesn't have to be hard. There is an ethical way to present your offer to the masses and drastically scale your business and your income. With more than 15 years experience in sales, Gwen Tinsley has seen it all. From antiquated sales funnels that no longer work...

Text a question to Victoria! Hey entrepreneur- I see you. And I want you to know that selling doesn't have to be hard. There is an ethical way to present your offer to the masses and drastically scale your business and your income. With more than 15 years experience in sales, Gwen Tinsley has seen it all. From antiquated sales funnels that no longer work, to modern-day selling through relatio...

Text a question to Victoria! Buckle up for 50 minutes of money talk with my very own CPA, Brittney Suttle. Brittney specializes in helping female business owners earn more, save more, and eventually pay themselves more as entrepreneurs.  Here's a quick summary of what you'll find in this episode: Two of the most common money mistakes small business owners make Spenders vs. Savers and tip...

Text a question to Victoria! If you need help marketing your business or landing a second date with that person you've been crushing on, this episode is for you... JK JK- there won't be a ton of relationship advice in here but my guest, Nikki Nash, does share the incredible parallel between marketing and dating and why it's important to acknowledge the similarities as a business own...

Text a question to Victoria! Are you currently selling on Etsy and looking to move more product? This episode with Tracy and Robin from Salted Words will give you practical ways that you can level up your Etsy shop! I promise you will be encouraged and inspired when you hear the story of how this mother-daughter team took what started as arts and crafts in their garage and turned it into a lucrati...

Text a question to Victoria! A lot of entrepreneurs struggle with sales. We’re the creatives right? The dreamers, the visionaries and we hope and pray that if we build it, they will come. Well you don't have to be in business long to realize that that statement simply isn't true. In this episode, we cover: How to get comfortable with selling as an entrepreneur 3 ways to get prospects pri...