What if you could transition from working in a corporate job to running your own successful small business? Or, perhaps you're already on the entrepreneurial journey and looking to turn your creative passion into a full-time job.

In this episode, Danielle is joined by her former assistant and Graphic Designer Georgia Barrett, CEO and Founder of GBarrett Studio. Together they discuss what it took for Georgia to make the transition from corporate work to owning a business of her own, how branding can amplify small business success, as well as why taking imperfect actions often has the potential to bring great rewards in entrepreneurship.

So whether you're just starting out or already have a business up and running, this episode will provide inspiration to stay the course and keep chasing your dreams!

In this episode, we cover:

• Georgia's background in graphic design, her experience in corporate, and decision to start her own business
• Why having corporate experience can be valuable when starting a business
• How Danielle and Georgia first connected and started working together
• Her innovative approach to branding to help small businesses stand out
• Taglines and how they can be used to boost brand recognition
• The importance of knowing a person and their brand when working on design projects
• Identifying brand pillars to start creating a powerful personal brand
• Why you don't need to be "perfect" to achieve your goals
• Georgia's organizational strategies and actions she takes for every client to guarantee success
• Benefits of networking and socializing for small business owners
• Future goals for Georgia's business and final piece of advice for those wanting to make the jump to entrepreneurship

The Comprehensive Guide to Hand Lettering

The Comprehensive Guide to Hand Lettering is an 80-page paperback book written by Danielle and available on Amazon. The guide covers everything a beginner or experienced letterer needs to know in order to create your own signature style, including how to write each letter, string letters together into words, and how you can define your own unique style with tips and secret techniques from me! Pick up your copy now on Amazon

Resources

Connect with Georgia
IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamgeorgia.b/
Website: https://gbarrettstudio.com/

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Are you finding it difficult to manage your personal finances while also building your small business? It's a common challenge faced by many entrepreneurs, and juggling both budgets can be overwhelming.

In this episode, Danielle shares her insights and personal experience on how to create a personal budget that aligns with your business goals. She delves into the nitty-gritty details such as assessing your expenses, reducing costs, exploring alternative business avenues, and setting attainable goals for the future. 

So if you're ready to take charge of your finances and achieve your personal goals, this episode is full of useful tips and actionable steps that can help you take the first steps. Tune in now!

In this episode, we cover:

• The significant role personal budgeting plays in small business success
• Why you need to set achievable sales goals that drive motivation and business growth
• Identifying your fixed and variable expenses in budgeting
• How you can categorize your personal expenses using Danielle's color-coding strategy
• What to do if you're experiencing a slower sales month
• Final piece of advice  and resources for those looking to get started with personal budgeting

The Comprehensive Guide to Hand Lettering
The Comprehensive Guide to Hand Lettering is an 80-page paperback book written by Danielle and available on Amazon. The guide covers everything a beginner or experienced letterer needs to know in order to create your own signature style, including how to write each letter, string letters together into words, and how you can define your own unique style with tips and secret techniques from me! Pick up your copy now on Amazon

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Have you started your own business but are wondering how you can take it to the next level? Or maybe you're trying to figure out how to quit your day job and go all in?

In this episode, Danielle chats with Alli, the CEO and founder of Little Looks by Lilly, a knitwear and hand embroidery company specializing in baby and family customized and ready-to-wear garments. Alli shares her journey from working as a math teacher to taking her business more seriously amidst the pandemic, to how she juggles all the different roles of being a mom, small business owner, and creative entrepreneur.

She also offers advice for entrepreneurs just starting out, as well as gives tips on navigating challenges she faced. So if you're looking for some inspiration and motivation, this episode is just what you need!

In this episode, we cover:

• How Alli went from being a teacher to a full-time entrepreneur
• Social media and marketing tips to help your business grow
• The importance of balancing your business with family life 
• How to be flexible and develop effective business systems 
• Insights on organizing your business around seasons
• Tips on sharing information with customers on an efficient basis 
• The differences of Etsy and Shopify and which platform you should consider
• What chargebacks are and how to navigate them
• Final piece of advice for new entrepreneurs who are just getting started

The Comprehensive Guide to Hand Lettering
The Comprehensive Guide to Hand Lettering is an 80-page paperback book written by Danielle and available on Amazon. The guide covers everything a beginner or experienced letterer needs to know in order to create your own signature style, including how to write each letter, string letters together into words, and how you can define your own unique style with tips and secret techniques from me! Pick up your copy now on Amazon


Resources

Connect with Alli
Website: http://www.littlelooksbylilly.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/littlelooksbylilly
TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@littlelooksbylilly
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@littlelooksbylillyLLC


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Are you a small biz owner struggling with the financial side of things? Maybe you're just getting started and need to learn more about money management. If either one of those sound like you, you'll want to tune into this week's episode! We're revisiting one of Danielle's most downloaded and popular episodes -  small business basics 101.

Danielle shares the goods on all the things entrepreneurs need to know when it comes to mastering their business finances from bookkeeping and setting prices, to how to handle inconsistent income, tackling taxes, and so much more.

So if you're ready to get your finances in order and become a savvy small business owner, this episode is for you!

In this episode, we cover:

• The fundamentals of bookkeeping and how to create a system for your biz
• Why you need to learn about taxes and what to expect when you're paying them
• Strategies for managing your income and making sure you're saving enough money
• Pricing your products or services in order to ensure profitability
• What to do when you have inconsistent income during a "slow" season
• Tips on paying yourself as a small business owner
• How to divide income between personal and business expenses
• Practical advice on how to plan for a maternity leave and other financial needs

The Comprehensive Guide to Hand Lettering
The Comprehensive Guide to Hand Lettering is an 80-page paperback book written by Danielle and available on Amazon. The guide covers everything a beginner or experienced letterer needs to know in order to create your own signature style, including how to write each letter, string letters together into words, and how you can define your own unique style with tips and secret techniques from me! Pick up your copy now on Amazon!

Resources

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Have you ever considered investing in some kind of educational resource for your small business to help you grow? Whether it be an online course, a webinar, or even one-on-one coaching – understanding the pros and cons of it all is essential to making sure your investment pays off.

In this episode, Danielle shares her experience as a small business owner who has both purchased online courses to help her business, as well as created and sells educational resources online to help support other small biz owners.

She talks about the importance of knowing and trusting the person you’re investing in, having a goal in mind for what you want to accomplish, and finding the balance between spending time building your business and spending money on it.

So if you're considering investing in educational resources for your business, this episode is for you!

In this episode, we cover:

• The growth of the course industry through social media 
• Skepticism around online courses and who offers them 
• How taking courses can help you grow your business in different directions 
• The first course Danielle took that helped her learn how to pitch brands and negotiate deals
• Why you should first understand what your business needs before taking a course
• Another course she took that taught her everything she needed to know about starting a podcast
• Investing in a course vs trying to figure out things on your own
• Key points you should consider before purchasing a course  
• How this most recent course about art licensing has been a goal of Danielle to complete
• Final piece of advice for those considering investing in education for their business

The Comprehensive Guide to Hand Lettering
The Comprehensive Guide to Hand Lettering is an 80-page paperback book written by Danielle and available on Amazon. The guide covers everything a beginner or experienced letterer needs to know in order to create your own signature style, including how to write each letter, string letters together into words, and how you can define your own unique style with tips and secret techniques from me! Pick up your copy now on Amazon.


Resources

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Are you a college student feeling unsure of what path is right for you? Or perhaps you've taken a major, but deep down inside you know that it may not be the route you'd like to follow.

The thing is, you don't have to feel stuck or limited in the choices you make. There are so many options available nowadays, especially in the world of small business, and there are plenty of opportunities to make a good life for yourself in this space.

In today's episode, Danielle speaks at her alma mater, Providence College, and shares her experience with entrepreneurship. She explains the key takeaways she wants to leave the students with and offers advice on how to approach your college experience and future career.

So if you're feeling stuck or need some inspiration, tune in now to hear Danielle's story and advice!

In this episode, we cover:

• The 5 different areas of Danielle’s business
• Her college journey and how it led her to pursue entrepreneurship
• Why you should explore your options in the world of small business
• The importance of not pigeonholing yourself to one career path
• How Danielle's background in accounting has helped her business
• What kind of passive income streams you can do part-time while going to school or having a job 
• The various things Danielle has been able to achieve since pivoting her career
• Why taking risks or change can be scary yet ultimately rewarding and life changing
• Final piece of advice for those interested in starting a small business

The Comprehensive Guide to Hand Lettering
The Comprehensive Guide to Hand Lettering is an 80-page paperback book written by Danielle and available on Amazon. The guide covers everything a beginner or experienced letterer needs to know in order to create your own signature style, including how to write each letter, string letters together into words, and how you can define your own unique style with tips and secret techniques from me! Pick up your copy on Amazon now!


Resources

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Are you interested in becoming an assistant that helps support small businesses? Or maybe you're a small business owner that needs help managing some of the day-to-day tasks and wondering how you can find the help you need?

In this episode, Danielle is joined by Jordan, her in-person assistant, to share about her role in Danielle's business and the topic of assistantship. Danielle breaks down her process of hiring an assistant, how she finds the perfect match for her business, and why it's okay that you don't have to do everything on your own. They also discuss the importance of why having a small business friend can be so beneficial.

So if you're looking for tips on how you can work with small biz owners as an assistant, or just want to know more about Danielle and Jordan’s journey with assistantship, tune in to hear more!

In this episode, we cover:

• Why Danielle decided to start hiring and working with assistants
• The different roles of the people on Danielle’s team
• Benefits of hiring an assistant and how it can help your business grow
• Tips for finding the right assistant for your small business
• How Jordan got started as an assistant and her experience working in-person for Danielle
• What kinds of tasks Jordan does to help support Danielle and other small business owners
• A behind the scenes look of what organized chaos looks like  when it comes to working as a team
• Why Jordan loves being an in-person or virtual assistant and what she finds most rewarding about her work
• The importance of having a small business friend and why it can be so beneficial

Resources
Connect with Jordan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorysdesignsllc

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Have you ever felt a spark of inspiration to launch your own business, but weren't certain how to get started? Or perhaps you're wondering how you can pivot or transition your services in an industry you love, and don't know how?

In this episode, Danielle sits down with Julia of Julia Kay Design to talk about her business journey. Julia specializes in wedding invitations and calligraphy services, and she shares with you her process for finding the right services to offer, how she got started, and why it's important to never stop creating.

She also chats about the challenges of social media, being persistent, and setting goals for the future. So tune in now to gain valuable insights into the wedding industry and follow your creative dreams!

In this episode, we cover:

• Learn about Julia and how she got started in the wedding industry
• What made Julia decide to start printing and selling invitations
• Why teaching yourself a new skill can be intimidating and overwhelming, but also super rewarding
• Using free and available resources to help you achieve your business goals and dreams
• Pros and cons of social media and how it's used to grow your online business
• The importance of continuing to create genuine content even when you don't think it'll be successful
• How referrals and word of mouth marketing is key in helping you grow your business
• Future business growth plans and the importance of taking it one step at a time

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Resources
Connect with Julia
Website: https://juliakaydesign.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliakaydesign/
Podcast: Julia’s Creative Business Guidebook


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Are you a business owner wondering what other avenues are available for you to make money? Or maybe you're wanting to start a business but don't know what to offer or where to begin?

The great news is that while there's a lot to consider when starting a business, there's no shortage of opportunities available! In this episode, Danielle shares with you a great option to consider: print on demand businesses.

Danielle dives into what exactly print on demand is, why it could be an excellent option for your business, plus tips and tricks on how you can get started.

So whether you're looking for additional income streams or wanting to test out a new business idea, this episode is for you!

In this episode, we cover:

• Danielle's top 8 ideas for starting a business in the print on demand niche
• How you can use print on demand to reach your passive income goals with minimal effort
• Why Printful is an amazing resource for small businesses to take advantage of
• Other comparable options offering more niche specific products
• The cost/time trade off of using print on demand over sourcing products yourself 
• Biggest piece of advice for those who are ready to grow and scale their small businesses

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Have you been thinking about getting into hand lettering but have no idea where to start? Or maybe you've already begun your journey as a letterer but would like to sharpen your skills? If so, this episode is for you!

Danielle is sharing her entire journey in self-publishing her new book, "A Beginner's Comprehensive Guide to Hand Lettering". She'll walk you through an overview of the book and explain why it's a must-have for anyone looking to discover their own unique hand lettering style. 

Want to get your hands on the book now? Check out the book here for more info!

In this episode, we cover:

• What's in the new Beginner's Comprehensive Guide to Hand Lettering  
• How Danielle wrote and compiled it during maternity leave and after 
• Why the book complements the original workbook
• How you can develop your own signature hand lettering style
• What sets this book apart from other hand lettering guides 
• Extreme gratitude for the supporters and listeners over the past few years 
• Final piece of advice for those who want to take that leap and go after your dreams

Grab the book here: **Beginner's Comprehensive Guide To Hand Lettering: To Intricately & Intentionally Develop Your Signature Hand Lettering Style**

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