Big Fun, Small Business: An audio sketchbook for building a business that feels good

"Reframing how you think about and create your content is going to help you fall in love with whatever content method feels joyful for you."

And this podcast is here to help you flip the script on tradition content marketing so that you can create WAY LESS content, but make it that much better. The first episode drops on August 1st, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss an epsiode!

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This is the last episode of this podcast as you currently know it, but I'm keeping the same feed and switching things up!

Starting August 1st you'll get new episodes under the new name and direction: BIG FUN Content!

I cannot wait to dive into ways to make your content better, less stressful, and more FUN for you.

See ya after a lil' summer break!

Go to: deannaseymour.com/effthatfinalepisode for the full show notes & transcripts

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What do you think of when you think of networking? Is it all stuffy BNI sort of meetings? Rules, awkward small talk, and feeling pressure to show up professionally...yikes.

I used to think that too. Until I met today's guest Cara Steinmann and joined The RAVEL Collective.

Cara and I talk about:

• What I picture when I hear the word “networking”
• Why Cara started The RAVEL Collective
• A lil’ bit about Linkedin that has me wanting to go back for more
• Why we think building a strong referral network gives constantly making content a run for its money!
• Go to: deannaseymour.com/ravelcollective for the full show notes & transcripts

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If you find yourself avoiding launches in your business, maybe you're just not treating it like a party. Today I'm chatting with Jacki Hayes about how to make a launch plan that works with your personality and business style.

Jacki and I talk about:

• Why people (like me, and maybe you) typically hate launching.
• How you can flip the script on launching and think of it as a party. (wild, I know)
• Real life conversion rates when you’re selling something.
• The four phases of a launch, and the last one is GOOD.
• And how to know if your launch was successful.
• Go to: deannaseymour.com/antihustlelaunches for the full show notes & transcripts

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If you've ever stumbled on a zoom networking call to talk about your business and how you can serve your clients, this episode is for you! I have on Cassie Paton and we're talking all about brand messaging!

Cassie and I chat about:

• ChatGPT and how I don’t even really know what it’s called
• Cassie’s take on how brand messaging and copywriting go hand in hand
• All the noise that’s out there and how it can get in your way of defining your own brand messaging
• The first two steps in Cassie’s brand messaging framework
• Oh, and then we talk about our clashing views on ICAs (don’t worry… we’re still friends!)
• Go to: deannaseymour.com/cassiepaton for the full show notes & transcripts

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I've been focusing more on collaborations this year, and meeting more people.

But I think it's important to make sure that those business collaborations are aligned with your values.

On this episode I talk about:

• A buzzworthy collaboration that's happening right now
• How collaborations can be a double edged sword
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You might think with the release of Steal This Course that I'm a hater when it comes to online courses. That couldn't be further from the truth. I just want to make sure that you're buying courses you really need, and that you're choosing teachers who actually care about your success!

Today I'm talking with Azhelle Wade (aka The Toy Coach) all about what makes a great teacher in the online business space.

Azhelle and I chat about:

• Her course Toy Creators Academy
• How she’s adding value to her course
• Why she has never thought of courses as “passive income”
• How you can scale your business and still provide immense value for your students
• Go to: deannaseymour.com/thetoycoach for the full show notes & transcripts

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If you’re coworking curious, or have ever found yourself thinking, “I wish I had some friends to work with on this.” This is your episode!

Raina’s gonna walk us through how she thought of the idea, all the details about how she ran it, and what she’s planning on doing next.

Raina and I talk about:

• Why she started Waffles n' Work to begin with
• All the deets like: timing, price, number of attendees, and who was invited
• The surprising thing about her price, and what she’ll do differently in the future
• The fun stuff she sent her participants in the mail, and why she thought it was important to have that element
• Go to: deannaseymour.com/wafflesnworkcoworking for the full show notes & transcripts

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Do you consider yourself creative? If you don’t why not? Is it because you’re not artistic? Or maybe because you “can’t draw”?

Well, today I’m chatting with Paulette Erato all about creativity, and I’m hoping it’ll help you see yourself in a whole new light.

Paulette and I talk about:

• What it really means to be creative
• How you can reframe your definition of creativity
• Why you shouldn’t worry about who’s watching your journey
• And how to deal with the fear of doing things “wrong”
• Go To: deannaseymour.com/creativity for the full show notes & transcripts

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Today Taran Conwell and I are talking about the famous naptime hustle. This idea that you can be a stay at home mom and have a job and make money. In the online business world, lots of folks are promising you how easy it can be, how little you have to work to make full time income, and how quickly you can get your business off the ground.

We're busting the myths and talking about the truth behind it all.

Taran and I talk about:

• The myths that we're told about working from home with kids
• The things both Taran and I have done to make money with kids at home
• How Taran was able to make the most money while working from home (spoiler alert: it wasn't online)
• The fact that things like blogs and businesses need time to grow.
• Go To: deannaseymour.com/naptimehustle for the full show notes & transcripts

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