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  • Best Practices for Styled Shoots with Randi Lauren
    Today’s show is all about styled shoots, publications, and how to get the most out of your photoshoots! We have a very special guest today, Randi Lauren, the Production Executive of Brides of North Texas and Content Creator of her own personal blog, @itsrandilauren!
    Randi is an expert when it comes to styled shoots, and she gives some of her best tips.
    Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:
    [2:50] The importance of styled shoots
    [4:08] How to get the most out of your photoshoot
    [6:30] Look at your saves!
    [12:10] How to put together your own styled shoot
    [19:44] The 4 pillars of content creating 
    Follow Randi on Instagram at @https://www.instagram.com/itsrandilauren/ (itsrandilauren) and her blog http://www.randilauren.com (www.randilauren.com)!
    28 min
  • Navigating Hard Employee Conversations with Ashley Sousa
    Do you have trouble having hard conversations with your employees? We all do! Our guest today, Ashley Sousa, has worked in leadership for 12+ years and knows how to handle hard conversations with compassion.  Her goal is to make leadership inspiring and enjoyable, which is why she was the perfect guest for today’s episode! 
    Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:
    [7:00] Set clear expectations
    [12:00] Identify the “pool”
    [14:05] Having heartfelt and honest conversations
    [23:10] Follow your disciplinary process
    Check out Ashley’s 4 Tips: https://ashleysousa.ck.page/eca93ae30d (Accountability Made Easy Freebie)
    Follow Ashley on https://www.instagram.com/ashley_n_sousa/ (Instagram) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-sousa-78a40299 (Linked In)!
    Next week we will drop an episode about Outsourcing + Subleasing Rental Items!
    32 min
  • Crafting an Intentional Client Experience
    Intentionality is so important when it comes to enhancing your client experience.  In today’s show, Kaley & Brooke are talking all about how they care for their clients before, during, and after the sales process to make a great client experience!
    Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:
    [2:04] How our client experience came to light
    [4:55] 80/20 rule
    [16:28] Being intentional during the sales process
    [24:50] Post event follow-up
    [35:06] Connecting with your clients and community
    https://rendereducate.co/goodshuffle (Get a FREE 30-Day trial of Goodshuffle Pro)!
    40 min
  • Advice Column for Rental Pros
    This week Cam is reading your submissions and giving her best advice! She shares how to price inventory, hire employees, and even gives her advice on pivotal ways to grow your business.
    Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:
    [2:05] Q - Pricing
    [9:44] Q - Hiring Employees
    [16:26] Q - Selling your Rental Biz and getting a fair price
    [24:50] Q - Keeping rentals in top shape! 
    [26:50] Q - Pivotal points that resulted in growth
    [29:23] Q - When to talk budget
    https://therender.co/41/ (Episode 41 - Rental Fees you Should be Charging)
    https://rendereducate.co/how-to-hire-quality-team-members-our-interview-process/ (Episode 55 - How to Hire Quality Team Members)
    Send in your questions to [email protected] for our next advice column!
    34 min
  • Buying Wholesale for Your Rental Company
    Are you ready to start buying wholesale for your rental company, but don’t know where to start? 
    In today’s show, Cam explains the perks of buying wholesale and the terminology you’ll need to know before shopping! 
    Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:
    [1:40] The difference between wholesale and retail
    [6:46] Things you’ll need to go to a wholesaler
    [10:40] Order minimums
    [13:30] There’s a difference between seeing it online vs. in-person
    [16:48] Wholesale terms
    Checkout our https://therender.co/buying-rental-pieces-second-hand/ (Buying Rental Pieces Second-Hand) episode!
    Get our https://therender.co/inventory-sourcing-guide/ (Inventory Sourcing Guide)!
    Get 50% off your first month of Flodesk https://rendereducate.co/flodesk (here).
    Next week we will drop an ADVICE episode! Send your questions in to [email protected]!
    24 min
  • 6 Ways to Ease Anxiety & Stress
    Reminder: Your mental health matters! We know how tough life can be and how easy it is to get anxious or stressed. Whether you are a business owner, or someone who battles with anxiety, today’s episode is to help you get through it!
    In today’s show, Cam shares 6 tips on how to ease anxiety and stress. 
    Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:
    [3:45] It’s okay to feel all the feelings.
    [9:30] Separate the things that stress you out
    [12:10] Spotify Mood Changer Challenge
    [15:40] Turn off all your work notifications on your phone
    [18:30] Counseling and Therapy 
    [21:25] The benefits of journaling
    [23:36] Self-care club!
    Try out https://rendereducate.co/flodesk (Flodesk)!
    Listen back to https://rendereducate.co/heres-your-sign-to-take-a-vacation/ (Episode 62) on how to Unplug while on vacation!
    30 min
  • How to Craft a High Converting Website with Amanda Shuman
    We all know how important having a website is, but have you ever thought about whether or not your website is high-converting? 
    Today’s show will be all about HOW to craft a high-converting website and get more eyes on your business. 
    Our guest today is Amanda, an award-winning designer and founder of Carrylove Designs. Carrylove Designs is a Digital Marketing Agency specializing in helping service-based businesses reach six figures and beyond through intentional branding. She is passionate about design and believes pairing a beautiful brand aesthetic with an intentional website strategy is the cornerstone for success and booking clients effortlessly.
    Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:
    [4:05] Branding is so much more than a pretty logo
    [6:20] Why are websites so important?
    [10:20] Creating a high-converting website 
    [14:50] Using keywords
    [20:28] Using ShowIt and WordPress
    [30:30] Checking to see if your high converting website is working!
    Find Amanda at: https://carrylovedesigns.com/ (carrylovedesigns.com) or on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/carrylovedesigns/ (@carrylovedesigns)
    Get a free https://moz.com/ (Moz account)!
    Check out one of our other episodes all on https://therender.co/email-marketing-strategies/ (email marketing)!
    Next week we will drop a special episode for Father’s Day!
    37 min
  • Here’s Your Sign to Take a Vacation!
    Do you struggle with taking time off and truly unplugging while on vacation?  We get it!  It can be so hard to take time off, especially for busy entrepreneurs, but it is so needed!
    In today’s episode, Cam is giving all of her tips for unplugging before, during, and after vacation.  
    Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:
    [6:12] Solopreneurs - even YOU should take a vacation!
    [12:14] Prepping before you leave on vacation
    [18:13] Unplugging while on vacation
    [22:21] Getting yourself back into work after vacation 
    [2:36] Specific takeaway or topic
    Try out https://rendereducate.co/flodesk (Flodesk)!
    Next week we will drop an episode on crafting a high conversion website!
    28 min
  • Young Entrepreneurship
    Are you just starting your business? At any age there can be so many questions, but especially for young entrepreneurs.  
    Today’s show is all about Cam’s tips for young entrepreneurs and what she wishes she had known when she first started! 
    Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:
    [1:20] Cam’s story as a young entrepreneur
    [5:10] It’s okay to go slow
    [12:45] Being prepped for when it gets busy
    [21:40] Time blocking
    [25:33] Make time for the important things in your life
    Next week we will drop an episode about unplugging on vacation. 
    34 min
  • Let's Talk Taxes with Dennis Byrd

    Let’s talk taxes. While this topic can be daunting, it is one that is so necessary to discuss when owning your own business! Today we are talking all about taxes & giving some tactical tips with Dennis Byrd. Dennis serves as president of Island Famous, Inc., a successful and growing hospitality company that includes three beachfront properties: The Spot, DoubleTree by Hilton Galveston Beach, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach. In this capacity, Mr. Byrd has built a reputation for turning underperforming properties into profitable venues.   With his experience in finance and business teaching, he has an abundance of knowledge in the tax world, which made him the perfect guest for today’s episode. Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of: [4:45] What taxes look like as a small business owner [13:35] Growing your top line and your bottom line [26:05] Tips for doing your taxes when you’re just starting out [30:22] Join us for our FREE Masterclass! [32:30] Key takeaways Find Dennis online at http://www.islandfamous.com/venues (Island Famous) and business teaching https://www.facebook.com/watch/thespotgalveston/389887128742967/ (here)! Next week we will drop an episode about Young Entrepreneurship!

    38 min

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The Render Podcast is produced by the Render team who is passionate about teaching and mentoring other small businesses in the creative industries. Cam has owned a rental company since 2012, she has…