Be Brilliant in Your Business

Full title: Creativity is messy and we like it that way. Saying yes and figuring out the rest, with photographer Christopher Zebo.

In Episode 114, my guest is Chris Zebo, an incredibly talented, award-winning photographer and multi-passionate creative.   I met Chris through my own fun creative endeavor, and could immediately tell that in addition to his travel and landscape photography which I love, he also has a keen business sense and a lot of great ideas! I was thrilled to book him for this show.  

In our conversation, we discuss:

• Chris’s penchant for saying YES to new opportunities in his career, and the messiness that follows as he puts his money or, rather, his camera lens, where his mouth is.

• WHY that method works well for him (hint: because he is good at listening to his inner voice and letting the rest go.)

Chris now runs two successful photography businesses, and we dive in to his personal philosophy on creating a stellar client experience, and how interior design plays a big role in that. We also chat about how he balances his "millions" of projects to stay inspired and fulfilled. One thing I learned about Chris in this conversation is that he as good at painting a picture with words as he is with a camera. I think you'll enjoy this conversation.

Episode Links

1. Play Love Your Business BINGO
2. Connect with me on Instagram @linsibrownson
3. Learn more about creative coaching or apply to work with me
4. Connect with our guest Chris Zebo via Instagram and see his travel and landscape photography portfolio.
5. Check out  Austin Photo Truck on Instagram, or the website.
6. Huge thanks to our sound editor Erik Hulslander! If you have a podcast or other audio needs definitely connect with Erik.
7. Your review on Apple Podcasts, Audible, or Spotify makes a big impact for this show. Thanks for leaving us a review!
8. Want more practical tools to help you organize and run your business? Get free resources inside The Maverick HQ or subscribe to my newsletter.

In Episode 114, we are talking all things pricing. If you have ever flip-flopped on your pricing, feeling frustrated trying to figure out how to price your products or services; If you want to raise your prices but aren't sure if you should right now; Or if you have raised your prices in the past and gotten some kind of backlash - This episode is for you!   In our conversation, we discuss:

• Three ways to distinguish your value, and what not to look at when deciding what your product or service is actually worth!
• Why you need to focus on two of these three things to really establish yourself in your marketplace.
• When and how to decide to raise your pricing, and the mistakes that entrepreneurs often make when it comes to either setting or raising your prices.

  If you want to earn more money, or think that you might be undercharging right now and really need some clear guidance, Kim explains this so well!    Episode Links

1. Play Love Your Business BINGO
2. Connect with me on Instagram @linsibrownson
3. Learn more about creative coaching or apply to work with me
4. Connect with Kim Dawson via Instagram , LinkedIn, and website
5. Download the 5-Step Pricing Guide from Kim
6. Huge thanks to our sound editor Erik Hulslander! If you have a podcast or other audio needs definitely connect with Erik.
7. Your review on Apple Podcasts, Audible, or Spotify makes a big impact for this show. Thanks for leaving us a review!
8. Want more practical tools to help you organize and run your business? Get free resources inside The Maverick HQ or subscribe to my newsletter.

In Episode 113, I am delighted to share my conversation with Jo Pham. She is the Founder and CEO of The Social Party, a full-service social media agency for business owners. Jo has been a client of mine, so I have gotten to know her and her business very well.     As you know from listening to this show, mindset plays a huge role in our happiness and success. How we think determines how we feel, and the decisions we make or don't make. Our brain is our most valuable asset! If we feed and cultivate it, we will get incredible results in return.     I wanted to have Jo on the show because I have honestly been amazed by what she has done with her business in a relatively short amount of time. And, from our work together, I have witnessed her mindset at play and seen why she has been able to move so quickly and powerfully forward. It's not because she worked harder, longer, or has something special that other entrepreneurs don't have! 😉 That is stated with love, of course.     In our conversation, we talk about the growth of her company from a party of one to a full-house party and how her focus changed as she stepped into her CEO role. As a creative, it's hard to let go of control and trust other people to implement your vision! It requires (surprise!) a mindset shift.     We talk about the goal that she initially set for this year, and then doubled in the first quarter! We'll tell you exactly what happened, and a cool thing that she did with one client that she was then able to scale quickly. This is excellent advice for any service provider!     Love Your Business BINGO This season we are playing a game to help you be more energized, inspired, and in love with your business!   This week's BINGO Challenge: Share any of your BINGO challenges on Instagram!   If you're new to this game - no worries! You can catch up and WIN during our live challenge from August 22 through December 31, 2022, OR play on your own any time. Be sure to share that you're playing along, and tag me @linsibrownson on Instagram!   Click to download the Love Your Business BINGO game cards and rules. Listen to Episode 109 for complete details and to learn your first BINGO challenge.

 

Episode Links

1. Play Love Your Business BINGO
2. Connect with me on Instagram @linsibrownson
3. Learn more about creative coaching or apply to work with me
4. Connect with The Social Party via Instagram, and their website
5. Huge thanks to our sound editor Erik Hulslander! If you have a podcast or other audio needs definitely connect with Erik.
6. Your review on Apple Podcasts, Audible, or Spotify makes a big impact for this show. Thanks for leaving us a review!
7. Want more practical tools to help you organize and run your business? Get free resources inside The Maverick HQ or subscribe to my newsletter.

In Episode 113, I have a great conversation with Katherine Johnson. She is the founder of True Self,  an image consultancy that focuses on helping women look and feel like the leaders they are.     Simply stated, they help you hone your personal style - from your wardrobe to your self-concept - so that you are presenting yourself to the world the way that you want to be seen. They focus on leadership because often, in leadership positions, women feel like they "have to be a certain way" (I'm paraphrasing, but you get the point) instead of fully being in alignment with who they are.     This can be challenging, from corporate culture all the way to being a creative entrepreneur, and the expectations that people have about creatives. We talk about this in the episode, and Katherine shares a great example of an interior designer client who felt really boxed in before doing this work!     Katherine explains 3 ways that women often "hide in plain sight" and why your personal style has nothing to do with vanity and is totally worth cultivating.     We also talk about how she grew up as a competitive athlete, and how that actually conditioned her to believe she needed to struggle in order to succeed. She has since decided that is not the case, and tries to work with the motto "let it be easy."     Love Your Business BINGO This season we are playing a game to help you be more energized, inspired, and in love with your business!   This week's BINGO Challenge: Don something that delights you!   If you're new to this game - no worries! You can catch up and WIN during our live challenge from August 22 through December 31, 2022, OR play on your own any time. Be sure to share that you're playing along, and tag me @linsibrownson on Instagram!   Click to download the Love Your Business BINGO game cards and rules. Listen to Episode 109 for complete details and to learn your first BINGO challenge.     Episode Links

1. Play Love Your Business BINGO
2. Connect with me on Instagram @linsibrownson
3. Learn more about creative coaching or apply to work with me
4. Connect with our guest Katherine Johnson via Instagram and her website
5. Get True Self Style 101
6. Huge thanks to our sound editor Erik Hulslander! If you have a podcast or other audio needs definitely connect with Erik.
7. Your review on Apple Podcasts, Audible, or Spotify makes a big impact for this show. Thanks for leaving us a review!
8. Want more practical tools to help you organize and run your business? Get free resources inside The Maverick HQ or subscribe to my newsletter.

In Episode 111, my guest is Cate Black, an architectural photographer whose work is frequently featured in top-tier design magazines.   She's also one of those people who's just naturally good at marketing. Her Instagram @cateblackofficial is beautiful and fun, with a great mix of gorgeous homes, photo styling and decorating tips, and plant-based food.   Cate is a solopreneur, and we talk about how she came to the decision to operate solo and what she does to stay energized and organized while also making sure the business is growing year over year. In our conversation, she reveals two big changes that she recently made to her business and the impact of these changes on her happiness and work-life balance. Stay tuned to the end of our chat for what, I think, is a really inspiring example of what happens when you "go for it" and ask successful people to help you grow.   Love Your Business BINGO This season we are playing a game to help you be more energized, inspired, and in love with your business!   This week's BINGO Challenge: Style your desk   If you're new to this game - no worries! You can catch up and WIN during our live challenge from August 22 through December 31, 2022, OR play on your own any time. Be sure to share that you're playing along, and tag me @linsibrownson on Instagram!   Click to download the Love Your Business BINGO game cards and rules. Listen to Episode 109 for complete details and to learn your first BINGO challenge.   Episode Links

1. Play Love Your Business BINGO
2. Connect with me on Instagram @linsibrownson
3. Learn more about creative coaching or apply to work with me
4. Connect with our guest Cate Black via Instagram and her website
5. Huge thanks to our sound editor Erik Hulslander! If you have a podcast or other audio needs definitely connect with Erik.
6. Your review on Apple Podcasts, Audible, or Spotify makes a big impact for this show. Thanks for leaving us a review!
7. Want more practical tools to help you organize and run your business? Get free resources inside The Maverick HQ or subscribe to the Maverick Insider email.

In Episode 110, I have a great conversation with Holly Shaw. She is an author, performance coach hypnotherapist, and stand-up comedian.   Yes, all of those things! As you'll hear her say, she goes up on stage three to six times a week for her own comedy career in addition to running her businesses and seeing her clients. She is clearly a multi-passionate, creative entrepreneur.   We talk about each facet and how they are woven together to create a fulfilling career. I ask her about balance and how she makes time for everything she needs to be healthy, happy and creative. She also happens to be a solopreneur, which I love because she is proof positive that fancy tools and teams are not required!     Love Your Business BINGO This season we are playing a game to help you be more energized, inspired, and in love with your business!   This week's BINGO Challenge: Make art with your Mission statement   If you're new to this game - no worries! You can catch up and WIN during our live challenge from August 22 through December 31, 2022, OR play on your own any time. Be sure to share that you're playing along, and tag me @linsibrownson on Instagram!   Click to download the Love Your Business BINGO game cards and rules. Listen to Episode 109 for complete details and to learn your first BINGO challenge.     Episode Links

1. Play Love Your Business BINGO
2. Connect with me on Instagram @linsibrownson
3. Learn more about creative coaching or apply to work with me
4. Connect with our guest Holly Shaw via Instagram, website, or check out her podcast
5. Read Holly's books, The Creative Formula and Making Art in The Middle of Madness
6. Huge thanks to our sound editor Erik Hulslander! If you have a podcast or other audio needs definitely connect with Erik.
7. Your review on Apple Podcasts, Audible, or Spotify makes a big impact for this show. Thanks for leaving us a review!
8. Want more practical tools to help you organize and run your business? Get free resources inside The Maverick HQ or subscribe to my newsletter.

Episode 109 kicks off season nine of the podcast and I am so excited to introduce you to our theme for the season: Love your business!   I have some incredible guests lined up, creative entrepreneurs in many different mediums who personally inspire me through their work and how they manage their creative businesses.   In the spirit of this theme for our season, we're going to play a game. It's called Love Your Business BINGO.   Tune in to hear how to play along and win prizes this season, and kickstart with your first BINGO challenge.   Episode Links

1. Connect with me on Instagram @linsibrownson
2. Learn more about creative coaching or apply to work with me
3. Connect with our guest via Instagram, website, or download their free gift
4. Huge thanks to our sound editor Erik Hulslander! If you have a podcast or other audio needs definitely connect with Erik.
5. Your review on Apple Podcasts, Audible, or Spotify makes a big impact for this show. Thanks for leaving us a review!
6. Want more practical tools to help you organize and run your business? Get free resources inside The Maverick HQ or subscribe to my newsletter.

I am a fan of creating a ritual or practice to celebrate the end of a year and set the tone for a new year to come. In fact, the ritual I am sharing with you today is one that my husband and I have been practicing for 11 years! It’s a combination of reflection and intention setting, but that’s honestly too basic of a description for what it really does for me!

That’s why I want to share it with you! I created a workbook to guide you through my annual Reflect, Refresh and Revitalize ritual. Inside, you'll find powerful questions to review your year, release unnecessary blocks, call in prosperity, and set the intention for your new year to come.

In this episode I am giving you a peek into what’s inside this guide (you can access this guide for free inside the Maverick HQ) along with some of my own answers to this year’s practice.

I hope you enjoy this episode, download the guide and give it a whirl. It may just change the trajectory of your year! (I’m not even kidding).

Episode Links 

1. Get the free workbook by joining The Maverick HQ

2. Follow me @linsibrownson on Instagram for more business and mindset tips.

3. Follow the podcast @bebrilliantpodcast on Instagram.

4. Learn more about why we start with positive reflections in Episode 82: How to Self-Audit Your Business.

5. Check out my 1:1 life and business coaching services.

6. Love this show? I would really appreciate your review in iTunes or Audible!

7. Credits: Sound production by hearnoevilmedia.com

“You are closer than you realize to being the person you want to be.” - Linsi Brownson What is something that you want in your life, but struggle to stick with? We often worry about the ways that we’re falling short, which is especially painful when we deeply desire something and believe that we are standing in our own way.

In this episode, I am reflecting on the statement “I wish I was a person who…” that I hear often from the creative entrepreneurs I work with. The idea behind this is to change their behavior in order to become the person they want to be. 

Changing habits is an important part of personal growth, but in order to make sustainable, supportive changes with our actions, we must start by understanding our thoughts and desires.

I have a few questions to help you get started. Let’s dive in.

If you enjoy the Be Brilliant In Your Business Podcast, please subscribe and review us on iTunes, Spotify or Audible!  Your words mean so much.

Links 

1. Get energized and organized with free resources inside The Maverick HQ vault.
2. Follow me @linsibrownson on Instagram for more business and mindset tips.
3. Connect with Be Brilliant Podcast @bebrilliantpodcast on Instagram.
4. Want to work with me? View coaching options.
5. Love this show? I would really appreciate your review in iTunes, Audible, or Spotify!
6. Sound production by hearnoevilmedia.com
7. Listen to Episode 106: Sneaky Perfectionist Tendencies That Are Actually Counterproductive where I talk about all or nothing thinking.

“In the desire to do the right thing, we often do nothing.” - Linsi Brownson Hey Maverick, today we are diving into one of my favorite topics to coach on - perfectionism! 

Many creative entrepreneurs struggle with perfectionist tendencies, in part because they don’t realize they have them. Even people who consider themselves “perfectionists” (ahem, that’s a label I don’t agree with) often miss the subtleties that cause the most havoc in their lives.

Because perfectionism isn't about having high standards or wanting things to be perfect. In fact, most of the people who I talk with about this aren’t aiming for perfection. 

But what they are aiming for, and what trips them up the most, is finding what is “right.”

The right marketing strategy.

The right way to say no to something they don’t want to do.

The right time to start.

The right price to charge.

Even the right podcast episode to get inspired for the day! 

Whether it’s a big or small decision, when you think the words “right” or “best”,  you can be sure that perfectionism is in play. 

In this episode, we will identify habits that you may not realize are the results of perfectionism and get you in the mindset to address them head-on and free yourself from these limitations.

If you enjoy the Be Brilliant In Your Business Podcast, please subscribe and review us on iTunes, Spotify or Audible!  Your words mean so much.

Links 

1. Get energized and organized with free resources inside The Maverick HQ vault.
2. Follow me @linsibrownson on Instagram for more business and mindset tips.
3. Connect with Be Brilliant Podcast @bebrilliantpodcast on Instagram.
4. Want to work with me? Learn more about coaching and availability.
5. Love this show? I would really appreciate your review in iTunes, Audible, or Spotify!
6. Credits: Sound production by hearnoevilmedia.com