If you're like most business owners, you're always looking for ways to be more organized and efficient. After all, who has time to waste when there's money to be made? One tool that can help you streamline your business operation is Google Drive.

In today's episode, I'll be giving you a rundown of how I use it to keep my business running like a well-oiled machine. From tracking expenses to managing client projects, Google Drive has become an indispensable part of how I streamline my digital and product-based business. I'll also be sharing some tips on how you can get the most out of this powerful tool that's simple, yet so effective.

So if you're ready to take your business organization to the next level, tune in now and learn how to use Google Drive like a pro!

In this episode, we cover:

• The importance of organization in your business
• How to get started with organizing your business using Google Drive
• The benefits of taking the time to organize your business 
• How organization can help improve your mental health as a business owner
• What types of things you can keep track of using Google Suite and its features
• My own method for organizing my company and staying ahead of the curve
• Two courses I teach that can help you get your business organized and set up for success

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Resources
Bookkeeping Course
The Details and Swirls Pricing Method

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Have you ever wondered how you can take your business to the next level? Maybe you've been looking at different ways to expand your business and reach more customers. Or maybe you've just started out and you're not sure what the next steps are.

In this episode, I chat with Kaylie Wallace of Mulberry Market Designs, to talk about her entrepreneurial journey. She shares how she and her husband took their small business operation and turned it into a booming success. We're talking about how they did it, what was involved, and what lessons they learned along the way.

So whether you're a business owner yourself or you're just thinking about starting a business, this episode is for you!

In this episode, we cover:

• Kaylie's entrepreneurial journey and how she and her husband started Mulberry Market Designs
• How Kaylie and her husband shifted their business during the pandemic
• How to find the right balance between work and family life
• Why it's okay to pivot your business and know when it's the right time
• Their business goals for the future
• Kaylie's final advice for other small business owners

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This episode is sponsored by Zencastr. Interested in sponsoring this show or podcast ads for your business? Go to zen.ai/thedetaileddiarypod1 and fill out the contact information so Zencastr can help you, bring your business story to life.

Resources
Connect with Kaylie
Website: https://www.mulberrymarketdesigns.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mulberrymarketdesigns/

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Are you a new mom or mom-to-be who is feeling stressed about how you're going to balance your business or career? I know that it can be both a beautiful and scary thing to think about! So today on the show, I'm sharing how I'm preparing my business for my upcoming maternity leave (and beyond).

I talk about everything from putting systems and processes in place to help with the transition, to training your team or hiring help, and setting goals for when you return.  If you're feeling overwhelmed about how you're going to juggle motherhood and running a business, this episode is for you! Tune in now to get some peace of mind.

In this episode, we cover:

• The different areas of my business that I've been working on in preparation for my maternity leave
• How I have standardized processes and brought on help in different areas
• My goals for when I reopen my business post-maternity leave
• How I plan to balance motherhood with running a business
• The importance of family support when starting a business and raising a family
• What I've learned and am still learning about myself during this process of becoming a mompreneur
• Why you need to take the time to celebrate your accomplishments

Sponsor
This episode is sponsored by Zencastr. Interested in sponsoring this show or podcast ads for your business? Go to zen.ai/thedetaileddiarypod1 and fill out the contact information so Zencastr can help you, bring your business story to life.

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So you've built an amazing business, but how do you ensure it continues to thrive? Or maybe you've just started your business journey and things are feeling a bit overwhelming. Whichever stage you're at in your business, just know that you're not alone! In this episode, I chat with Abbey Scott, a successful three-time business owner of Coffee Over Cardio, her marketing agency, and Lovely + Blush Boutique, about her top tips for growing your business.

We chat about how Abbey overcame some of her biggest business challenges, why it's important to embrace the hard times, and what advice she would give to any woman starting out in business. If you're feeling like you need some business inspiration or motivation, this episode is for you!

In this episode, we cover:

• Abbey's story of entrepreneurship and how she's grown three successful businesses
• Insight into Abbey's creative process and how she comes up with new ideas
• Learning to let go and delegate in order to grow your business
• The importance of mindset and how to stay motivated during tough times
• Her advice to anyone starting their own business that doesn't have it all figured out yet

Sponsor
This episode is sponsored by Zencastr. Interested in sponsoring this show or podcast ads for your business? Go to zen.ai/thedetaileddiarypod1 and fill out the contact information so Zencastr can help you, bring your business story to life.


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As a small business owner, one of the most important things you can do is identify your ideal client. Without a clear understanding of who you are selling to, it will be difficult to create a marketing strategy that resonates with your target audience. So how do you go about identifying your ideal client?

In this episode, Danielle gives some actionable tips on how to research and define your ideal customer. She also shares her own experience of how her ideal client has changed over time as her business has grown.

So if you're struggling to identify your ideal client, or if you want to learn more about how to market to them effectively, this episode is for you!

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Have you ever had to make tough decisions in your business? What if you could make just one change that would simplify your business and help you to be more profitable?

In this episode, Danielle sits with Journee Strother, founder, and CEO of Conroe Creations, a hand lettering business specializing in wedding signs to home decor, painted jackets, and everything in between! Journee shares how making tough decisions in your business can be scary, but sometimes are necessary in order to move forward. She also talks about how important it is to be clear on what you want in your business and to focus your energy and efforts on it.

Tune in now to learn how you can simplify your life and help you to be more successful in your business!

Resources
Connect with Journee
Website: https://conroecreations.com/
Etsy Store: http://conroecreation.etsy.com/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/conroecreations
TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJGyTLYt/


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Are you wondering how you can start to build some consistent orders in your business? In this episode, I'm sharing 5 tips that have helped me to do just that. When you've got consistent orders coming in, you can start to plan and build a more solid foundation for your business. And I hope sharing these tips will help you to get there!

From thinking about the products you already offer to piggybacking off of popular items, there are a few things you can do to start seeing some consistent action in your biz. So tune in now to find out more!

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Sometimes, you may not realize the direction your career or small business is taking you. Until one day you sit back and think to yourself…wait a minute, this is exactly what you're supposed to be doing! And that’s how our next guest felt. 

In this episode, I sit down with Caitlyn Fillard, the Founder of Harpermade, a brand that provides trendy, minimalistic, and high-quality apparel and items for animal lovers.  She shares with us how she started her business, what motivated her to keep going, and some advice for anyone out there with a side hustle or small business. 

So whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been at this for a while, this episode is for you! 

Resources

Connect with Caitlyn
Website: https://shop-harpermade.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shop.harpermade/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shop.harpermade


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Do you have systems in place to automate different areas of your business? In the beginning of our businesses, we often wear all the hats and are responsible for every single task, no matter how big or small. But as our business grows, it's important to start thinking about ways to automate different processes so that we can free up our time to focus on other areas of our biz.

In this episode, I'll be sharing some of the different automations I have in place, as well as some that I'm still working on. If you're looking for ways to help you free up some time in your business and take it to the next level, this episode is for you!

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While focusing on the big picture in your business is important, it's also crucial to enjoy the smaller milestones along the way. In this episode of the Detailed Diary Podcast, I sit with Ruth Oneya, an artist and painter, whose work is all about color, light, and painting live weddings and events.

Ruth talks about how she found her passion for painting and how she has built her business around it. She also shares some great advice for anyone starting their own business – to focus on what makes your personality shine through and to be patient with yourself along the way.

So if you're thinking about starting your own business or going through a rebrand, this episode is definitely for you!

Connect with Ruth
Website: https://www.ruthoneyaillustrations.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthoneya.illustrations/

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