The Dreamer's Manual

Time blocking can be an amazing and supportive planning technique and I still recommend it for certain people. The way I had been planning shifted during the pandemic and the way I'm planning now feels helps me feel productive and is supportive of my life and the ways that I like to work. Today I'm breaking down: When to use time blocking in your life and business The benefits of time blocking How...

How connected is your business to your customers? Do you provide a top-notch customer experience or is there room for improvement? My guest on today's episode is Katrina Scarlett. This is part 2 of our discussion about creating top-notch customer experiences in your online business. Katrina comes from over a decade in the luxury hospitality industry and has combined that high-touch experience with...

How connected is your business to your customers? Do you provide a top-notch customer experience or is there room for improvement? My guest on today's episode is Katrina Scarlett. She comes from over a decade in the luxury hospitality industry and has combined that high-touch experience with the tech of the online space to create a powerful mix of support for online business owners. Online busines...

Nobody says, “ I want less freedom,” when they're starting or growing their business. But many entrepreneurs are missing out on key opportunities to build time and decision freedom because they are avoiding the numbers. Yep, understanding your business data can be challenging, but it's crucial for making informed decisions that lead to growth and success. And we’re bringing even more solutions to...

Today we're excited to share a repeat guest - Becky Brunner! One thing I've heard since the beginning of 2023 is how many people are craving connection. Whether that's in your personal life or it extends to your online business life and community, I'm seeing people really digging into all that community has to offer. Becky is an expert at community. She is a value-driven, adventure-loving, team cu...

Do you: Have a podcast Want to start a podcast in 2023 Have clients who have a podcast Want to market your business organically in 2023 If any of those apply to you, you're in luck friend! Today on the podcast our guest is Kayla Wells. Kayla is a powerful podcast manager and marketing mastermind and she's spilling all those secrets she gives to her paid clients to our community. Kayla has such a r...

It's here! We love online business and we love reading so every few months the podcast listeners indulge us by letting us share all the things we're reading - loving and hating! In this episode, Kim and I share our favorite fiction and non-fiction reads of 2022. Our lists are small but mighty. Stayed tuned for book reviews and butter balls! The Links You're Looking For : House of Earth and Blood ,...

It's 2023 and today we're diving in to how you can grow your social media channels while being authentic, strategic, and NOT burning out! Meet Kim Weldin! Kim is a wife, mother, and online entrepreneur who has a passion for helping "momprenuers" succeed. She specializes in helping other momprenuers optimize their social media and Pinterest content in order to grow their audience, drive traffic to...

Welcome and happy 2023 to our podcast dreamer's family! Today on the podcast I'm spilling the beans on where we've been the last few weeks including: why I trashed my last podcast episode for the first time ever, how I manifested a word of the year even though I didn't want one, and the TikTok hack that led to a big epiphany for my life and business! Links you might be looking for: Sprint Planning...

Many online business owners get their start in the corporate world before they set out to become entrepreneurs. It's a place where we can learn some great skills, but we can also develop a faulty perception of how valuable our talents truly are when we’re playing by somebody else’s rules.  My guest Lindsay White left her corporate job in 2019 and set out to create a freelance business that wa...

We're back with another behind-the-scenes episode! You guys have loved when I break down the inner workings of my own business so today we're bringing you behind the scenes of how I plan (or don't for a new year). In this episode we talk about: What I do before I ever start planning for a new year The questions I ask myself as I reflect on the past year How I plan for the new year And what I do if...

It might be turkey time, but Kim and I are BACK! We decided that during this holiday season, we would surprise you with a bonus episode all about what we’re reading, what we’ve read, and very importantly, what we’re excited to read! ENTER: Our Fall Reads + Winter TBR If you’re anything like us, during the holiday season, we love to listen to podcasts, episodes, or audiobooks that aren’t so…”busine...

She's back! Our friend Sarah Noked is back and sharing about a topic I know is on many of our minds - what impact will a recession have on our business AND how to protect and grow our business in all types of economic climates. If you haven't yet met Sarah, she is the founder of Sarah Noked OBM. Her mission is simple: to empower online Entrepreneurs and Online Service Providers to build thriving,...

When it comes to our businesses, processes and systems might not be everybody’s love language. But that’s why we have this amazing community of online service providers to lean on to create the clarity and ease in our business that helps us thrive.  I had the opportunity to chat with fellow OBM Shay Howard in October, and I loved learning about her story, and how it informed her perspectives...

Friends, 2023 will be here before we know it! Wouldn’t you like to start the new year with a new rhythm or pattern that saves your time and sanity? Yes please! In today’s episode, I am sharing concrete ideas that you can take and successfully implement into your life. These ideas and strategies will save you time not only in your business, but your personal life as well!  From using time savi...

Do you have a virtual team or co-workers and you're not sure what to gift them this holiday season? Today on the podcast Kim and I share our favorite gift ideas for the people that support you all year long. We've covered ideas for all budgets and even added some non-gift ideas too! Links: Find me on Instagram or at my website: www.juliecalcote.com Connect with Kim on Instagram Check out Kim's Ets...

Have you thought about starting a podcast? Or have you considered being a guest on podcasts to grow your business? Today on the show I'm breaking down what one year of running and growing a podcast has looked like behind the scenes - and things to consider if you want to do the same thing! The fun, connections, and marketing the Dreamer's Manual podcast has brought into my business has been an inc...

Today on the podcast I'm digging into the 8 red (and yellow) flags I see most often in virtual hiring - both what they are and how what steps to take if you see these things come up when your hiring a team. ​ Whether you're thinking of hiring someone for your business or you want to know how to show up better for your own sales calls, this episode has something for you. When I started by business...

As someone who grew up before the age of Instagram and Facebook I sometimes still have a love/hate relationship with social media. Where I fall most days is a gratitude for the connection, opportunities, entertainment, and education I find online. BUT that doesn't mean that there aren't seasons where it feels hard. Today on the podcast we're diving into what happens when social media makes us feel...

I'm feeling called in this season to simplify, and declutter (physically and with my time). No matter how busy the day is, if I was doing what I most wanted to do, I feel happy and content. I believe staying aligned with your values by knowing what things don't fit into your life and business will not only bring you happiness but protect you from stress and burnout. When you say No to something yo...

Do you feel like you're wasting your time chasing the ever-changing trends in social media? Do you have a simple, authentic plan you execute monthly to bring a steady stream of leads into your business? This week, Sarah Noked and I sat down inside of her Confident OBM Facebook Community to talk about this and so much more around our personal journey with visibility + a Q&A at the end. Importan...

The Enneagram is one of my favorite tools to gain insight into what motivates and influences us! I love learning how to apply it so we can strengthen our connections with each other, and learn how to support others in the way that’s most helpful for them.  In this episode of The Dreamer’s Manual podcast, I dig into all of this with my guest, Karissa Harrison, an Enneagram expert, who shares h...

How do you feel about your brand? I’ve been saving this guest interview all summer, and I’m so excited to share it with you now! If you’re intrigued by all things branding,  this episode is for you! Today Nikki shares the fundamental things you must have in place with your branding so you’re positioned appropriately for your ideal client to find you and buy from you, how to build a brand stra...

It's been a long hot summer and Kim and I knocked out a big list of summer reads! Some we loved and some we hated... In this episode, we share what books we read these past few months and what we plan to read for the next three months. We consumed a whole lotta fiction, a few non-fiction and some great audiobooks for those times when we need to read on the go! Kim's Books : What Lies Beyond the Ve...

Have you ever wondered what would happen to your business if life threw you an unexpected curve ball (or 10)? That’s exactly what happened to Kaci as she was diagnosed with and treated for cancer, had emergency surgery, got married, and moved out of state all in the beginning of 2021! Systems quite literally saved her business, and in this episode, she generously shares the strategies and resource...