The Optimization Toolbox with Jenna Redfield

This week I interview our web designer Jo from BrandingBabesCo to talk everything web design! We discuss pros and cons of squarespace, how to know when to hire a designer and how to price your services! Learn more at www.brandingbabes.co Jenna Redfield is a digital content expert, focused on organizing, planning and creating content for marketing purposes. She runs her YouTube channel Jenna Redfie...

So excited to share this week's episode of the podcast! This is a long one so buckle in! I'm talking to Melanie Lea of My Billie Design Studio, who is a talented graphic, brand and web designer. Melanie helped our host Jenna with rebranding her biz & was so excited to have her on the podcast! As the episode progresses we talk about some really interesting things regarding having your own business,...

This week's conversation is with Lindsey Higgins, owner at ByNiche & instagram influencer at LindseyKateCo. We talk daily schedules, launching a marketing agency, instagram, hiring employees & more! You can find Lindsey at https://www.instagram.com/lindseykateco  &  https://www.instagram.com/byniche/ Jenna Redfield is a digital content expert, focused on organizing, planning and creating content f...

An interview with MNCommunity Co-Founder Rachel Ewell on instagram, instameets & connecting with the local community!    Follow Rachel & MNCommunity instagram.com/mncommunity facebook.com/mncommunitypage twitter.com/rachel_six12 instagram.com/rachel_six12 Jenna Redfield is a digital content expert, focused on organizing, planning and creating content for marketing purposes. She runs her YouTube ch...

This week we talk to instagram influencer & bullet journal artist as well as local creative Alec Fischer! We talk about what the heck bullet journaling is, how to find your niche, how to build your audience and more! Check him out at www.instagram.com/fischrmedia Jenna Redfield is a digital content expert, focused on organizing, planning and creating content for marketing purposes. She runs her Yo...

Talking with brand strategist Emily Baynard all about design on instagram Episode Notes from Emily: Save your Instagram Stories (photo & video) to your camera roll: Settings>Story Settings> turn on "Save Shared Photos" Learning about color psychology from Fiona Humberstone:  http://thebrand-stylist.com/the-absolute-essentials-of-colour-psychology/ Later.com Schedugram Canva.com My favorite follows...

Sharing 15 tips about how to grow and how to avoid mistakes when designing your instagram. Mistake 1. Using bots I hate bots. Hate them. Yes they can help bring you followers, but most of the time the followers are empty and non-engaging. Pro tip: The best way to bring organic followers is to actually interact!  Mistake 2. Not putting your location on your account If you are a local based business...

Today I'm interviewing Heidi Mueller of Excelsior Candle Co. Heidi is an active member of the Twin Cities Collective. She runs a handmade candle business out of Excelsior. We talk about how she's always been a maker, how she started and currently runs making wax candles out of her basement. Make sure to connect with Heidi in the group and online! Find Heidi & Excelsior Candle Co! www.excelsiorcand...

Today I'm excited to interview Ashley Brooks of Brooks Editorial. Ashley is an editor and content creator and she is also a fellow podcast host! She hosts the podcast Chasing Creative, which is all about how everyday people can make creativity a priority in their daily lives with co-host Abbigail Kriebs. I've been a huge fan of the podcast and had to ask her to be on the podcast! We talk about the...

An interview with Josey Meeker Stafford of Sixpence Events. We talk about getting referrals, networking, SEO and how to get your business known in the community. Josey Stafford is a Minneapolis based event planner, focusing on weddings for millennials who want a stress-free engagement and a wedding filled with laughter and awkward hand gestures. As a people connector and lover of all types of herb...

Sara Hynes of Sara Hynes Designs is a graphic designer and we talk about branding, running an Etsy Shop, where inspiration comes from, graphic design, running a side hustle, starting an LLC and more! Follow Sara at www.instagram.com/sarahynesdesigns and www.sarahynesdesigns.com  Jenna Redfield is a digital content expert, focused on organizing, planning and creating content for marketing purposes....

Today I interview Laura VanZandt, theater blogger at 1Girl2Cities and the social media manager at the famous vegan butcher shop The Herbivorous Butcher! We discussed how to use social media to connect with celebrities (Sir Paul McCartney is included!), how to pick mediums to post on, the future of social media & more! You can find Laura at www.instagram.com/1girl2cities and www.twitter.com/1girl2c...

A conversation with Carolyn Reginato, social media manager and local community volunteer. We talked about why Twitter isn't dead, how to network and plan events and the importance of having a strong presence online, especially if you work in the wedding industry! You can find Caroline at https://twitter.com/carolinneapolis &  https://www.instagram.com/carolinneapolis/ Jenna Redfield is a digital c...

This week's episode is with Ashley Grossman! Ashley is the Social Media Director of the Salvation Army North. Listen as we discuss social media, blogging for fun, dream jobs and more! Ashley and I met almost 2 years ago and we connected over our love of social media.  You can check her out on twitter at twitter.com/ashleygrossman or on instagram at instagram.com/grossman_ashley This week's episode...

An interview with well-known copywriter Kayla Hollatz of KaylaHollatz.com   I've known Kayla for almost 2 years and we sat down and chatted about building a business, growing a community, rebranding, her poetry book & so much more. Make sure to contact her with any copywriting needs. This week's episode is sponsored by Hipreneur.com ! Learn more about Elliot's free SEO workshop and make sure to me...

An introduction of the podcast including how to get connected with the group!   Jenna Redfield is a digital content expert, focused on organizing, planning and creating content for marketing purposes. She runs her YouTube channel Jenna Redfield and works with people to help organize their digital lives!  Home:  https://jennaredfield.com YouTube Channel  www.youtube.com/jennaredfield Join the Faceb...