Being Boss: Mindset, Habits, Tactics, and Lifestyle for Creative Entrepreneurs

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Being Boss® is an exploration of what it takes to be boss as a creative business owner, entrepreneur, freelancer, or side-hustler. Join host Emily Thompson as she explores the mindsets, habits, and tactics of harnessing your creative ambitions and embracing the adventure of starting and growing your own business so that you can make money doing work you love. Brought to you by HubSpot Podcast Network.

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#359 - 4 Final Lessons of B...

06.20.2023

Welcome to the final episode of the Being Boss podcast where Emily shares what Being Boss has meant to her and why it will forever remain a highlight in her life. She also dives into the 4 final lessons of ...

Being Boss: Mindset, Habits, Tactics, and Lifestyle for Creative Entrepreneurs episodes:

06.20.2023 #359 - 4 Final Lessons of Being Boss Welcome to the final episode of the Being Boss podcast where Emily shares what Being Boss has meant to her and why it will forever remain a highlight in her life. She also dives into the 4 final lessons of ...
06.13.2023 #358 - Quitting with Purpose with Erica Courdae and Tasha L. Harrison Choosing the path of a creative entrepreneur is an exciting and unpredictable journey filled with twists, turns, and unexpected detours. Owning who you are, knowing what you want, and making it happen demand a willingness to take risks, make tough ...
06.12.2023 NEW PODCAST: Mind The Business, How to be a Better Boss From Intuit Quickbooks, in collaboration with Ruby Studios comes Mind The Business: Small Business Success Stories, a new podcast to help you unpack the necessary tools you need to jumpstart your business. In this episode, you'll hear from hosts Jannese ...
06.06.2023 #357 - The End of the Golden Age of Online Business with Erica Courdae & Tasha L. Harrison The ever-shifting landscape of the online business world can make it difficult to navigate your own business success. In this episode, Emily is joined by Erica Courdae and Tasha L. Harrison to discuss the end of the golden age of ...
05.30.2023 #356 - How the Business of Podcasts Has Changed with Kathleen Shannon Is podcasting losing its edge? The medium has been touted as the next big thing in digital content and media creation for almost a decade but the industry has seen major evolution in that time. Join Emily and Kathleen, as ...
05.23.2023 #355 - From Being Boss to New Horizons Has the end of Being Boss arrived? Join Emily and Kathleen Shannon, OG biz bestie and co-founder of Braid Creative, for a transparent conversation about the journey and evolution of Being Boss. From Emily’s original visions for the business model ...
05.16.2023 #354 - Doing Business in Hard Times with Kathleen Shannon You are not alone if you feel uncertain about the future amidst global economic instability. Finding the confidence to navigate challenging times starts with a few mindset shifts. Join Emily and Kathleen Shannon, co-founder of Braid Creative and the OG ...
05.09.2023 #353 - When to Take Business Personally and When to Let Go with Kathleen Shannon Do you find yourself taking your business and work more personally than you should? In this episode, Emily sits down with Kathleen Shannon, co-founder of Braid Creative and the OG business bestie, to explore this common challenge for creative business ...
05.02.2023 #352 - How to Create a Healthy Company Culture in Your Small Business with Dana Kaye Whether you are a solopreneur or a small business owner with a growing team, cultivating a healthy and positive company culture is an important part of your role. Dana Kaye, founder of Kaye Publicity joins Emily to discuss how you ...
04.25.2023 #351 - AI for Creatives: Navigating the Ethics of Technology with Tasha L. Harrison Do you feel uneasy about the role of AI in your creative work and business operations? In this episode, Emily sits down with author Tasha L. Harrison to chat about the ethics of using technology in your work. They explore ...
04.18.2023 #350 - Tips for Defining Your Personal Style with Kathleen Shannon As creative business owners, we all know that using our creativity to make money or solve problems is a daily part of our lives, but have you ever thought about using that same creative power to develop your own personal ...
04.11.2023 #349 - Tips for Tackling Your To-Do List Do you struggle with staying on top of your to-do list? Are you feeling overwhelmed with all your business and life tasks and not sure where to start? You're not alone. In this episode, Emily shares her secrets for overcoming ...
04.04.2023 #348 - Prioritizing Self-Care and Health Care as a Business Owner with Amy Kuretsky As entrepreneurs, we often face unique challenges when it comes to our health and well-being. It can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and grind of running a business, but neglecting our health can have serious consequences. ...
03.28.2023 #347 - Evolving and Pivoting Your Business with Kathleen Shannon Doing business online forces entrepreneurs to evolve faster than ever before and finding success requires keeping a boss mindset about the constant shifts and change. In this episode, Kathleen Shannon, co-founder of Being Boss and Braid Creative, is back for ...
03.24.2023 #FBF: Rebranding Your Biz Emily chats with Gabrielle Blades about rebranding her business. Gabby shares how she knew it was the right time to rebrand and why she wanted her brand to reflect more of who she is as a person. If you want ...
03.21.2023 #346 - The Value of Free with Shawanda Mason and Jennifer Holder Do your free offerings still have the same power and value with your potential customers and clients? In this episode, Emily is joined by the cofounders of The Chattery, Shawanda Mason and Jennifer Holder for a thoughtful conversation about the ...
03.14.2023 #345 - Finding Your Creative Flow with Pamela Chen Do you ever struggle to tap into your creativity when you need it most? As a creative entrepreneur, it can be tough to conjure up that spark of inspiration day in and day out. In this episode, Emily is joined ...
03.10.2023 #FBF: Manifestation vs. Actualization Listen in as Emily chats with Pamela Chen about manifesting versus actualization. Plus, you’ll hear examples of how to shift your mindset and step into the person you desire to be. If you want to hear more of this conversation, ...
03.07.2023 #344 - Your Business Values in Action As a creative entrepreneur, you likely know your core values, you may have even defined unique values for your business. But how do you use core values to build a strong business foundation? In this episode, Emily is joined by ...
02.28.2023 #343 - Building a Personal Brand in 2023 with Kathleen Shannon Whether you're just starting out in business or looking to make a shift in what you do, creating a strong and authentic brand that stands out in a crowded market is essential. But do you also need a personal brand? ...
02.24.2023 #FBF - Defining Your Personal Brand Hear Emily and Kathleen talk about developing a personal brand and the power of owning who you are. They also share a few practical exercises you can use to define your own personal brand. If you want to hear more ...
02.21.2023 #342 - Website Trends for Small Businesses in 2023 with Kali Edwards As a small business owner, having a website that effectively showcases your brand and earns trust is essential. But with constantly changing trends and tactics, it can be difficult to know where to start. In this episode, Emily speaks with ...
02.14.2023 #341 - Systems and Strategies for Business Growth When it comes to running a business, few things are ever as easy as you think they will be. In this episode, Emily is sharing a peek behind the scenes at the growth of Almanac Supply Co., her product and ...
02.10.2023 #FBF - First Year Fraudy Feelings Listen in as Emily and Kathleen take a look back at the first year of Emily’s product and retail business, Almanac Supply Co. You’ll hear how fraudy feelings can still show up no matter how long you’ve been doing the ...
02.07.2023 #340 - Small Business Legal Updates for 2023 with Autumn Witt Boyd Legally protecting yourself and your customers is an essential part of being a creative entrepreneur. No matter what stage of business you are in or how big your company is, you need to make sure you’re covered. Business lawyer and ...
01.31.2023 #339 - Hustle Your Way How and when we show up to do the work continues to change as technology and society shifts. As creative entrepreneurs, we have more control and choice when it comes to the way we work. So why do so many ...
01.27.2023 #FBF - Prioritizing What You Value Emily and Kathleen share their tips for prioritizing the things you value most in your life and business, recorded live from Being Boss Miami. You’ll learn a simple exercise for quickly checking in on the alignment of your values and ...
01.24.2023 #338 - How Tech Debt Hurts Your Small Business with Corey Winter Owning an online business can mean making quick decisions about what software you will use or what features you may need to forgo to meet a project deadline. But did you know that through the course of making all these ...
01.17.2023 #337 - Make Marketing Easy with Storytelling with J.J. Peterson Many entrepreneurs and small business owners struggle with marketing their products and services. In this episode, Emily is joined by Dr. J.J. Peterson, Head of Storybrand, to discuss how storytelling will help you attract your dream customer, find ease in ...
01.13.2023 #FBF - Storytelling vs. Selling Listen in as Emily chats with Michelle Khouri about owning and sharing your story as a more authentic form of selling and marketing. Plus, you’ll hear examples of what not to do when it comes to selling and how Emily ...
01.10.2023 #336 - Annual Review & Intention Setting with Kathleen Shannon Join Emily and Kathleen, business besties and Being Boss co-founders, as they get together for their traditional annual review chat. They share what worked well, the challenges they encountered, and the lessons learned. As we embark on the journey that ...
01.03.2023 #335 - Personal Values vs. Business Values Values are a foundational piece of being boss. Discovering your core values can help guide you in living a more aligned life, making hard decisions, and understanding the impact of your creative work. In this episode, Emily explores the difference ...
12.30.2022 #FBF - Yearly Intentions We’re taking a look back as Emily and Kathleen talk about their intentions as they were preparing for 2022. They discuss choosing a word of the year and the inspiration and reasons behind their choices. If you want to hear ...
12.27.2022 #334 - Overcoming a Middle-Class Money Mindset with Danetha Doe Are you stuck in a middle-class money mindset? Danetha Doe returns to Being Boss to share how she identified this societal and systemic money mindset in herself. Dive deep with Emily and Danetha as they explore how a middle-class money ...
12.20.2022 #333 - Better Hiring Strategies for Your Small Business with Dana Kaye Making impactful hires in your small business can be one of the most difficult responsibilities you’ll have as a boss. In this episode, Dana Kaye returns to share what she has learned from hiring at different stages of her business ...
12.16.2022 #FBF - Your Business Check-In Emily explains exactly what a CEO Day is and what it will help you accomplish. She also shares the adjustments made for quarterly and monthly CEO days and how she juggles CEO days for two businesses. If you want more ...
12.13.2022 #332 - Values, Validation, and Goal Setting with Tara McMullin Are your current goals truly helping you to be the person you want to be and to create the business you’d most like to run? Or are you simply striving for a goal that you were told you should achieve ...
12.06.2022 #331 - Making Imperfect Decisions with Erica Courdae & Tasha L. Harrison Understanding what your values are and how to align with them as often as possible in your life and work is an essential part of being boss. But what happens when an opportunity to grow or make a large impact ...
12.02.2022 #FBF: Why Business Friendships Matter Emily chats with Erica and Tasha, two of her business besties, about the benefits of having friends with similar business models and how business friendships can help push you and your business to the next level. If you want to ...
11.29.2022 #330 - Part 2: Retirement Planning for Entrepreneurs with Sarah Becker In part two of this retirement planning series for bosses, Sarah Becker explores the mindset of being work optional versus the idea of traditional retirement. Emily shares how the experience of selling her first business has allowed her to consider ...
11.22.2022 #329 - Part 1: Retirement Planning for Entrepreneurs with Sarah Becker In this first episode of a 2-part series on retirement planning as an entrepreneur, Sarah Becker returns to the podcast to discuss what keeps so many small business owners from setting themselves up for retirement. Emily and Sarah discuss real-life ...
11.18.2022 #FBF: Planning for Success Emily shares why making time for business visioning, planning, projecting, and her CEO Days is one of the most important habits she has in her role of CEO. If you want some additional guidance on conducting your own CEO Day, ...
11.15.2022 #328 - Letting Go of Hustle Culture with Jadah Sellner The idea of hustling your way to success is embedded in the traditional path of the entrepreneur. But living and working in a constant state of hustle isn’t sustainable and often leads to burnout. How can you build a business ...
11.08.2022 #327 - Trends and Opportunities for Makers and Retail Businesses with Carla Pellicano of Faire The journey of a small business owner is one that requires a finger on the pulse and constant learning, but being a retail or maker boss comes with a unique set of obstacles. In this episode, Emily is joined by ...
11.04.2022 #FBF: Developing a Product Do you have an idea for a product you want to create and sell? In this clip, you’ll hear Emily and Kathleen chat with Karen Young of Oui Shave about how she approached research and development. She also shares how ...
11.01.2022 #326 - Knowing When to Quit Winners never quit and quitters never win, or so the saying goes. Society has taught many of us that quitting isn’t acceptable, but knowing when to quit is a skill that every creative business owner needs to master. In this ...
10.25.2022 #325 - Diversifying Your Revenue with Physical Products with Brigit Esselmont of Biddy Tarot As business owners, the spaces we create and make money in continue to evolve and change. In order to find success, entrepreneurs are required to pivot, adjust, and keep building their dream work and life. In this episode, Emily is ...
10.21.2022 #FBF - Tarot For Entrepreneurs If you’re wanting to dip your toe into some practices you can use in your business, this chat with Brigit Esselmont of Biddy Tarot is a great start. Emily and Kathleen ask Brigit to bust some common myths about tarot. ...
10.18.2022 #324 - Habits, Routines, and Magic with Kathleen Shannon Intentional habits and routines are at the core of showing up to do the work for any boss. But adding a little magic to your daily routines can really kick them up a notch, helping you to tap into your ...
10.11.2022 #323 - Growing Your Team to Scale Your Business with Dana Kaye Being a business owner puts you in the unique position to create your ideal career and life but it also allows you to create impact in the lives of your clients and team members. In this episode, Emily chats with ...

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