The Laylee Emadi Podcast — For Speakers, Coaches, and Course Creators

Have you created a retention program for your courses, programs, or services? There’s nothing worse than ending any experience for your students or clients on a bad note, so today I’m comparing my own experience with the retention process of two high-ticket educational investments. While both programs had value, one investment encouraged me to renew, […] The post Episode 65: Comparing Two High-Tic...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! Are you struggling to scale your business by growing a team? Whether you believe it comes down to the employees or your lack of leadership skills, listen into this episode! Hanneke Antonelli joins us to discuss how you can scale your business with drama-free leadership—even if you don’t think […] The post Episode 64: Scaling Your Business with Drama-Free Leadership...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! If you’ve been thinking about becoming a creative educator in our industry through speaking, courses, or coaching, this episode is for you! In this bite sized episode, we’re exploring my top three tips for stepping into an educator role and how to ensure you’re sharing the knowledge that your […] The post Episode 63: 3 Tips for Stepping Into an Educator Role appear...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! If you’ve been a listener for a while, you know how much I believe in creating safe spaces through a diverse and inclusive brand. In this episode, Erica Courdae, a DEI Coach and Consultant, joins us to discuss what that can mean in your business! Listen in as she […] The post Episode 62: Creating Diverse, Inclusive, and Safe Spaces in Your Brand with Erica Courdae...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! Does having a small social media following make you feel like you can’t run a successful business? We’ve got great news for you—YOU CAN. Ellen Yin joins us to discuss a few unpopular opinions when it comes to how your audience size relates to your success, even going as […] The post Episode 61: Growing your Business without a Large Audience with Ellen Yin appeared...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! As we get started in a new year after an extremely unexpected time, it’s important to take a step back and look at where our short term goals are leading us. In this episode, Manali Sontakke joins us to discuss what long-term vision planning can look like in your […] The post Episode 60: Long-Term Vision Planning for Your Business with Manali Sontakke appeared firs...

Welcome back to So, Here’s the Thing! In this solo bite-sized episode I am sharing the top three lessons that I want to take with me out of 2020 and walking into 2021! I hope that these inspire you to do your own audit of what you’ve learned this year, and what you can take […] The post Episode 59: Three Lessons Learned in 2020 that I’m Taking into the New Year With Me appeared first on Laylee Ema...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! Sitting down to build out workflows and systems in your business can feel overwhelming—but it’s so worth it. In this episode, Laura Lee Neff joins us to share her 8 step approach to creating systems and workflows in your business that work. Laura is a photographer, systems strategist, business […] The post Episode 58: 8 Steps to Creating Workflows and Systems in Yo...

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” Are you ready to grow your business, but struggling to see how you can scale without becoming overwhelmed? Enter my favorite addition to any business—a virtual assistant. In this episode, Dahlia Orth joins us to discuss how hiring a virtual assistant for your business can help with growth, stress, […] The post Episode 57: Hiring a Virtual Assistant for Your Busin...

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” Has your health and fitness taken a back seat to everything else in your life? In this episode, Brittani Zmolik joins us to share practical tips and techniques to better prioritize your health as an entrepreneur! Brittani Zmolik is a busy mama of 3 and passionate about helping women […] The post Episode 56: Prioritizing your Health and Fitness as an Entrepreneur...

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” I recently launched applications for the first cohort of my own Mastermind! With that launch, my inbox was flooded with questions like: “Is a mastermind right for me?”“How do I know which mastermind to chose?” … and so many other important questions to consider when it comes to joining […] The post Episode 55: Masterminds & Educational Formats with Hope Taylor ap...

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” In this episode, Melissa Lin joins us to discuss how to approach growing your team and scaling your business. Follow along with her step-by-step exercise to deciding what tasks you should outsource first! Melissa Lin is a former successful chemical engineer turned multiple six-figure business coach and business owner. After […] The post Episode 54: Scaling Your B...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this episode, I’m joined by Natalie Franke, Dawn Richardson, and Paige Griffith for a roundtable discussion regarding drawing inspiration from versus stealing in the creative industry. Listen in as Natalie discusses community over competition, Dawn shares about a recent experience with her full website being copied, and Paige […] The post Episode 53: Inspiration...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this episode, Ashley Kirkwood joins us to discuss the trademarking process and why it’s important for your brand. Listen in as she describes when to trademark your business and three ways to go about doing it! After graduating top of her class at Northwestern Law and going to […] The post Episode 52: The Importance of Trademarking Your Brand with Ashley Kirkwood...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this episode, Julie Painter joins us to discuss why systems are important in your business, along with the tools you should be using to create them. Listen in as she shares how her role as a VA can help you manage and further automate those systems. Dallas Girl […] The post Episode 51: Setting Up Systems in Your Business with Julie Painter appeared first on Layl...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this episode, Candice Coppola joins me to discuss the components that will help you craft a solid business plan. Listen in as she discusses the purpose of developing a business plan and how it can guide your success! Candice Coppola is an author, podcast host, business coach, and […] The post Episode 50: 5 Tips for Crafting a Business Plan with Candice Coppola a...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this episode, Natasha Coyle joins us to discuss the benefits she’s found in short form video marketing while using Instagram Reels and TikTok. Listen in as she highlights how to get started and what you should be sharing for your audience as a business owner! Natasha Coyle is […] The post Episode 49: Short Form Video Marketing: Reels & TikTok with Natasha Coyle...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this episode, Stephanie Kase joins us to highlight the importance of building a personal brand and four things to consider when developing it. Stephanie is a photographer and educator from Columbus, Ohio. She offers practical small business education through online courses, shop products, and in person speaking. When […] The post Episode 48: Building a Personal...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this episode, Anna Wright joins us to discuss how to handle hearing no in your business. Listen in as she shares the value in evaluating criticism and doing the hard work to understanding where you can improve in your business. Anna Wright is a hybrid wedding and portrait […] The post Episode 47: How to Handle Criticism in Your Business with Anna Wright appeared...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this episode, Jess Ekstrom joins us to discuss how you can use your story to help others grow! Listen in as she shares how you can become a paid and profitable speaker. Start Sharing Your Story (5:20) Finding Your Story (8:48) How to Get Paid to Speak (11:13)1. […] The post Episode 46: Becoming a Profitable Speaker with Jess Ekstrom appeared first on Laylee Emad...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this episode, Brooke Taelor joins us to to share about adding philanthropy to your business. Listen in as she discusses the importance of educating yourself on the charities you support, continuing to make an impact, and finding a balance when it comes to your investment. Brooke is a […] The post Episode 45: Philanthropy and Small Business with Brooke Taelor app...

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” In this episode, my dear friend Sarah Erikson joins us to discuss when you should invest in rebranding your business, along with when you shouldn’t. We even talk about the reason behind my recent rebrand, even though we both loved the brand design Sarah did for me a few […] The post Episode 44: How to Know When It’s Time to Rebrand Your Business appeared first on...

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” In this episode, Katelyn James joins us to discuss how doing what everyone else in the industry is doing doesn’t always lead to success. Listen in as she shares how she believes you can avoid imitation by being an innovator in our industry. Katelyn James is a wedding photographer […] The post Episode 43: Trailblazing: Being an Innovator in an Industry of Imitatio...

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” In this episode, Haley Burkhead joins us to discuss scaling your business to profitability. Listen in as we discuss sales funnels, money mindsets, and big moves. Haley Burkhead is the creator of Recurring Profit and the host of the Scalability Show. She specializes in using sales psychology to help […] The post Episode 42: Scaling Your Business / Making Profitabl...

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” In this solo episode, I’m talking all about how morning routines can set your entire day up for success. Listen in to hear how I start every day and why I’ve chosen each component of my morning routine! Reluctant of Routines (00:49) Unlearning Bad Time Management Habits (2:25) Reviewing […] The post Episode 41: Morning Routines for Entrepreneurs with Laylee Emadi...