Per the Contract

In today’s episode, Anneliese talks you through her journey of how she was able to take time off away from her business for the first time in 3 years. Taking time off is essential as a business owner and to do that you need to give notice to your clients, be prepared ahead of time, and of course turn on that out of office! If you’ve been wanting to plan a vacation but are not sure how to as a business owner, then this episode is for you.

Abigail Gibbons is the founder and CEO of The WOW Series, a diverse speaker and interview series that works to advance professionals & entrepreneurs by giving them a platform to be heard on our podcast, YouTube channel, and virtual panel discussions. Abigail has guided many professional women in how to manage and start a side hustle while balancing a 9-5 and in return has helped prove to corporate companies understand the value of entrepreneurial employees. A connector at heart, she has created a global community of changemakers and facilitated activism and entrepreneurship among professionals around the world. She has worked with companies of the likes of Facebook, Merrill Lynch, SAP, and Northwestern Mutual to Six Degrees Society, US Two Tea, Kulfi Beauty, iFundWomen, Ask Tia, and more.

I chatted with Abigail about why she started The WOW Series, how she’s built a company based on inclusivity, and we had a couple of LOL corporate moments in between.

Abigail is offering Per The Contract listeners a free ticket to a WOW Series Event, just use the code wowguest at checkout.

The Per The Contract podcast is back! In today's episode, Anneliese goes over 17 things to do to start a business and ways to run it effectively. This episode is best for new businesses just getting started and seasoned businesses that may feel there's something missing to make their business grow. If you have any questions, Anneliese is open to answering them on Instagram @perthecontract

Byron Abrigg is the cofounder and Chief Customer Officer of Mission Control, a platform for gathering and growing community through recreational eSports that has partnered with organizations like Gamestop, MIT, Duke, the Special Olympics and many more. Byron started his career in venture capital and accelerators, serving as the Accelerator Coordinator at Stadia Ventures, an early stage sports tech and eSports VC and accelerator program in St. Louis, MO. In today's episode, you'll hear about Byron's entrepreneurial journey, the ins and outs of venture capitalism, how recreational eSports work, and what's coming up next for Mission Control.

Since Per the Contract has been around for about six months now, we figured we'd help out some future podcasters and share exactly how we started our podcast and how much we spend to keep it running! If you're considering starting a podcast, listen to this episode for an exact outline of how we got started.

In Anneliese's first solo episode, she talks about the new app that has been the most downloaded app in 2021 to iPhones - Clubhouse. Clubhouse has not only grown her Instagram following, but has enabled her to grow her community and business! Some of the insights she discusses include what Clubhouse is, the difference between a hallway, room and club, how to join the app, and how to incorporate Clubhouse into your marketing strategy and use it to grow your business.

In today's episode, we discuss how to strategically approach making purchases of all sizes for your business, including what an investment actually is, and how to measure ROI.

In today's episode, we chat with Mariann Yip, a native New Yorker, writer, lifestyle and travel blogger. You'll hear how Mariann was an early adopter of Instagram, grew her following to 100k+, and started working as an influencer before it became mainstream. Mariann shares some tips and tricks for pitching brands, how she's managed imposter syndrome, and her experience navigating the travel influencer industry in the wake of COVID-19. Plus, she even shares some sneak peeks into a book she's publishing later this year focused on her online dating adventures in NYC!

Since Apto Media is undergoing a website redesign, it seemed like perfect timing to discuss what a website redesign is, when you need it, and how to prepare for one! Anneliese shares all the reasons she knew it was time for a redesign plus what items she needed to gather ahead of time, and Georgia shares her actual process and timeline for redesigns. We also dig into DIY versus professional website redesign, and the importance of understanding ROI for projects like these.

Does your brand strategy need a facelift, or maybe it doesn't even exist yet? Get in touch with Anneliese to get this right and tight for your business!

Wondering if your website is due for a redesign? Book a free consultation with Georgia to get an expert opinion on whether it's worth investing in a website redesign for your business!

Since Apto Media is undergoing a website redesign, it seemed like perfect timing to discuss what a website redesign is, when you need it, and how to prepare for one! Anneliese shares all the reasons she knew it was time for a redesign plus what items she needed to gather ahead of time, and Georgia shares her actual process and timeline for redesigns. We also dig into DIY versus professional website redesign, and the importance of understanding ROI for projects like these.

Does your brand strategy need a facelift, or maybe it doesn't even exist yet? Get in touch with Anneliese to get this right and tight for your business!

Wondering if your website is due for a redesign? Book a free consultation with Georgia to get an expert opinion on whether it's worth investing in a website redesign for your business!