Do you ever post to social media and then... nothing?

In today's digital age, social media has become a crucial platform for businesses to reach and engage with their target audience. However, with millions of users and ever-changing algorithms, it can be challenging to stand out from the crowd and attract new followers. In this episode, we will explore effective strategies to help you reach new audiences on social media and grow your online presence. From optimising your content to leveraging other users' audiences, these tips will help you expand your reach and connect with potential customers.

We hope you enjoy this episode!


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Recently a friend with a business had their Instagram disabled, they had over 40K followers, had spent tens of thousands of dollars on advertising through the platform, and heavily relied on it as a main sales channel. 

This was months ago and after trying everything and anything to get their account back they kept hitting dead ends and have had to start all over, from scratch. 

This thought has always frightened us, we’re never ones to put all of our eggs in one basket. In this episode wee chat about the importance of multi-platform marketing and the platforms we choose to be on.

Enjoy! 
AL + IMO

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Being productive in a woodworking workshop can require a lot of time, effort, and focus. Whether you're a professional furniture-maker or a hobbyist, there are a few key strategies you can use to maximise your productivity and get more done. 

In this episode, we’re going to share with you our top productivity tips and things we’ve learned during our time full-time making. Whether you're working on small projects or large ones, these tips can help you stay focused, organised, and productive, and help you get the most out of your workshop time.

Enjoy!

AL + IMO

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We’ll never forget the moments when both Al and myself started working full-time in our furniture-making business. The transition didn’t happen overnight, however it did happen a lot quicker than we expected. 

Before furniture making Al worked as a domestic carpenter working on high-end architectural residential builds. When we started Al + Imo it was a weekend side hustle. When the work picked up Al negotiated with his boss to drop Mondays to work on furniture. When we got busier again he started working one week on carpentry and one week on furniture. 

We set a goal to move into furniture-making full-time by the end of 2017, which became a reality six months after setting the goal. We felt confident with the switch because we had three months' worth of furniture work lined up with a constant stream of enquiries, Al had carpentry to fall back on easily and I was still working my full-time job. Basically, we had a backup plan if the work dried up. That is was in 2017 and the only building site Al’s stepped back on is our own house build. 

In 2020 I joined the business full-time and officially quit my day job. The business was making enough to cover expenses and pay us both a wage and super. It felt like the right time to throw all of my energy into growing Al and Imo. 

If you want to quit your day job to focus on a new business full-time, it's important to carefully consider the decision and plan carefully to ensure the best chance of success. In this episode, we share our story and some steps you might take before you jump in!

ENJOY! 

AL + IMO

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Juggling the responsibilities of running a business and parenting can be a challenging task, we’ve had so many ups and downs since starting our furniture-making business in 2016. It requires careful planning and organisation, as well as effective communication with your partner especially when kids come into the picture.

With some careful planning and a supportive network, it is possible to successfully balance the demands of both roles. In this episode, we share with you some stories of our journey running a business as a husband and wife duo & things we’ve learned becoming parents. 

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AL + IMO

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We're stoked that you are here - it means you're keen on having a pretty epic 2023 - just like us!! We have been writing yearly goals lists together for the past 7 years, we do it at the beginning of each year. Although we don't look at them often throughout the year when we do we're pretty amazed to see we've ticked things off without even thinking about it. 

We've realised the power of writing down exactly what we want and in the process, we're achieving better health, wealth and happiness. Now, this isn't to say if you just write it down it's going to happen... you've got to work at it every day. 

Imo does a lot of goal-setting strategy sessions with clients and friends and have witnessed the unbelievable power of writing down what you want and having a clear vision. So we’ve decided to take all of our goal-setting notes and create a free downloadable guide - this is literally a step-by-step, break-it-down guide on setting goals and achieving them for better health, wealth and happiness.

Enjoy! AL + IMO

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Good habits can help increase productivity and efficiency in your furniture-making business. For example, if you consistently arrive at work on time, you will be able to get started on tasks more quickly and be more productive throughout the day. Additionally, if you establish a habit of regularly reviewing and organising your to-do list, you will be better able to prioritise tasks and complete them more efficiently.

Good habits can help foster a positive work environment. If you consistently demonstrate a strong work ethic and professionalism, you will set a good example for your employees (future employees) and create a culture of hard work and respect within your business. This will lead to higher employee happiness, which will in turn lead to increased productivity and overall success for the business.

Good habits can also help you build trust and credibility with your clients and customers. For example, if you have a habit of consistently meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work, your clients will be more likely to trust and rely on you, which can lead to long-term business relationships and increased success for your business. 

Overall, good habits can help you and your business run more smoothly and effectively, leading to increased productivity, a positive work environment, and strong relationships with clients and customers.

In this episode we’re going to share with you the benefits of forming good habits and then share some healthy habits that will help your business grow.

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This topic was suggested by one of our listeners inside our private Facebook group Talkshop Insiders, which you can join here.

“How do you get inspiration for designs, where to get it from and how to keep designs original”. - Brittney 

Once you start researching you’ll realise there are lots of furniture makers out there making amazing things and also there is a lot of design cross-over. 

So how can you carve your own space within the industry and come up with designs that feel unique and true to you? In this episode we break down the design process from start to finish in 7 simple steps.

We hope this helps you get into the creative zone and come up with products you can truly be proud of. Make sure to share your designs with us, we’d love to see what you’re up to! Email us at [email protected]

Enjoy! 
AL + IMO

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If you want to grow your business it’s really important that you think ahead and come up with a solid plan. As we lead into a new year we’ve been planning ahead to make sure that we allow ourselves realistic timeframes to achieve all of the things we want to in our business.

In this blog post we’re going to share with you our top 3 steps that we use to plan ahead for success in our furniture making business. Chances are if you’re new to business, these steps may be new to you too! 

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Are you an independent maker working out of your home workshop? Do you look at other furniture brands online and instantly get the feeling of imposter syndrome? Doubts creep into your mind like; I could never charge that much for my work, no-one is going to take me seriously & there’s no place for me in the market. 

Did you know that some of the most successful brands all started from people’s garages and spare bedrooms? And it’s likely if you’re reading this you’re working from home too. Since we started our business in 2016 we’ve been dreaming of moving into a purpose-built woodshop. But until the time comes we need to make do with what we’ve got. 

Over the years we’ve been able to build a brand and produce high quality furniture from our home. Al works out of a 5.4m x 4m carport out the back of our house. At the time of writing this we are building a new house with a slightly bigger workshop - in fact we’re doubling the size and using one half as a photo studio.

In this episode we’re going to share with you our top 5 tips for making your small business look more professional, which in-turn will give you more confidence in your work and especially in your pricing.

ENJOY! 
AL + IMO

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