Launch Your Biz

Saving for slow seasons as a creative can be hard. So how do I do it? I'm sharing the methods I've used to manage my cash flow and still prosper during slow seasons. Hint: it takes advanced planning. 

Ever wondered if you should have a secondary source of income? Today we're talking about why it's not a bad idea. Especially as a creative during times of economic downfalls like we're in right now. Thanks, COVID-19. 

Tips on managing your finances when you have a full time job. How to save up for your big departure from your 9-5, and how to save for taxes (and why and how much). Knowing your finances doesn't have to be hard, overwhelming or scary, and Morgaine tells us how.

What's the best way to balance a 9-5, a family, a side hustle, and sanity? And guess what one of the steps is? SELF CARE! Listen as we talk all about wine, desk ice cream and hustle with the Systems QUEEN, Alexandra Beauregard - the genius behind The Productivity Zone. 

Julie started her own business while being home full-time with her son. In two years she was able to replace her full-time teaching income with her photography income! In this Expert Interview, Julie is sharing the strategies she used to balance being a mother to two young children while running a business at the same time. Get inspired and find some fuel for launching your own biz while also raising a family.

Wondering how to sell without being salesy or pushy? Entrepreneurs, especially us creatives and artists have a hard enough time putting ourselves out there. Start implementing Gina's tips and soon you'll be attracting those ideal clients that make you love your job!

My latest Launch Your Biz guest, Elli Runkles, says you (yes you!) can write copy (the text on your website) that will not only help you show up in search results but also get visitors to actually take action and book you.

Today, I am so excited to share with you another expert interview from the Vault. Rachel Brenke, aka The Law Tog, talks about the difference between LLC's and Sole Proprietorships, and the importance of contracts. If you've ever thought "that'll never happen to me" then you don't want to miss this episode!

If you're like so many fellow creatives out there, being in front of the camera isn't your thing. You don't want to do video marketing because you don't think you "look good" or you "don't have the right equipment" or "the right environment." My latest Launch Your Biz guest, Anesha Collins of Unashamed Imaging, says throw all those excuses out the window! If you're wondering how to do video marketing, the best advice is to just get started!

Managing an invisible illness on its own is difficult. Add to it being a small biz owner and things can get complicated. Simply put, managing a small business and invisible illness simultaneously is tough.