The Branding Business School Podcast

Text a question to Victoria! Some addictions are easier to spot than others but what do we do when our thumbs are  constantly finding their way to that little purple app and there's no "Instagrammers Anonymous" to reach out to? In this episode, my guest, Megan McQueen, shares the harsh realities of chasing fame on Instagram as an influencer and why she decided to delete her account...

Text a question to Victoria! Have you ever wondered what it's like to be an influencer with hundreds of thousands of people tuning into your daily life? Join Ashley (@tallblondebell) and I as we unpack what a day in her life looks like behind the scenes. In this episode we cover: Giving up a "socially acceptable" job to become a full-time influencer What really goes into brand colla...

Text a question to Victoria! Welcome to week 4 of Influencer Month where I'm  sharing exclusive interviews with some of Instagram's top influencers on what a day in their life actually looks like. Today's guest is Lauren Thom. Lauren is a stay-at-home mom of 2 who discovered the fastest way to grow her Instagram account and build a side-hustle from home was through sharing relatable...

Text a question to Victoria! This is week 3 of Influencer Month on The BrandWell Podcast where I'm sharing exclusive interviews from some of Instagram's top influencers on what a day in their life actually looks like.  Today, I interview Christin Lewis on the dangers of Instagram as a highlight reel. Some of the topics we cover: How Christin went from being a special-needs teacher to ful...

Text a question to Victoria! Pinterest puts too much pressure on women. At least that's what my guest, Mary Hollis Huddleston, believes and she is setting out to teach working women and moms how to ditch the DIY in exchange for delegation. As one of Instagram's top Entertainment influencers (@mrssouthernsocial), and the founder of one of the largest luxury event rental companies in the s...

Text a question to Victoria! We all have questions when it comes to the whole Influencer thing...  What do they do other than post on social media all day? Do they ever pay for the items they share about? How much money can you really make as an influencer? Do you have to have a bunch of "fake friends" to make it as an influencer?  How do I grow my account without spending money on ads?...

Text a question to Victoria! What do you do when your twenties are rapidly vanishing and you’re totally unprepared for what’s next? Cimber Cummings wanted, no needed   to find out. And she discovered some seriously transformative ideas.  Ideas to help you:   ● Make your 20s the best they can possibly be ● Learn how to navigate all those … relationships ● Work through unmet expectations and learn t...

Text a question to Victoria! Continuing last week's conversation on work and motherhood, this episode is full of hope for working moms and how being a #mompreneur can actually refine you and make you better at both your job and as a mother. Tune in for encouragement, real talk, and a few takeaways that I've had in my first 12 months as a work-from-home mom. Episode Links: Save time and m...

Text a question to Victoria! Have you ever felt torn between two callings in life? As a working mom, I know this feeling all too well. The tension between work and motherhood and wanting to do both well is a daily reality for my guest, Suzy Collins, and me. Suzy is one of Knoxville's top photographers, an online educator, and a mom of two. In this episode, she opens up about the struggles she...

Text a question to Victoria! Starting a business while working full time is tough. My guest today shares 12 tips to building your business on the side of a full time job and setting yourself up for success so you can leave your job with confidence to run your own business. Christine built her New York-based fashion marketing agency while working 16 hour days, 6 days a week with a "Devil Wears...

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Text a question to Victoria! Let's be honest, setting boundaries is tough. As entrepreneurs, we're all about the hustle and grind. The late nights and early morning are part of the package when you sign up to run your own business. While that may be true, having boundaries is crucial if you're in it for the long haul. When we fail to set boundaries for ourselves or for our clients,...

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! In this episode of The BrandWell Podcast, Victoria's guest, Jen King (founder of Bloom & Press ) shares here story of how she was able to get her product into 140 boutiques across the country. For show notes and episode links, click here.   For show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/ Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.br...

Text a question to Victoria! In this episode of The BrandWell Podcast, I interview the incredibly talented, Steph Weber. Steph is a marketing strategist, brand coach, and owner of The Weber Co, where she works with entrepreneurs to build revolutionary brands that disrupt their industry and make massive impact. Today, we take a deep dive into a critical piece in any marketing strategy - identifying...

Text a question to Victoria! If you're hoping to hear about how I time-block my day into 30-minute increments and kick off each morning with a detox tea,  sorry to disappoint ya! As a busy, working mom with a growing business, a team of designers, and a self-produced podcast, my detox tea looks more like a shot of espresso and my time-blocking is heavily dependent on my daughter's nap sc...

Text a question to Victoria! The problem with marketers is that we think like marketers! When you step back and think like a human; like a consumer, you realize how annoying some of these marketing strategies really are. Customer and user experience is EVERYTHING these days, so make sure that you're not making these common marketing mistakes that are causing your clients and prospects to unsu...

Text a question to Victoria! Marketing is changing and it's changing fast. What once worked for your business won't work in the next few years as this new generation of consumers rises up. If you've gotten on social media anytime in the last couple of months, you've seen the controversy between Gen Z and their older counterparts, saying they need to ditch their side parts and s...

Text a question to Victoria! On this episode of The BrandWell Podcast, we share practical tips on how to make money from your website. No fluff, my friends! Victoria interviews her top website designer for BrandWell, Alisha, on how to turn your website into a lead-generating machine. Learn how to DIY your way to website success with a mini crash course in SEO. Victoria and Alisha lay the foundatio...

Text a question to Victoria! In today's episode, Victoria interviews expert course creator and Kajabi website designer, Aline Hoss. Aline has helped women launch courses with $20k, $30k, $50k, and even $80k in monthly revenue on their first launch! Are these questions holding you back from launching a course? How do I choose my topic? What qualifications do I need to have? How do I price my c...

Text a question to Victoria! In this episode, Victoria and her guest, Jenny Lee Hines, chat about the realities of hiring for business. Whether you're considering bringing on your first full-time employee or simply wanting to hire a contract laborer to help with a project, Victoria and Jenny give you all the advice you need to make the right pick and to protect the reputation of your brand as...

Text a question to Victoria! In today's episode, we're spilling the tea on all things social media and teaching you how to play by the rules to make the algorithm your best friend. Victoria shares practical tips and takeaways on how to grow your following with QUALITY followers who engage with your content and flood your inbox with leads for your business. Show Links: See full show notes...

Text a question to Victoria! Are you wondering how to grow your side hustle when your full time job sucks up so much of your time? In this episode, Victoria interviews wedding videographer, Monika Garland, who shares how she balances her  videography business on the side of her 9-5. Monika booked 17 weddings in the first year of her side hustle and was scheduled to shoot 29 weddings before 2020 to...

Text a question to Victoria! What is branding? Why is it important? How do I DIY my brand? Common branding mistakes... These are all of the topics we cover in today's episode. Consider this your college course in Branding 101. Victoria interviews BrandWell's brand and logo designers in this panel style Q&A. For full show notes, head to www.brandwelldesigns.com . For show notes, head...

Text a question to Victoria! Do you ever feel like you're getting into the game too late? The industry is too saturated or there's too many people doing what you want to do... Blogger and online business coach, Megan McQueen, shares a different perspective on blogging in 2021. We cover everything from how to start, how to succeed, and what to do about Instagram's new Terms of Servic...