I'll Make This Brief

I'll Make This Brief

By Lauren BoydBusinessEntrepreneurshipEducationSelf-Improvement
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I'll Make This Brief episodes

  • Increase Productivity and Efficiency with Systems

    Today I’m walking you through my client workflow. You’ll learn how I set up systems to automate the process and provide a better experience to everyone I serve while freeing up extra time in the day for myself. 

    00:30 - Why are systems important?

    01:07 - The first thing you should do when starting to create a system.

    02:09 - How I manage leads to my business.

    03:28 - How automating the scheduling of my meetings changed the way I do business.

    05:01 - Are you afraid you’ll lose clients if your schedule isn’t flexible enough?

    06:12 - How do you set up standardized hours that work best for you?

    07:52 - When each client is unique, what can you standardize?

    09:03 - How to keep ongoing communication with clients to help them know the next steps.

    10:13 - Why you should have a “no texting” policy with your clients.

    11:28 - How to follow up with your clients after a project.

    Work with Lauren Ruiz:

    https://www.guidemybusiness.co/book-a-consultation 

    Connect with Lauren on Instagram: @thelaurenruiz

    https://www.instagram.com/thelaurenruiz/ 

    Join the “Guide My Community” Facebook Group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/guidemycommunity

    13 min
  • Strategic Ways to Overcome Fear with Stephanie Hendrick

    In this episode, Stephanie Hendrick and I dive into a conversation highlighting strategic ways to overcome fear.

    Stephanie is an author, speaker and the founder of Meant for More, a platform designed for today’s female entrepreneurs and mom entrepreneurs alike. With her first published book, titled Meant for More, being released Fall 2020, Stephanie’s focus is guiding women to relentlessly pursue their purpose and grow their businesses to increase their impact.

    00:33 - Who is Stephanie Hendrick?

    01:02 - Steps to publishing a book.

    02:00 - What inspired Stephanie to write a book?

    03:53 - Why did she launch “Meant For More?”

    05:04 - Why did she transition out of the business she had built with her husband?

    06:10 - How to push through discomfort, get out of your own way and avoid self-sabotage?

    08:30 - STEP 1: Do something physical.

    10:25 - STEP 2: Have an accountability partner. 

    12:54 - Why you shouldn’t overlook advice that seems “too simple.”

     Work with Lauren Ruiz:

    https://www.legallyaligned.com 

    Connect with Lauren on Instagram: @thelaurenruiz

    https://www.instagram.com/thelaurenruiz/ 

    Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/guidemycommunity

    Connect with Stephanie Hendrick on Instagram: @stephanie_hendrick

    https://www.instagram.com/stephanie_hendrick/

    Check out Stephanie’s website:

    https://stephaniehendrick.com/

     

    17 min
  • Who I Am and How I Hope to Support You

    WELCOME! You can expect to listen to coveted topics shared through meaningful conversations with myself and guests who have mastered their niche. We will share resources, encouragement and tools to help you reach your most aligned self and business. 

    00:47 - Who is Lauren Ruiz?

    01:14 - Why did I decide to start my own law firm?

    02:30 - Why am I passionate about supporting small businesses?

    03:00 - What is the “Guide My Community” Facebook Group?

    05:12 - What is the “Female Attorney Society?”

    06:39 - Why start this podcast?

    Work with Lauren Ruiz:

    https://www.legallyaligned.com

    Connect with Lauren on Instagram: @thelaurenruiz

    https://www.instagram.com/thelaurenruiz/ 

    Join the “Legally Aligned” Facebook Group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/guidemycommunity

    9 min
  • Choosing to Protect NOT Jeopardize Your Value
    01:00 - The most common question I get asked, “Am I a business?”
    04:46 - Trademarks and Copyrights, what’s the difference?
    08:07 - What to do if someone is using your content without your consent.
    09:22 - Disclaimers, why you need them.
    10:00 - Should you have the copyright notice on your website?
    10:17 - NDA’s and Service Agreements, how others can utilize your content.
    12:00 - Resources For Defending Yourself And Your Content
    13:26 - Infringement, what does it mean?
    16 min
  • Developing a Brand Voice with Sage Aubrey
    03:26 - Why is it important to be authentic on Instagram?
    04:06 - What was the thought behind #stylingcorona?
    08:40 - Why did she give up her corporate partnerships?
    11:23 - What does it take to grow a loyal community?
    12:45 - Business advice to new entrepreneurs.
    13:41 - How important is it to show up consistently?
    14:33 - How to speak to your ideal customers.
    16:42 - What Sage learned from watching chefs in their craft.
    18:20 - Who else inspires you in business?
    21 min

About I'll Make This Brief

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Behind the scenes of a founder’s life. I’m Lauren Boyd, a small business owner, attorney and mom. Join me for my honest take on entrepreneurship, marriage and motherhood. I’ll Make This Brief is a seasonal podcast sharing my musings on common topics founders face, from leading your team and embracing your zone of genius, to managing mom guilt and nurturing your personal relationships. Each episode, I’ll also be sharing a legal brief highlighting some of my favorite and trending legal tips and perspectives.