Live Full Work Fun Podcast

In this episode of the Live Full Work Fun podcast, Gayla Scrivener and co-host Fran Groesbeck discuss the importance and impact of organic social media outreach for businesses. They emphasize the importance of keeping social media efforts light, enjoyable, and manageable, cautioning that overthinking a social media strategy can actually hinder business growth.

They highlight effective strategies, underscore the need for consistency, and discuss the benefits of delegation. Personal anecdotes are shared, offering practical advice for business owners navigating the rapidly changing landscape of social media.

Episode Highlights:

• The importance of organic social media for businesses and how to effectively leverage it.
• The concept of repurposing past social media posts to create a library of content.
• The benefits of delegating social media tasks to free up mental space and time.
• The significance of business owners staying involved in their own social media to some degree.
• Discussion on the consequences of sharing personal beliefs on social media platforms.
• The role of social media in honing brand messaging and maintaining consistent business growth.
• The value of investing in social media management and coaching programs.
• The power of patience, persistence, and momentum in successful organic social media growth.

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Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

Connect with Fran:

• Website: https://tentouchcreative.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-groesbeck/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tentouchcreative
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tentouchcreative/

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In this Live Full Work Fun podcast episode, the hosts Gayla Scrivener and Fran Groesbeck have a conversation revolving around the theme of simplification, both in business and personal life.

They discuss the importance of clarity in messaging, the benefits of reducing complexity, and the essential role of planning. The conversation also covers various aspects of business, such as proposal writing, website redesign, and content creation.

Additionally, they share their personal experiences and strategies for maintaining simplicity and focus in their work and everyday lives.

Episode Highlights:

• The role of tiny habits in fostering larger changes
• Examples of how simplify, from decluttering clothes to changing diet plans
• The process of cleaning and purging in maintaining organization
• The importance of understanding the target audience and simplifying the business message
• The practicality of the 'Now, Next, Future' approach in business projects
• The challenge and necessity of simplifying a business proposal
• The emotion and relief associated with simplification

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Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

Connect with Fran:

• Website: https://tentouchcreative.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-groesbeck/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tentouchcreative
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tentouchcreative/

This episode is brought to you by Scrivener Social. The easy-to-use social scheduling platform built for the busy solopreneur. Go to ScrivenerSocial.com and schedule a demo today!

In this Live Full Work Fun episode, host Gayla Scrivener has a conversation with Marianne Pelletier, the founder of Staupell Analytics Group, a company that specializes in providing data solutions for non-profit organizations.

Marianne shares her journey from starting her business to the challenges, successes, and lessons learned along the way. She also imparts valuable advice for those considering launching their own businesses, particularly in the non-profit sector.

Episode Highlights:

• Sharing the backstory and inspiration behind founding Staupell Analytics Group
• Discussing the use of data in non-profit organizations and how it can streamline operations
• Talking about the challenges of starting a business and how to overcome them
• Detailing the importance of building credibility in the early stages of a business
• Highlighting the benefits of self-paced learning and online courses
• Discussing the importance of having a passion for your work
• Advice for those considering launching their own business
• Discussing the importance of selling your products and communicating value to potential clients
• Emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning and professional development

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Additional Resources:

• Building Your Analytics Shop: A Workbook for Nonprofits | Marianne Pelletier
• The Fountainhead | Ayn Rand
• The Secret Video | Napoleon Hill

Connect with Marianne Pelletier:

• Website: https://www.staupell.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StaupellAnalyticsGroup
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpellet771
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/marianne-pelletier/2/214/a85

Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

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Do you have your mission, vision, and values written out? Understanding these is essential for creating meaningful content. But, it can be overwhelming when you're just starting out. You might wonder how to connect these pillars to your social media posts or any other type of content you're creating.

Gayla Scrivener, along with co-host Fran Groesbeck share their experiences and strategies on how to build a content library. They emphasize the importance of authority in your content. Whether you're teaching your audience or simply showing them, your content should position you as an expert in your field.

They discuss different tools you can use and how to keep your content library organized. Google Docs and Notion were mentioned as great platforms for keeping your content in one place. Centralizing your content not only saves time but also ensures consistency across your team.

One key takeaway is the idea of commitment. Commit to publishing regularly. This could be a blog post, a podcast episode, or a YouTube video. Start small if you need to, but the act of publishing regularly helps build your content library.

Another important point is to review your content library periodically. This allows you to see how far you've come, whether your messaging still aligns with your brand, and if there are any old pieces of content that could be repurposed.

Episode Highlights:

• The significance of content and its role in conveying your brand's message
• The importance of having a well-structured content library
• Tips on designing a content plan and organizing your content library
• Insights on combining images and words to create compelling content
• The necessity of consistency and commitment in publishing content
• The role of content in establishing authority in your field
• The value of revisiting old content and learning from it
• Strategies for repurposing and reusing content
• The need for quality in both images and written content
• The power of content in creating connections and fostering relationships with your audience

Continue the conversation. Join the Live Full Work Fun Facebook group and share your biggest takeaway from this episode.

Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

Connect with Fran:

• Website: https://tentouchcreative.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-groesbeck/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tentouchcreative
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tentouchcreative/

This episode is brought to you by Scrivener Social. The easy-to-use social scheduling platform built for the busy solopreneur. Go to ScrivenerSocial.com and schedule a demo today!

In this episode, Leroy Collinwood, Chief Operations Officer of Health and Wisdom Inc. joins host Gayla Scrivener. He shares his diverse business journey from a tech career to entrepreneurship with a thriving business in rural Missouri. Starting with a chicken farm business, Leroy transitioned into the world of health and wellness.

He and his wife co-own Health and Wisdom, a company that specializes in magnesium products. He shares his experiences, the challenges he encountered in both industries, and personal insights about the benefits of magnesium.

Episode Highlights:

• Leroy's transition from running a chicken farm to owning a health and wellness company.
• How Leroy and his wife discovered and fell in love with the product company model.
• The unique benefits of magnesium and why it's a critical mineral for our bodies.
• The advantages of topical magnesium application over oral ingestion.
• How magnesium can help with sleep, muscle recovery, headaches, and even blood sugar management.
• Leroy's personal experience with living and running a business in a rural area.
• The importance of adaptability and problem-solving in business, as illustrated by Leroy's journey.
• The global outreach of Health and Wisdom, availability of their products, and their role as a supplier of pharmaceutical-grade magnesium.

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Connect with Leroy Collinwood:

• Website: https://health-and-wisdom.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthandwisdomusa/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthAndWisdom
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-and-wisdom/

Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

This episode is brought to you by Scrivener Social. The easy-to-use social scheduling platform built for the busy solopreneur. Go to ScrivenerSocial.com and schedule a demo today!

In this Live Full Work Fun episode, hosts, Gayla Scrivener and Fran Groesbeck dive deep into the subject of branding and style guides. They discuss the importance of having a consistent visual brand and how it impacts your audience's perception of your business.

Using examples from different businesses, they demonstrate the role of color, font, and tone in creating a brand identity that resonates with your target audience and evokes the desired emotions.

They also touch on the importance of evolving your brand as your business grows and changes, and how to strike a balance between maintaining consistency and allowing for growth and change.

Episode Highlights:

• The importance of having a consistent visual brand
• How color, font, and tone contribute to your brand identity
• The role of emotion in branding and style guides
• The process of selecting colors and fonts that reflect your business's personality and values
• The importance of evolving your brand as your business grows and changes

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Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

Connect with Fran:

• Website: https://tentouchcreative.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-groesbeck/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tentouchcreative
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tentouchcreative/

This episode is brought to you by Scrivener Social. The easy-to-use social scheduling platform built for the busy solopreneur. Go to ScrivenerSocial.com and schedule a demo today!

In this episode, host, Gayla Scrivener has a heart-to-heart conversation with Kimberley Wright, the passionate founder of Smoke and Bubble, a small business specializing in handmade soaps and candles.

Kim shares her journey from being a paralegal to starting her own business, motivated by her love for the craft and a desire to create high-quality, affordable products for her customers. Kim also talks about her future goals, her family's involvement in the business, and the meticulous care she puts into her products.

Episode Highlights:

• Kim's transition from working as a paralegal to starting Smoke and Bubble
• The impact of stress on Kim's health and how leaving her job improved it
• Importance of research and quality in creating handmade soaps and candles
• Kim's vision for a brick-and-mortar store offering affordable, quality gifts
• The role of Kim's family, including her pets, in the business
• Kim's approach to dealing with challenges and her impatience
• The joy Kim derives from providing affordable, quality products to her customers

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Connect with Kimberley Wright

• Website: www.smokeandbubble.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesmokeandbubble
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmokeandBubble

Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

This episode is brought to you by Scrivener Social. The easy-to-use social scheduling platform built for the busy solopreneur. Go to ScrivenerSocial.com and schedule a demo today!

In this podcast episode, hosts Gayla Scrivener and Fran Groesbeck dive into the importance of self-care and shifting our thought patterns to more positive and accepting ones.

The discussion emphasizes the importance of balance in life. It highlights how prioritizing our needs can enhance productivity and creativity, thereby improving our ability to serve others.

The conversation is filled with personal experiences and reflections, providing insights into the journey of self-improvement and personal growth.

Highlights:

• Discussion on reframing negative thoughts into positive ones.
• The importance of self-care in daily life.
• The conversation about the balance between work and personal life.
• The significance of setting achievable goals.
• The necessity to stop comparing ourselves with others.
• The concept of adapt and flow and its benefits.
• Personal stories reflecting on missed moments and life lessons.
• The dangers of the "should" mentality.

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Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

Connect with Fran:

• Website: https://tentouchcreative.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-groesbeck/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tentouchcreative
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tentouchcreative/

This episode is brought to you by Scrivener Social. The easy-to-use social scheduling platform built for the busy solopreneur. Go to ScrivenerSocial.com and schedule a demo today!

In this Live Full Work Fun episode, host, Gayla Scrivener is joined by Christin Price, a seasoned accountant with over two decades of experience. Christin shares her personal journey of how she transitioned from working in the corporate world to running her own accounting business.

She discusses the importance of having open conversations about finances, breaks down the differences between bookkeepers, accountants, and CPAs, and offers guidance on what small business owners should look for when hiring an accountant.

Christin sheds light on the challenges of running a business and the rewards that come with it, emphasizing the importance of having a supportive team around you.

Episode Highlights:

• Christin's transition from corporate accounting to owning her own business
• The importance of open conversations about money
• The differences between bookkeepers, accountants, and CPAs
• How to choose the right accountant for your small business
• The challenges and rewards of running a business
• Christin's approach to humanizing numbers and making accounting more accessible

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Connect with Christin Price:

• Website: www.christinsbookkeeping.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinsbookkeeping/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christinsbookkeeping
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinsbookkeeping/

Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

This episode is brought to you by Scrivener Social. The easy-to-use social scheduling platform built for the busy solopreneur. Go to ScrivenerSocial.com and schedule a demo today!

In this episode, hosts Gayla Scrivener and Fran Groesbeck discuss the concept of time mapping, a powerful tool to optimize productivity and achieve a work-life balance.

They share their experiences, struggles, and insights on how to navigate through a busy schedule without feeling overwhelmed. The conversation covers a range of topics from understanding the importance of breaks, the psychology of habit formation, the significance of 'me' time, to the idea of adapting and flowing with time.

Episode Highlights:

• The concept of time mapping and how it aids in enhancing productivity.
• The importance of holding appointments with oneself and the psychological implications of breaking them.
• The power of the minute - understanding how a minute can make a difference in productivity.
• The idea of having 'white space' or break time in your schedule.
• The need for flexibility in managing the calendar and how it helps in adapting and flowing.
• How time mapping can help in achieving a work-life balance.
• The role of color blocking in time mapping.
• The concept of 'now, next, and future' in time mapping.

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Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

Connect with Fran:

• Website: https://tentouchcreative.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-groesbeck/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tentouchcreative
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tentouchcreative/

This episode is brought to you by Scrivener Social. The easy-to-use social scheduling platform built for the busy solopreneur. Go to ScrivenerSocial.com and schedule a demo today!