 The end of August is not only back-to-school season, it’s also Black Friday Cyber Monday planning season.     Need help getting started? Head on over to the blog!   We’ve also got templates from Tailwind’s own BFCM planning to share, as well as tips for sequencing and organizing multiple workstreams.     Not doing BFCM? No problem. We’ve got some Pinterest trends you can use in your marketing RIGHT NOW.   All that got you overwhelmed? We hear you!     We’ve asked Andres Barbaro to jump in to talk about leading a happy team!     You won’t want to miss this jam-packed session! 

Organizing the Heck out of Your BFCM sale, This week’s Pinterest Trends, and the Happiness First Team Leadership Plan

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If you want to know how to use authenticity to connect with your audience and leverage your personality and strengths, there's no better teacher than Lesa Banks of The Pajama Marketer! Previously a Fortune 500 marketer, Lesa re-examined her life and career when she became a stay-at-home mom. She realized that marketing didn't have to be hard and require the long workaholic hours she was used to, and she set out to teach women how to simplify marketing for a better work-life balance!  If that balance is what you're after, or just to learn how to connect with your audience using yourself, you won't want to miss this powerhouse interview! 

Using Authenticity to Reach Your Dream Clients with Lesa Banks

Youtubers Christine and Kevin Skelton began Never Stop Adventuring after a six-month RV trip inspired the husband-and-wife duo to quit their jobs and take their lives (and their kids!) on the road full time. In this inventive tale of a family that packed up into an RV and began a journey of a lifetime, you'll find out how the couple balances monetizing their content with raising their family, along with useful tips for managing a digital presence from remote places in the US. Enjoy!

A Family's Life on the Road with Never Stop Adventuring

*Just a note - this episode touches on topics that may be troubling to some, including drug use and addiction.* Soap Addiction, Jennifer Turner's handcrafted goat milk business did not start out as a business venture. It was a hobby, one to escape the pain and stress of being a mother of three children caught in the throes of drug addiction. But when Jennifer found the courage to tell her story, and place a powerful mission behind her soaps, she not only found sales - she found relationships and community. Now Soap Addiction is a beacon of hope for loved ones to get clean, and Jennifer is a proud business owner and mentor to families all over walking in her shoes. You won't want to miss this tale of a small business owner with a powerful mission, and how it affected a community around her. From Jennifer, you can learn just how important the why is behind your business, hear a success story that will probably make you weep (We're not crying, you're crying!), and learn practical things along the way like letting people help, and crafting an exit plan. Enjoy!  

Turning Hardship in to Change with Soap Addiction

In our latest edition of Tailwind Talks, we sat down with Tailwind member and artistic jeweler Kenna McCall to talk about her business TerrAdore Art Jewelry. In this interview, we talk about all things ethical mining, designing with heart, and how the pandemic spurred Kenna to take her business to the next level with digital marketing. You'll want to hear Kenna's unique tale and passion for eco-friendly gem retrieval that shows in every area of her small business. Enjoy!

Kenna McCall on Telling Stories with Eco-Friendly Jewelry

Jane Caldwell prides herself on a business built around children's imaginations. The Rowdy Ladybug sells versatile kids dress-up clothes that allow for several fantastic outfits from the same costume! Not only do her unique products allow children to be as innovative and changeable as they like, but it also makes storage and cleanup for caretakers easier than ever! Today we're talking about Jane's unique career path, and the pivotal shift from college professor to stay-at-home mom, and how sewing opened the door to an unforgettable business venture. Find out more about Jane at https://rowdyladybug.com/

Organizing the Heck out of Your BFCM sale, This week’s Pinterest Trends, and the Happiness First Team Leadership Plan

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