Explore Your Enthusiasm

Explore Your Enthusiasm

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Explore Your Enthusiasm episodes

  • Why your goal failed (plus a free worksheet for setting better goals!)

    What do you do when you don't reach your goal? How do you identify what went wrong (if anything) and set a better goal next time? 

    This week we'll cover the 6 reasons your goal might have failed, and how to set a better goal next time.

    I created a free worksheet so that you can set reachable, do-able goals every time!

    Just visit the podcast post, put in your email address and you'll get it in your inbox (along with the full transcript of this episode!).

    Listen in here: TaraSwiger.com/podcast101/

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  • Call-in Q+A with Tara Swiger
    YOU GUYS! It's episode 100!

    I can't believe that we have been hanging out for 100 episodes (I can't believe I stuck with it! I can't believe YOU stuck with me!). To celebrate, I did something all new - a call-in show! I invited you, in episode 98, to call me with your questions. And you did - yay!

    And boy, your questions were awesome! The first question got me so fired up that I created a totally new worksheet for you, to help you figure out your own best email opt-in!

     

    To listen in and get YOUR free worksheet, visit TaraSwiger.com/podcast100

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  • An interview with knitwear designer and retreat organizer Varian Brandon

    Today I'm delighted to be talking to retreat organizer and knitwear designer Varian Brandon. She shares  how she got started designing, what a normal workday is like, and how she deals with the Comparison Trap. Varian's a member of the Starship (which is open now!) and we discuss how it's shaped how she thinks about her business. If you loved this episode, hang out with Varian on Periscope!

     

    Listen to the episode: TaraSwiger.com/podcast99/

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  • Be the Captain of your own Ship

    The Starship is now boarding!

    The Starship is called the Starship because it a space full of people who are interested in being the Captain of their own ship. But what does that mean?

    To be the Captain of your business and life: 

    • Take ownership
    • Set a course
    • Choose the tools
    • Sail your own ship

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      We discuss exactly how to do that in this episode!

      Got a question you want to ask me about my business, podcast, life, or do you want to get my answers to your business questions? Call and ask me! Your question may make it into episode 100! Just call  (567) 393-8272 THIS week! 

       

      Listen to the episode at TaraSwiger.com/podcast98/

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    • Interview with singer, designer, intentional living coach Lynn Hershberger

      Today I'm thrilled to be talking to singer, Intentional Living Coach for creatives and Starship Captain Lynn Hershberger. Please note that the Starship isn't open now... but it will be in just a  few days! Sign up here to learn more!

      We discuss: 

      • How she combines multiple creative income streams 
      • How she manages to work on all the different areas of her business
      • Makers have a LOT of supplies - how to deal with the clutter
         
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        • 4 Tendencies: are you an obliger (like Lynn) or a questions (like me?)
        • The Starship (which includes the Accountability Partner Program Lynn loves)
        • Toss It Team (Lynn's community for creative clutterers)
        • ColorJoy, Lynn's yarny business
        • The HeffTones - Lynn's band! 

          • Listen to the episode at TaraSwiger.com/podcast97/

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        • An interview with Yarn shop owner and Craft Wars survivor, Esther Hall

          At Midwest Craft Con, I was delighted to meet Esther Hall, owner of Yarn It and Dash in Columbus. After about 5 minutes of talking to her, I blurted, "Oh my goodness, my listeners would loooove to meet you! Can I interview you for my podcast?"

          After teaching all day, we snuck into the "trade show" space, set up my phone, turned on Periscope, and started recording.

          We discussed: 

          • What it was like to be on TLC's Craft Wars (with Tori Spelling! Ahh!)
          • How she researched and put together a business plan for her yarn shop (there is so much to learn here!)
          • How she chooses indie vendors to work with

            • Listen to the episode at TaraSwiger.com/podcast96/

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          • Fit all of your marketing pieces together
            Blogs, newsletter, Twitter, Instagram… does your marketing work together, or is it random and fractured? In today's episode you'll learn:
            • What most people are doing wrong with their marketing
            • How to make your marketing both easier and more effective
            • An example, from a real student, of fitting it together.

              • Listen to the episode: TaraSwiger.com/podcast95/

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            • 4 steps to sound like a human, connect with your customers, and sell more stuff

              Do you feel nervous about sharing your work on social media or your blog? Do you worry about sounding too sales-y and end up sounding too much like a robot? You're not alone. Welcome to Explore Your Enthusiasm episode 94, with me - Tara Swiger.

              In today's episode you'll learn:

              • Why it's important to sound like a human online
              • The two mistakes people usually make with social media
              • 3 steps to sound like a human and connect with your customers (without getting too uncomfortably personal)

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                Listen to the episode at TaraSwiger.com/podcast94/

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              • The difference between arrogance and confidence

                There's a difference between arrogance and confidence, and your confusion about the two might be hurting your business. Today, inspired by the participants of the Biz Confidence Challenge, we're going to talk about the difference between being arrogant and being confident in your business and your product and why it's important for you to be proud of your work.

                You can join the totally free 6 week Biz Confidence Challenge at TaraSwiger.com/bizconfidence + you can participate in the community by using the hashtag #bizconfidencechallenge.

                Listen to this episode at TaraSwiger.com/podcast93/

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              • Inspiration isn't enough

                Inspiration isn't enough. In fact, on its own, it can be dangerous.
                Today we're talking about the power, magic, and challenge of Inspiration.

                Inspiration is wonderful. It feel GREAT while you're feeling it, right?

                But then: What?

                What comes after Inspiration?

                To join the (free) Biz Confidence Challenge, head here. 

                To listen to the episode, visit TaraSwiger.com/podcast92/

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              About Explore Your Enthusiasm

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              Tap into what makes you feel like YOU by following your enthusiasm. Each week we’ll discuss finding joy, mental wellness and enthusiasm by finding time and energy to do more of what feels fun. Yes,…