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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#347 - Evolving and Pivotin...

03.28.2023

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 ...

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

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 ...
10.07.2022 #FBF - Finding Focus as a Multi-Passionate Creative Listen in as Emily and Dana Kaye, author and founder of Kaye Publishing, discuss the importance of choosing a focus or intention for your business when you feel pulled in multiple directions creatively. They also share a look at how ...
10.04.2022 #322 - Staying Inspired as a Content Creator with Tieghan Gerard of Half-Baked Harvest How do you stay motivated and inspired when you’ve made a decade long career from content creation? Tieghan Gerard, New York Times Bestselling author and Founder of Half-Baked Harvest, joins Emily to discuss the power of showing up to do ...
09.27.2022 #321 - Navigating Entrepreneurship with Ashley Menzies Babatunde As an entrepreneur, your career path has probably not been a straight shot. In this episode, Emily is joined by Ashley Menzies Babatunde, host of No Straight Path, live from Inbound 2022 to explore how removing expectations and adopting curiosity ...
09.23.2022 #FBF - How to Live Your Calling Now Listen in as Emily and Kathleen chat with Tara Mohr, author of Playing Big. They share practical ways to step into your calling immediately, how to recognize your inner critic, and ways to use your inner critic to your benefit.. ...
09.20.2022 #320 - 3 Must-Have Lists to Create the Life You Want Small business owners and entrepreneurs are most often masters of the to-do list. But it is easy to get caught up in the daily grind when your focus is so narrow. In this episode, Emily shares 3 lists you can ...
09.13.2022 #319 - Finding Alignment With Your Business with Megan Flatt You aren’t alone if running a business during the pandemic has left you feeling burnout, misaligned in your business, and asking what’s next. In this episode, Emily chats with Megan Flatt, founder of Let’s Collective and Focus Sessions, about how ...
09.09.2022 #FBF - Preventing Burnout Emily and Kathleen discuss ways they proactively avoid getting to a place of burnout, from being able to say no to setting clear intentions. If you want to hear more of this conversation, check out Episode 143 - Dealing with ...
09.06.2022 #318 - Saving & Spending Money In Your Business with Sarah Becker You don’t have to hustle endlessly to find financial freedom. In this episode, we’re exploring how to make your money work for you with the help of Sarah Becker from Becker Talks Money. She and Emily discuss understanding your enough ...
08.30.2022 #317 - How to Build Relationships as a Busy Entrepreneur with Autumn Witt Boyd Making connections and networking as a small business owner can have powerful effects including being a key factor in the growth of your business. Nurturing relationships can also be critical when it comes to building a life you love and ...
08.26.2022 #FBF - How to Make Entrepreneur Friends Emily and Kathleen discuss making friends as adults and busy business owners. They share where they find connections and how they prioritize genuine relationships. If you want to hear more of this conversation, check out Episode 88 - Prioritizing Relationships ...
08.23.2022 #316 - 5 Tips for Better Work Life Balance Is work life balance as a creative entrepreneur truly possible? If you struggle with your work life balance you are not alone. But finding the perfect blend of work and life is possible if you plan for it and assess ...
08.16.2022 #315 - How to Have a Healthy Relationship With Your Business When we think of toxic relationships, the first things that come to mind are likely a romantic relationship, a family relationship, or even a friendship. But what about the relationship you have with your business? In this episode, Emily shares ...
08.12.2022 #FBF - Values in Work + Life Emily and Kathleen with the help of moderator Dana Kaye, share a closer look at their values, how they come into play in business and partnering, and how their values have evolved over time. If you want to hear more ...

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