The DYB Podcast (Letters from Dad)

Need a one page website for your business but not sure how to Code? Maybe you're just looking to add a landing page without adding ANOTHER page to your current site. Canva can do both of those for you! In today's episode, I talk the benefits of a landing page, some key things to focus on for every landing page, and how to build one in Canva (no coding skills needed)! Thanks for listening,...

Want to manage your brand assets and create a consistent brand image? Don't want to pay for Canva Pro to do it? In today's episode, I cover some simple tools you can use to build out your business' brand kit WITHOUT paying the monthly price. Thanks for listening, let me know what you thought or if there are features you want to see more of in the comments below! ➢ LOOKING FOR TEMPLATES...

Is editing a template from an independent designer in Canva any different than using a stock template? NOPE. But there are some subtle nuances that you may not know about how to get your templates. I’ll cover all that and more in today’s video and tell you why finding a template pack outside of Canva may benefit you even more! Thanks for watching, let me know what you thought or if there are featu...

Canva is making upgrades CONSTANTLY! With new apps, upgrades to your favorite features, and even UI (user interface) updates, there's always something new in Canva. In today's episode, I cover some of the coolest updates, including new features in Canva Docs and a set of UI/UX updates to make your Canva User life a tad easier. Thanks for listening, let me know what you thought or if there...

I spend up to 30 hours a week in Canva. Even if you're only spending a few hours, there are simple things you can add to your work flow to cut a few minutes off here and there. This is a follow up to last week's episode that includes 10 more tips to save time while working in Canva! Watch the video version on YouTube, at: https://youtu.be/4dIh5djkSYo Like the show? Give it a like, follow,...

Spinning your wheels in Canva? In today's video, I cover my 10 favorite tips to helping you design faster and get back to business! 0:00 Intro 0:38 Brand Kit 3:00 Templates 3:59 Keyboard Shortcuts 4:42 Group Elements 6:26 Lock & Unlock Elements 7:30 Rulers & Guides 10:10 Pexels & Pixabay 11:45 Replace Background 13:28 Detach Image 14:54 The Allen Iverson Thanks for listening! Be su...

Trying to decide on whether to download the Canva desktop app? In this episode, I'll give my breakdown of both the browser and desktop versions. I'll also give my honest opinion on which one I prefer. Want the visual version? Check out my YouTube Channel - DyBennett https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8EpLDui7lxhXz0oIMDbv8A Thanks for tuning into the Canva Code! Want to hear more on Canva? B...

The creator economy is BOOMING in 2024. Are you creating for your personal brand or business? In today's episode, I cover how Canva can help you optimize your profiles and maximize your content output. You'll learn: What platforms you need graphic content for. What content can you build using JUST Canva. Where to start with your content empire. Be sure to check out my YouTube channel for m...

Creating content is a science. But we don't need it to such up more time than it should. I've been creating content for small businesses for 4+ years. Here are the five AI tools in Canva that I use daily! Check out the video version on my YouTube channel for tutorials and more visuals to learn a new way! Find the video at: https://youtu.be/bFKv2JMM7lw

You usually wear many hats when you’re a small business owner, and one of the smallest is usually “designer.” You don’t have time to waste on long-winded designs or spending hours and hours becoming the world's next Canva Picasso. This is where Canva’s Magic Studio can help speed up the process, get you back to work, and make you look like Gandalf the Grey in no time. Check out the video versi...

This is how I designed my brand kit in less than 2 hours, and I’ll give it to you here in 5 minutes. Branding is everything in the world of business. If you’re not actively fostering and creating it, who is? The best way to do this is to do it yourself, but the question is: how? By the end, I’ll reveal how to leverage brand recognition to get more sales. Thanks for listening. Be sure to follow and...

December 15th, I'm celebrating my 30th birthday! I compiled the biggest lessons I've learned over the last 30 years, including one that will hit the parents listening right in the heart. This is outside the normal Canva programming, so my apologies if that's what you're here for! Thanks for listening. Be sure to follow and subscribe for Canva tips, tutorials, and marketing tactics...

Is Canva Pro worth the cost? In today's episode, we look at Canva's free and pro options and determine whether the upgrade is worth the cost for small businesses. Want the visual version of this? Check out my YouTube channel (@the_dybennett) or follow me on social!

Canva is a magical digital creation tool, one that millions of people use monthly, weekly, or daily. But how can you figure out exactly how it's going to help your business grow? In today's episode, I cover the first 15 of more than 30 WAYS Canva can help elevate your marketing for your business, including using it to create social media content, managing your brand, building social ads, a...

Social media and digital marketing (when run correctly) are some of the most powerful tools for your small business. Even if you're not in the gym business, there's valuable lessons in this one. Today, I give the details on how my gyms (where I work my 9-5) did 200 memberships over Black Friday weekend. TWICE. I go over everything from what platforms I used, how I built the ads, and everyt...

Gaining awareness is the most important part of growing, and that can be tough with little to no marketing budget. Today's episode, part 2 of this two-part series, brings you the last seven cheap ways to market your business. If you missed the first part, check the last episode (#015). If you enjoyed today's episode, please consider leaving me a review and let me know what you thought. Thi...

To small businesses, gaining awareness is the most important part of growing. That can be tough with little to no marketing budget, though! In today's episode, we talk about ways to marketing your business for free or very little cost, making your shoestring marketing budget work the best for you! This is the first of a two-part series, where we will cover 13 total ways you can market your bus...

In this episode, we dive into the world of content batching and explore how it can improve both your content-building efficiency AND consistency. If you're tired of constantly struggling to stay ahead on your social media, blog, or content marketing, then this episode is a must-listen. You'll learn: Why consistency is an important part of your content strategy Why having efficiency in your...

An end cap to Episode #012 caps off the talk on how social media can help level the playing field for your small business and get you on the same track as some of the bigger players in the space. If you enjoyed today's episode, leave me a review or tag me on social! This show grows with your help so if you found it valuable or learned something, share it with a friend. Find me on all the major...

It still astounds me that there are businesses that WANT big growth that aren't willing to try out social media. There are SO many reasons to jump into social media for your business, even if you don't use it for yourself. In today's episode, I talk about some of the benefits of using social media to bring awareness to your business, including how it boosts brand identity, provides a m...

The best thing you can do for your health is to be more kind to YOU. Yes, exercise is important, eating right is important, and stretching is important. But taking care of yourself mentally is just as, if not more important. That starts with being KIND TO YOU. Today's episode is the final part of the Your Health Matters chat that started in Episode 9. If you haven't listened to episodes 9...

Mental health has become a bigger conversation over the last few years, and rightfully so. Taking care of your MIND is just as important as taking care of your body. Thankfully, when you take care of your body, there are some mindful benefits to it as well! This is a continuation of Episode 9, where I talked about taking care of yourself physically and how it can pay dividends for your business an...

You may be running a multi-million dollar business, have a huge staff, and see record numbers, but there’s one thing you’re neglecting that could help boost your business even further.  As business owners, we all need to understand that our health should be part of how we grow our business. You spend countless hours in meetings, crunching numbers, and working on business development, but the probl...

Email marketing isn't as powerful as it was in the early 2000's, but it's still a stellar business tool to help you grow your new business. In today's episode, we elaborate on Episode 7's topic, email marketing, and talk about five of the best programs to help you get started. If you have questions about digital marketing, DM me or tweet me questions @the_dybennett and I'll...

Part 2 of Email Marketing for Beginners takes questions from the audience about why email still matters, building an email strategy, and how to build an email list. If you have questions about digital marketing, DM me or tweet me questions @the_dybennett and I'll answer them on the show or my social! Leave me some feedback on how you're enjoying the podcast thus far by tweeting me (@the_dy...