The Capable Collective Podcast

Ellie interviews Wivi-Anne Nyberg, a yoga teacher with over 20 years of experience. Wivi-Anne shares her journey from a high-stress corporate career to finding solace in yoga and Ayurveda, leading her to teach and empower others in their holistic living. The conversation delves into Wivi-Anne's transition to the digital space, the challenges she faced, and the transformation in her business wi...

It was great to bring Mel Wiggins back onto the show to discuss the evolution of Mel's business, starting from gathering creative women in 2016 to establishing a partnership called Embodied Leadership. We chat about our arework together and the significance of using systems like Asana and Acuity to streamline operations, allowing Mel to focus on higher-level tasks and grow her business effecti...

Let's discuss how I streamlined my processes, automated client hand-holding, improved consistent communication, provided a clear dashboard for tracking my business, enabled lead tracking, and saved me time and headspace. Watch the video to learn more about how a CRM can transform your business.

These 5 side effects include having a brain that always feels full, accidentally dropping the ball, miscommunication, making less money, and having no CEO time. I provide examples and explain how these side effects can impact your business.

Let's discuss the importance of small businesses focusing on what they are good at and not getting caught up in administrative tasks and marketing. I explain how automating certain processes, such as client care emails and appointment scheduling, can free up time for entrepreneurs to work in their zone of genius. By delegating or automating other aspects of their business, entrepreneurs can fo...

Let's address the common misconception that small business owners are too disorganized to simplify and automate their businesses. I share my personal experience and offer solutions to tackle messy file systems, overflowing inboxes, client onboarding/offboarding, creating templates, and making marketing more consistent. I also highlight the importance of embracing the chaos and being proud of t...

So will sorting your systems make you more money?  Imagine once you've simplified client care, marketing processes, scheduling, file management, project management and more.  How much more time you have to make money? How much better boundaried you are with your clients? How much more consistently you're showing up? So they're referring to you because working with this person was super...

What would you do with an extra five hours a week?  What would you do with all that extra time? With that extra energy? With that extra space, that flexibility? What would you do if when you stepped away from your computer and you got a potential new client or a lead, or you got a new sale, or a new email subscriber or new community member? And you knew that person would be taken care of just as w...

It's a really common thing I hear from small business owners where they think, “Okay, if I put up systems, put in systems, I won't be able to create the way that I want to.”  People will often conflate being creative with being disorganized. The clients that I've had over the years, they’ve found that the opposite is true. 👉 Take my free quiz to figure out where to start in creating a...

Is imposter syndrome creeping up because you feel like you don’t have your shit together behind the scenes? This is a sentiment that comes up a lot.  I guess it's that people often feel like they're not really a business owner because their back end, their operations, the way that they do business feels messy or feels maybe not professional enough or not together enough, right?  That's...

Join host Ellie McBride in a lively YouTube live interview as she sits down with Minal Patel, the founder of Marketing by Minal, to delve into the exciting world of email marketing. Minal will share her expertise on successfully driving traffic to your email list and, more importantly, guiding that traffic back to your website to convert into sales. With her firm belief that marketing is akin to c...

Ellie sits down with Emma Greer, a talented copywriter and content writer hailing from Northern Ireland and now based in Glasgow, Scotland. Emma shared her expertise in creating captivating website copy that leaves a lasting impression. As a skilled copywriter, Emma understands the power of words in conveying the personality, values, and unique offerings of service providers. Through her website c...

We're diving into the world of podcasting and how it can supercharge your website. My guest, Amanda Sloan, is an award-winning content creator, podcast enthusiast, and multi-passionate entrepreneur from Thankful Cow Solutions. Amanda is not just a talented writer and podcast host but also the Founder and Co-Creator of Geek Herring Productions. She's all about making podcasting accessible t...

As a renowned brand photography expert, Karen knows the art of creating a deep connection with your target audience through visually captivating branding. Whether you're running a service-based or product-based business, having a curated collection of impactful images that align with your vision and values is essential for effortless business growth. Discover the power of confidently showcasin...

Peter and Ellie delve into the powerful fast track of paid digital advertising and how it can drive website success. Learn how to leverage digital ads for maximum impact on your website's performance. My special guest is Peter Doak of PDG Advertising, a dynamic agency that has achieved remarkable growth since its inception in June 2017. With an impressive roster of 20 global clients, they spec...

Join us as I chat with the amazing Chikumo Fiseko, a multi-talented entrepreneur, marketing consultant, food stylist, blogger, and content creator. With over 11 years of experience in the industry, Chikumo specializes in food and content that captivates and engages audiences. During this livestream, Chikumo shares her expertise on driving traffic to your website through effective marketing strateg...

Guest expert Jillian Henning and I dove into the world of blogging and website content creation, discussing how it can supercharge your website's growth. Learn valuable methods and insider tips that will make your content creation easier and more effective. Whether you're a seasoned blogger or just starting out, this livestream is packed with actionable insights to help your website and bl...

An epic YouTube Live session with Chris Colton, the founder of See See — a one stop shop for creative services that include Website Design, Video, Photography & Drone Services. We're diving into the game-changing power of video and websites, and how they can transform your online presence.

In this video, I get to talk with the incredible Cara Bendon, a branding specialist with over 14 years of experience. With a track record of helping over 60 brands create a lasting impression, Cara is passionate about empowering ambitious sustainable brands to make a significant impact. In this livestream, she shared invaluable insights and techniques that entrepreneurs and small businesses can us...

Join Ellie McBride, the Squarespace pro from Calibrated Concepts, and Zoe McCallum, the WordPress guru behind ZCM Digital, as they spill the beans on website platforms. We'll talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of different options out there. Whether you're team Squarespace or team WordPress (or somewhere else entirely), this livestream is gonna help you find the perfect fit for you...

In this episode I talk about why I use templates for every aspect of my business and how you can use them to add ease to your workflow. I also give you the low-down on my brand new Squarespace website templates which are available to purchase now from my Template Shop . This podcast is written and presented by Ellie McBride from Calibrated Concepts . It was produced by Emily Crosby Media .

In this episode I talk to Adanna Onuekwusi about how exploring your identity can transform your content. We talk about writing techniques that can help you to find your voice, and learn to bring your identity to the work you do. Adanna Onuekwusi is the founder of Invicta Writers. An educator, writer and creative mentor, she is  committed to teaching women how to harness the power of writing a...

In this episode I talk to Dani Paige, a launch copywriter who specialises in upgrading sales copy. Dani is passionate about creating persnality packed, ethical sales material for your business. She tells me how you can use different sections of your sales page to greater effect, and why we should all be keeping a list of our personal 'isms'! You can find out more about Dani on her website www.dani...

In this episode I talk to Nicola Rae-Wickham about finding and using your voice in business. We discuss leading with your values while allowing them to evolve as you do, and the ways that you can work on using your voice. Nicola Rae-Wickham is a certified coach and brand strategist who helps big-hearted creatives and purpose driven humans to amplify their voice and make a real wholehearted impact...

In this episode I talk to Melanie Knights, a self-published author, anti bro-marketing mentor and host of the podcast Entrepreneurial Outlaws. We talk about creating content that reflects your personality and values, instead of trying to fit in with what the algorithms demand of you. Melanie describes her work as being the entrepreneurial intersection of strategy, spirituality and self-inquiry - s...