The new year is fast approaching, and we were curious about how successful entrepreneurs are preparing their businesses for 2025. We asked eight industry leaders to send us their best advice for preparing your business for the new year, and they sent us back amazing nuggets of wisdom.

Their messages are full of business tips, but I love that they also sneak in advice for your personal life. The biggest takeaway is that 2025 should be the year you do more of what you love and less of what you don’t.

The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.

• Elizabeth McCravy website: elizabethmccravy.com
• Elizabeth McCravy Instagram: instagram.com/elizabethmccravy
• Danielle Desir Corbett website: danielledesir.com
• Danielle Desir Corbett Instagram: instagram.com/thedanielledesir
• Inkpot Creative website: inkpotcreative.com
• Inkpot Creative Instagram: instagram.com/inkpotcreative 
• Imagen website: imagen-ai.com/community
• Imagen Instagram: instagram.com/imagen.ai
• Molly Balint website: mollybalint.com
• Molly Balint Instagram: instagram.com/molly.balint 
• Rhea Whitney website: rheawhitney.com
• Rhea Whitney Instagram: instagram.com/RheaWhitney
• So Curious website: socurious.co
• Justin Shiels Instagram: instagram.com/socurious.co
• Proof to Product website: prooftoproduct.com
• Proof to Product Instagram: instagram.com/prooftoproduct

• Website: podcast.honeybook.com
• IG: instagram.com/honeybook
• IG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_

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With the recent US election, we need to have a better understanding of what that means for small business owners everywhere. America's government teacher and New York Times bestselling author Sharon McMahon returns to the podcast to share how this election impacts business owners and how we can stay informed to make the best decisions for our business.

Sharon empowers us to remember that our success is not based on who is in the White House. Listen in as she teaches us about the impact that small business owners can have on their communities and the importance of building coalitions to create change.

The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.

• Sharon’s previous appearance on the podcast

• Website: sharonmcmahon.com
• Sharon’s book: sharonmcmahon.com/#purchase
• Instagram: instagram.com/sharonsaysso 

• Website: podcast.honeybook.com
• IG: instagram.com/honeybook
• IG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_

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It’s one thing to listen to great business advice, but do you actually implement it into your business? We’re celebrating an incredible milestone on the podcast today: 100,000 downloads! Our guests are powerhouses who have broken glass ceilings and made waves in their industries. To celebrate this milestone, I’m sharing the strategies that I’ve implemented into my own business based on advice from our amazing guests.

I hope you get as much out of these conversations as I did. We want to continue to grow this podcast and inspire more business owners, so please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The first 25 people to leave a review will win HoneyBook merch. To qualify, take a screenshot of your review, share it on Instagram, and tag @HoneyBook and @AkuaKonadu. 

The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.

• Episode 52 with Jasmine Star
• Episode 43 with Natasha Pierre
• Episode 76 with Audrey Joy Kwan
• Episode 80 with Matt Garland
• Mike Michalowicz
• Episode 54 with Mike Michalowicz
• Episode 83 with Candice Coppola and Dr. Michael Tatonetti
• 2025 Growth Guide
• Episode 53 with Amber McCue
• Episode 71 with Kayla Hollatz

• Website: podcast.honeybook.com
• IG: instagram.com/honeybook
• IG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_

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Welcome to CollabCast, an innovative bonus series where we're diving into the world of podcast crossovers. In today's bonus episode, we're highlighting Called to Both with Joy Michelle. If you are wanting to be more intentional with your business growth and want to create more space to enjoy your life then you are going to be a big fan of this episode with Joy. She’s sharing intentional growth practices for a sustainable business, including the power of intentional systems with HoneyBook

If you love this episode be sure to check out Called to Both with Joy Michelle and hit the follow button on your favorite podcast player.

The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Episode 10: The Softwares, Tools, and Apps I Use to Run My Business
• Episode 102: Ask Joy: Team Building, Delegation, & Running Multiple Brands
• Jasmine Star
• HoneyBook
• Book a Call with Joy

Connect with Joy:

• Website: joymichelle.co
• Podcast: joymichelle.co/called-to-both-podcast
• Instagram: instagram.com/joyymichelle

Connect with the host

• Website: podcast.honeybook.com
• IG: instagram.com/honeybook
• IG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_

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If you’re feeling burnt out on Instagram and want to find a new way to market your business that offers longevity and sustainability, this episode is for you. Sarah Erickson of Sarah Ann Design took her time back and created sustainable business growth when she went all in with Pinterest. 

She joins us on today’s episode to share why she believes Pinterest is ideal for list-building and why she’s happy she stopped using Instagram in her business. Listen in as she shares how to create high-quality content for Pinterest, repurpose it, and reap the benefits for years to come. 

The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.

• Business Insider statistics
• Waitlist for Sarah’s Pinterest course

• Website: https://sarahanndesign.co/ 
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sarahanndesign/ 

• Website: podcast.honeybook.com
• IG: instagram.com/honeybook
• IG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_

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If you need an episode that is good for the soul, this is it. Hannah Brencher breathes new life into our day-to-day experiences in her book, The Unplugged Hours. She joins us in today’s episode to share the inspiration behind her challenge of unplugging from her phone and how that inspired her book. Listen in as she shares some of the biggest lessons she has learned from living an unplugged life, and rediscovering the beauty of what it truly means to be present. 

The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.

• Website: hannahbrenchercreative.com
• The Unplugged Hours: hannahbrenchercreative.com/theunpluggedhours
• Instagram: instagram.com/hannahbrencher

• Website: podcast.honeybook.com
• IG: instagram.com/honeybook
• IG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_

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There is no wrong way to success—this episode proves it. Our team at HoneyBook recently released the 2025 Growth Guide, which shares key insights into what the top marketing and creative consultants are doing to hit six figures and beyond in their business. 

To break down these insights, we brought back two guests who know a thing or two about building successful businesses. Candice Coppola and Dr. Michael Tatonetti join us to share the strategies they are implementing to build their own multi six figure businesses. You are going to leave this conversation inspired with so many ideas of how you can grow in your business.

Download the 2025 Growth Guide >>

The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.

• Honeybook’s 2025 Growth Guide
• Candice’s previous episode about affiliate marketing
• Dr. Michael’s previous episode about audacity
• Honeybook

• Candice’s website: https://candicecoppola.com/
• The Power in Purpose podcast: https://podcast.candicecoppola.com/
• Dr. Michael’s website: https://www.pricingforassociations.com/ 
• Dr. Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtatonetti/ 

• Website: podcast.honeybook.com
• IG: instagram.com/honeybook
• IG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_

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Did you know that around 48% of independent business owners have experienced burnout in the past month? In today's episode, we are breaking down mental health, performance management, and how we can prevent burnout in our businesses. 

Joining me is Kruti Kanojia, the co-founder and CEO of Healthy Gamer, which provides mental health support for the internet generation through coaching, content, and community. Kruti shares the unique way she and her husband started Healthy Gamer, what burnout really looks like in your business, and how we can create sustainable practices to support our well-being and success. 

The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.

• Our episode with Les Alfred of Balanced Black Girls

• Website: healthygamer.gg
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/krutikanojia
• Instagram: instagram.com/healthygamer_gg
• Instagram: instagram.com/healthygamerfamilies

• Website: podcast.honeybook.com
• IG: instagram.com/honeybook
• IG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_

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If you’re looking for a podcast episode that will make you feel fired up about your business, this is the one. Dr. Michael Tatonetti joins the show for an impactful conversation about his business journey, the importance of prioritizing yourself, and how to have the audacity to go after what you want.

Dr. Tatonetti is the founder and CEO of Pricing for Associations. This conversation is a powerful reminder that if you want to build a successful business, you need to have not only the confidence but the belief that you can.

The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.

• Ep 75 with Shay Brown and Cassie Torrecillas
• Pareto Principle
• Ep 44 with Shay Cochrane
• Loom
• Honeybook
• ClickUp
• Ep 77 with Paige Griffith
• American Bar Association
• American Institute of CPAs 
• American Nurses Association
• Ep 63 with Hayley Paige

• Website: pricingforassociations.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drtatonetti

• Website: podcast.honeybook.com
• IG: instagram.com/honeybook
• IG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_

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Do your business finances feel chaotic, to the point that the idea of organizing your finances stresses you out? Matt Gartland of Smart Passive Income joins us to share how to reset your finances and find joy in the numbers with simple organization practices like forecasting your cashflow. Listen in as he highlights why he believes slow business growth is the key to long-term sustainability and how you can also make intentional decisions between profitability and growth. 

Now, if you love this conversation, then you don’t want to miss out on Matt’s upcoming webinar with Mac Hughes, Product Evangelist at HoneyBook! In this live class, he’s sharing how to financially prepare for the unexpected in your business. Register for this live class, happening on October 22nd at 12 PM EST.

The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.

• Webinar: Financially prepare for the unexpected with Matt Gartland
• 50% of businesses fail in five years
• Mike Michalowicz

• Website: smartpassiveincome.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mattgartland
• X: twitter.com/mattgartland

• Website: podcast.honeybook.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/honeybook
• Instagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_

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