“You either master money on some level, or money masters you.” – Tony Robbins

Welcome to Episode 70: Budgeting 101 - The Power of Broke

I have a long background in the arts (both digital and with paint) and have also worked with my fair share of non-profits, so I feel like I know a thing or two about being broke. And it’s not fun! But sometimes struggling can give you a different perspective on things and can help heighten your creativity. Bringing that feeling of really being alive.

I truly feel that there are many ways for one to be creative -- thinking outside the box, making things work with limited resources, using old things in brand new ways and so on. In fact, creativity is born out of necessity. If we don’t have it, we figure out how to make it. Not all the right ingredients in our pantry? We improvise and (hopefully) come up with something that tastes even better. And since most of us entrepreneurs have been here at one time or another, we felt this daunting topic of money, would be a great idea to side-step into. Just think of today’s episode as a little story about breaking up with debt so-to-speak.

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“Without strategy, content is just stuff, and the world has enough stuff.”

Welcome to Episode 69: Send in The Robots - How AI Makes Content Creation Easier

When it comes to making content creation, AI “robots” can make your life a heck of a whole lot easier. And save you a ton of time too!

Did you know that by 2027, the AI market is expected to reach over $267 Billion?

WOWZERS!!!!

Data is power and when it comes to content creation, it can help you be more effective in the long run with all your efforts. And to help with all that, here's what we will be untangling in this episode ...

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“Social media requires that business leaders start thinking like small-town shop owners. This means taking the long view and avoiding short-term benchmarks to gauge progress. It means allowing the personality, heart and soul of the people who run all levels of the business to show.” – Gary Vaynerchuk

Welcome to Episode 68: Is Your Content Calendar Running on Empty?

I’m assuming if you’re listening to today’s “untangling” podcast episode because you’re branding is looking ready for the runway, your voice is utter perfection, and you’re feeling like an entrepreneur superstar who is ready to take your next steps in marketing-land with social media.

Quite honestly, I’ve been hitting the pavement hard for many years finding all the right strategies and

So, even if you’ve already hit launch and already took many careful steps into the land of social, don’t worry nothing is permanent. That’s the great thing about technology nowadays! Whether you’re new to social or a social veteran, you’ll find everything you need to know about getting your business social media ready right here.

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“There are three responses to a piece of design … yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for.” – Milton Glaser

Welcome to Episode 67: 7 Important Questions to Ask Your Designer …

As a business owner, you are always being pulled in many directions. One of which being, how to spend your marketing budget. Truthfully (and we both know it), you don’t have time to take on the world by trying to learn new programs and tools on how to professionally design everything your business needs. Especially if you’re a start-up … you already have enough to worry about. Plus, it is not only about the design itself but also how your market it to the world. So, when it comes to building your brand, hiring a graphic designer needs to be a big part of the discussion.

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“Workaholics aren’t heroes. They don’t save the day, they use it up The real hero is already home … Because they figured out a faster way to get things done.”

Welcome to Episode 66: Get Your Creativity Working Smarter, Not Harder!

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“Good design is about making something intelligible and memorable. Great design is about making something memorable and meaningful.” – Ditter Rams

Welcome to Episode 65: How to Design In Canva Like a Guru!

Think of things this way … Canva is like the McDonald’s drive-thru of design. It’s cheap, efficient, easy to use, and

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“Marketing is no longer about the stuff you make, but about the stories you tell.”

Welcome to Episode 64: Why Good Design Needs To Tell A Story ...

There’s always room for a story.

Graphic design is a subjective process and there is no set-in-stone "right-way" to go about it. It is a process of understanding, having realistic expectations, patience, and excellent communication (aka. “the story”) that will go a long way towards a successful outcome. Every small business needs to work with a graphic designer from time to time to create marketing materials, and if it’s not managed well, it can be very time consuming. From personally working extensively on both sides of the fence, the story is just as important as the images shared along with it.

So, why does good design need to tell a story? And why is storytelling so dang important? To find out just that -- and more -- here's what we will be untangling in this episode ...

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“It’s the ‘emotional aftertaste’ that comes after an experience.” – Ze Frank

Welcome to Episode 63: Brand Mistakes You’re Making Without Realizing

Your business’ brand identity is the torch that lights the way. It provides messaging, a voice and direction,

A brand is not just your logo, a website, or your business cards … it’s an experience.

So, to help alleviate these issues either before they happen, if you’re just starting out, or before you get to ahead in the “game”, here's what we will be untangling in this episode ...

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“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.”

Welcome to Episode 62: Imagine a World Without Spell Check …?!

Yes, some of us still remember the life before automated spell check, where if I wanted to check my spelling, it required a dictionary by my side. And a thesaurus too! But nowadays, even verbivores can’t imagine a life without it. It’s handy and free and prevents us from making a lot of embarrassing mistakes.

If you think about it, with the amazingly wonderful ever-growing waves of technology, this was one of the earliest conveniences that technology had to offer as it’s something we always have at the tip of our fingers with ease. I personally feel it makes writing so much more pleasurable … And without our automated friend, we would have to take extra time to double check our work which would decrease our level productivity. Can you imagine the amount of time that would take?

With the variety and number of written pieces we send out into the world on a daily basis, I couldn’t even possibly imagine that time suck! Soooo …

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“The stress itself will kill you faster than the stressor will – unless you do something to complete the stress

Welcome to Episode 61: How To Escape Your Inbox …

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your inbox?

Are old emails just sitting there making you feel bad?

Are you tired of wasting time searching for what you need?

Are important emails slipping through the virtual cracks?

Are you feeling frustrated and lost, wanting control over your inbox again?

Truth bomb … This was me for a while. Backtracking to 5 years ago when I pushed VU from part-time to full-time, I felt as though I was constantly rejigging my inbox strategy looking for better ways to manage my email accounts (yes, unfortunately like most, I have multiple). I found all kinds of well-intentioned email advice and courses. However, all the advice I received just added up to a cohesive system that just didn't make sense. But I’m excited to share, that frustration is long gone, and our nerdy organizational ways have yet once again saved the day!

So, today I am going to share with you just that … our tried, tested, and true tips that helped my team and I (and our amazing clients who we’ve helped with inbox stress as well) from being buried in virtual info and getting to "inbox zero".

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