Strategy for Creatives - Business Minus the Bullshit: Business Tips for Creative Entrepreneurs

When it comes to running a business, most of us think that we need to put most of our time into client work. But that's simply not true. You actually need to balance your time between client work and all those other things that make running a business happen.

In this episode, I'm sharing four roles you need to make time for in your business and how as you grow, client time becomes less than you think. 

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Y'all know I'm a big believer in practicing self-care even in our businesses. Protecting our boundaries is just as important in our business life as it is in our home life. If we aren't practicing good self-care, we're more likely to be stressed, overwhelmed, and burnt out in our business.

In this episode, I'm giving tips on 3 systems you can set up in your business that help protect your time and energy!

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Pricing is often an uncomfortable subject for women in business, especially women who create businesses they are passionate about. When you pour your heart, soul, and time into building a business, attaching a price feels like an emotional decision. It's not.

Pricing has nothing to do with emotion and everything to do with business strategy. If you want to make an income from your business pricing is paramount. We need to separate your heart and your self-worth from the business you create. In this episode, I'm diving into pricing mistakes you may be making and what to do instead.

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Creating content is more than just pretty images, call-to-actions, and SEO words for Google rankings. A cohesive content strategy means you're utilizing content pillars and creating content that is building brand awareness, positioning you as an expert, and celebrating business wins, all while selling your product or service.  In this episode, I'm discussing the four content categories you need for a cohesive content strategy and how to get started building a content strategy that converts.

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I don't talk too often about the visual aspects of our businesses but branding can play a HUGE role in how our business is perceived. It's so important to make sure that your branding is connected to your overall business strategy so that it isn't working against the goals you're trying to achieve. In this episode, I'm discussing how good branding aligns with your business strategy and how to make sure your visuals are saying what you need them to.

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I know so many entrepreneurs that are affected by imposter syndrome. And I'm not immune to it myself! Social media will have you playing the comparison game real quick and leave you feeling like you aren't where everyone else is in business. It's time to let those feelings go! Overcoming imposter syndrome is about celebrating where you are in your business and the things you've accomplished to get there. In this episode, I'm sharing four tips to help overcome that imposter syndrome and help you realize how truly badass you are!

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For every month that there’s a special designation (Pride month, Black History month, etc), you’ll see businesses try and target that audience with specific marketing. And it has become increasingly obvious that these brands are mostly pandering to get those extra 💵 💵. But there is a way to incorporate true activism into your brand without it feeling salesy or fake. Using your business as a voice for those in marginalized communities needs to start from a place of genuine ally-ship and align with your own personal beliefs.

In this episode, I'm giving 5 tips to help your practice genuine ally-ship and how to use your business for activism without alienating your audience. 

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When it comes to showing up on social media there is so much pressure to show up as perfect. But we all know that 99.9% of what is shown on social media does not equal real life. The key to building the like, know, and trust factor with potential clients and followers on social media is by showing up unapologetically as yourself. While it can be challenging to show up authentically on social media, it's key to building a better brand. In this episode, I'm dropping five gems to help you on your authentic social media journey.

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Of course, we all want our businesses to be successful but one of the key ways to achieve success and growth in our business is with organization. Having an organized business is just as important as having a growing business because making more money is not worth it if you are dropping the ball with your clients and you are all over the place 95% of the time. Take a listen to three (mostly) easy ways you can get organized in your business so you're ready when your business starts to grow.

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Get ready for a fun topic because today I'm talking about all the reasons you don't need that client! If you're in the service industry you have probably had your fair share of problem clients. We've all been there. But here's the thing. Many of these problem clients let us know before they ever paid an invoice that they were going to be trouble. Are you paying attention to those red flags or is the prospect of money clouding your judgment. In this week's episode, I'm diving into those red flags you might be ignoring. 

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