Brand Builders Lab with Suz Chadwick

If you don’t know Denise Duffield-Thomas then I’m so glad that you’re here. This super down to earth, women in business leader has been a personal online mentor to me for the past 3 years and I’ve not only loved watching her journey but I’ve learnt so much from her along the way. ​Our chat on the podcast today touches on some of the things that I’ve really valued and learnt over the years and I hope that you get as much out of listening to it as I did recording it. Enjoy!

If you don't know Denise Duffield-Thomas then I'm so glad that you're here. This super down to earth, women in business leader has been a personal online mentor to me for the past 3 years and I've not only loved watching her journey but I've learnt so much from her along the way.

​Our chat on the podcast today touches on some of the things that I've really valued and learnt over the years and I hope that you get as much out of listening to it as I did recording it. Enjoy!

Cherie and Cat from The Digital Picnic have built a following and business that makes you want to be apart of - like any great brand! If you don't know these ladies yet, then get onto it pronto. Their unique and fun social media style, voice and training is a great example of how to connect with your audience in a real way and today we're talking all things social media, business building, partnerships and mindset!

Take aways:

In this episode we're talking about:

- Why having a digital detox is key for any business owner

- managing your workload and not working other people's time frames and expectations

- how TDP ladies met and got started in business

- advice for others going into business with a partner

- being okay with loving work

- dealing with impostor syndrome and mindset

- getting clear on your brand voice

- Storytelling on social for businesses

- Feeling the discomfort before big things happen

To connect with The Digital Picnic ladies head to:

https://www.thedigitalpicnic.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/thedigitalpicnic/

https://www.facebook.com/TheDigitalPicnic/

Cherie and Cat from The Digital Picnic have built a following and business that makes you want to be apart of - like any great brand! If you don't know these ladies yet, then get onto it pronto. Their unique and fun social media style, voice and training is a great example of how to connect with your audience in a real way and today we're talking all things social media, business building, partnerships and mindset!

Take aways:

In this episode we're talking about:

- Why having a digital detox is key for any business owner

- managing your workload and not working other people's time frames and expectations

- how TDP ladies met and got started in business

- advice for others going into business with a partner

- being okay with loving work

- dealing with impostor syndrome and mindset

- getting clear on your brand voice

- Storytelling on social for businesses

- Feeling the discomfort before big things happen

To connect with The Digital Picnic ladies head to:

https://www.thedigitalpicnic.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/thedigitalpicnic/

https://www.facebook.com/TheDigitalPicnic/

Every day I speak with women in business and the single biggest issues that they are experiencing in their business is usually a lack of clients. Now I know that it's not always the case and if you are killing it in business and don't need any more clients then you my darling can breeze by this episode. But - if alas you are looking for more clients, to build your brand and to connect with your audience then I would highly recommend you take a little time out of your day and listen up.In this episode I'm talking about the five key reason you're not marketing yourself. You may be feeling self conscious about something, you're not sure where to start, you don't have the confidence to put your message out there or maybe you're not really sure exactly what you're message is. If that's the case, we're diving in today to talk about the things that sometime, we just don't talk about!

• What will people say when I market myself. This was the number one barrier to so many women marketing themselves

Learning how to market yourself and your business is a 101 when it comes to business. Figuring out how you can get comfortable marketing yourself will be one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Understanding what's holding you back personally and then working towards fixing that.

Every day I speak with women in business and the single biggest issues that they are experiencing in their business is usually a lack of clients. Now I know that it's not always the case and if you are killing it in business and don't need any more clients then you my darling can breeze by this episode. But - if alas you are looking for more clients, to build your brand and to connect with your audience then I would highly recommend you take a little time out of your day and listen up.

In this episode I'm talking about the five key reason you're not marketing yourself. You may be feeling self conscious about something, you're not sure where to start, you don't have the confidence to put your message out there or maybe you're not really sure exactly what you're message is. If that's the case, we're diving in today to talk about the things that sometime, we just don't talk about!

• What will people say when I market myself. This was the number one barrier to so many women marketing themselves

• Money and time are the reason I'm not marketing myself. As they say we make time for the things that we really want to do.

• Mindset - where is yours and what's happening up there? Fear of failure, self-talk, impostor syndrome, self-doubt and so much more.

• Lack of clarity - Not sure what to talk about, what your audience wants or finding it hard to promote what you're about.

• Not sure where to start - Knowledge and skills was the last one! So when it comes to marketing myself and my business just having no idea where to start.Learning how to market yourself and your business is a 101 when it comes to business. Figuring out how you can get comfortable marketing yourself will be one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Understanding what's holding you back personally and then working towards fixing that.

We're talking to Hipster Mum, Jade Warne about motherhood, business building and standing out. The catalyst, stress and anxiety that she felt before starting her business ad what it means to her to Play a Big game.

Jade is a skilled and experienced editor, producer, stylist and go-getter. Born in Samoa, educated in Sydney, she's an innovative thinker who thrives on sharing information that makes life better.

Having worked at top-tier corporates such as Volvo, UBS and Zurich – and having written for publications like Marie Claire, Sydney Morning Herald, The Sydney Magazine, SHOP, Famous and Women’s Health.

These days she's focused in the social arena, where she uses her editor’s eye to deliver compelling, ROI-positive content through a diverse range of channels for her and her clients.

When it comes to creating amazing content with great people, Jade's your woman!

In this episode we're talking about:

- Being a mum in business and how sarcasm, wine & laughter can lighten the load.

- Owning your personality and brand online and working out what works for you

- Going from being a copywriter and social media manager to photographer extraordinaire.

- Learning your craft as you go and realising that what you think is your greatest weakness could be your biggest strength

- Growing up in an incredible creative family of 7

You can find all things Hipster Mum and Jade Warne:

http://www.hipstermum.com/

http://www.jadewarne.com/

https://www.instagram.com/hipster_mum/

https://www.facebook.com/hipstermum/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadewarne/

We're talking to Hipster Mum, Jade Warne about motherhood, business building and standing out. The catalyst, stress and anxiety that she felt before starting her business ad what it means to her to Play a Big game.

Jade is a skilled and experienced editor, producer, stylist and go-getter. Born in Samoa, educated in Sydney, she's an innovative thinker who thrives on sharing information that makes life better.

Having worked at top-tier corporates such as Volvo, UBS and Zurich - and having written for publications like Marie Claire, Sydney Morning Herald, The Sydney Magazine, SHOP, Famous and Women's Health.

These days she's focused in the social arena, where she uses her editor's eye to deliver compelling, ROI-positive content through a diverse range of channels for her and her clients.

When it comes to creating amazing content with great people, Jade's your woman!

In this episode we're talking about:

- Being a mum in business and how sarcasm, wine & laughter can lighten the load.

- Owning your personality and brand online and working out what works for you

- Going from being a copywriter and social media manager to photographer extraordinaire.

- Learning your craft as you go and realising that what you think is your greatest weakness could be your biggest strength

- Growing up in an incredible creative family of 7

You can find all things Hipster Mum and Jade Warne:

http://www.hipstermum.com/

http://www.jadewarne.com/

https://www.instagram.com/hipster_mum/

https://www.facebook.com/hipstermum/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadewarne/

Welcome to the first episode of the Play Big, Brand bold Podcast.I thought I would start off by sharing my story with you. As the CEO of The Connection Exchange, it's not a story I've ever shared openly but it's a story that I'm proud of. Most of all I'm proud and grateful to my parents who had the foresight to come to Australia and create a better life for my sister and I at a very young age.This episode shares some of the lesson's I've learnt along the way, what I think is key in business and how I got to where I am today. Even as I listen back on this episode there are so many things that I could have shared but these are just the highlights.If you don't know me then hopefully this also gives you a little bit of insight into the woman behind the business and brand. Thanks for stopping by and I can't wait to share the stories of other creative business owners along with insights and strategies of how you can take your business, brand and bottom line to the next level!

Welcome to the first episode of the Play Big, Brand bold Podcast.

I thought I would start off by sharing my story with you. As the CEO of The Connection Exchange, it's not a story I've ever shared openly but it's a story that I'm proud of. Most of all I'm proud and grateful to my parents who had the foresight to come to Australia and create a better life for my sister and I at a very young age.

This episode shares some of the lesson's I've learnt along the way, what I think is key in business and how I got to where I am today. Even as I listen back on this episode there are so many things that I could have shared but these are just the highlights.

If you don't know me then hopefully this also gives you a little bit of insight into the woman behind the business and brand. Thanks for stopping by and I can't wait to share the stories of other creative business owners along with insights and strategies of how you can take your business, brand and bottom line to the next level!