The Render Podcast

Alrighty, we've been holding this in for quite some time! That's right, we are revealing the secret we've hinted at the last week or so and to be honest, we've been holding this secret in since FEBRUARY! I know, we could hardly wait either!

Listen in and hear what it is then head over to the blog to check out our WHY!

2020 has been a year! Right? Are you here with me right now feeling the overwhelm from all that 2020 has brought on? Are you seeing all the memes on social media about 2020? Well, you know what? It’s not 2020’s fault. It’s not your fault. We’ve been dealt a hand that seems unfair, however, we’re here and we have to choose the next best decision. 

Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:

[6:05] When we get to January 1st, that doesn't mean this year of the unknown is magically over

[14:05] We’re either growing or dying, and you get to choose which one you want to do today!

[15:15] Tactic #1 - Get serious about your budget

[24:05] Tactic #2 - Create packages

[27:43] Tactic #3 - Market intentionally

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This week on the podcast we sat down with our good friend, Tamra Andress, to talk all about optimizing our business and life, because who doesn’t want to save time and become more efficient but also intentional about how we do both business and life? Listen in, friend!

Tamra is an entrepreneurial passionista with a heart for illuminating purpose within women as their go-to biz bestie, coach & motivator. She is the host of The Fit in Faith Podcast, an author, and an international retreat coordinator. She’s a wife and mama of 2 as well as a certified ordained minister, born and raised beach babe, lifetime fitness lover, and dancer. An organic proponent with a #YOLO side sweet tooth; living life one Godwink to the next! 

Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:

[7:48] 1 - Work out of an overflow

[11:15] 2 - Use the algorithm to your advantage

[12:55] 3 - Find your flow

[22:55] 4 - Make your business work while you’re away

[26:30] 5 - Outsource

Interested in supporting our podcast that you listen to weekly for free? Check out our https://www.patreon.com/rendereducate (Patreon) page for exclusive freebies for just our listeners! 

Have you ever thought about working with your partner or perhaps already do? This week, we talked about some great ways to keep your relationship top priority and how to work together cohesively. Listen in with Jazmine Pather and Cam!

Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:

[6:50] It’s not easy, but almost everything in life worthwhile doesn't always come easy

[7:47] Knowing your partner’s personality will help you understand each other better at work and home also!

[14:35] Hire different people for different strengths and weaknesses in your business

[20:35] Sometimes we need to take a step back and extend grace in a tough season

[33:10] Before you begin working together, have a meeting together to honestly bring your whole self to the table and talk about the strengths and weaknesses you both get to the business

[35:50] Have a weekly meeting with your partner

Do you struggle to understand networking or maybe have had a bad experience? I brought on Nate Nelson to talk to us all about networking! 

Nate is an expert in the world of DJ’s and is a national speaker for event businesses. He recently talked about Networking at a national level and he has some great tips and tricks to share with us. 

I remember my first networking event and was so nervous to walk into a room full of people I didn't know. What helped me overcome this was the knowledge that there likely were some other people who were in the same boat as me and it turned out that everyone was so kind and wanted to get to know ME! Listen in on some of Nate’s best tips for how to have a successful networking event that produces real relationships and not just a stack of business cards.

Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:

[4:20] You can network anywhere, it does not have to be at an event!

[7:30] Definition of Networking

[8:30] Tip #1 - Make a GREAT first impression

[12:10] Tip #2 - Ditch your friends

[12:47] Tip #3 - Practice, practice, practice

[13:43] Tip #4 - Listen to the other person

[16:34] Tip #5 - Get involved

[17:47] Tip #6 - Give back

[21:36] Tip #7 - Be a friend

[22:47] Tip #8 - Simply smile

[24:32] Tip #9 - Smoke out the haters

[25:58] Tip #10 - Be the hub

Where can you find Nate?

djnatenelson.com

instagram.com/djnatenelson

Facebook.com/djnatedfw

We mentioned The Rental Biz academy and you can find that here: rendereducate.co/rba

Tara Titsworth is the owner and founder of Tara Shea The VA, LLC. Tara provides administrative services for successful business owners. She is also the creator of Foundations, an action based course where Tara teaches other women how to start their own successful Virtual Assistant business. Tara is passionate about teaching other women that it is possible to have a healthy work and life balance, and you don’t have to choose one over the other. 

Tara lives in the Kansas City area with her Husband and two sons. When she is not working in her business, you can find her at one of her boys’ sporting events, reading a good book, baking or shopping. 

If you feel like you ever have so many emails but feel overwhelmed going through them or you need some efficiency, listen in on this episode with Tara!

Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:

[4:00] When feeling overwhelmed, write out a list of everything you do in your business

[9:30] Efficiency and Automation are Queen

[14:35] Intentionally communicating with your clients instead of just mass emailing

[15:45] Timeblock just like you would budgeting

[18:30] Your schedule can still be flexible even with time blocking your day

[30:59] How to go about hiring a VA 

Where can you find Tara?

instagram.com/tarasheatheva

facebook.com/tarasheatheva

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-titsworth-b2343990/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-titsworth-b2343990/)

tarasheatheva.com

Next week we will drop an episode about the 10 tips to networking intentionally with Nate Nelson!

Erasable pens we talked about in the episode: shorturl.at/juBES

Rachel Hollis Planner we talked about: shorturl.at/oxNVY

I’m SO excited to introduce our honorary member of the BER team, Sarah Erickson with Sarah Ann Design Co. Sarah has been working to help build our brand for years now. We love to refer to her as a “brand guru” and she has some incredible golden nuggets of branding and marketing tips to share with you, including the value of having an established brand, your ideal clientele, and so much more.

Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:

[5:18] “The Four P’s of Marketing”

[7:20] Without marketing, you can’t have branding (and vise versa)

[10:40] Nurturing your creativity 

[16:31] Three values of authenticity

Instagram:

@sarahann_design

Today, we had a conversation with Reggie, who’s a vital part of our team and has been on the Beautiful Event Rentals Team since 2018. Reggie talked about his favorite, and least favorite deliveries but also shared some helpful tips for loading and unloading a truck and how to wow your clients best! 

Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:

[2:35] Reggie tells about his favorite event

[3:57] Reggie tells about his least favorite event

[8:13] Specific logistics are essential for a smooth delivery

[10:56] Weekly Meetings are a time to gather to give all the info for the events to come up that week

[17:30] Steps to loading up your trucks

[22:45] Retrieval strategies

[24:35] Damages process

To learn more about the team at Render, check us out here: therender.co

Have you struggled to put yourself out there to make friends and be a part of a community? Are you looking to make platonic and professional connections with other women, but aren’t sure how to being? In this episode, we’re talking with Girl Gang founder Amanda Smith on ways to jump in to foster community, build connections, and coping with broken ones.  As an Enneagram 7, Amanda is totally the life of the party - I can’t want for you to meet her! 

Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:

[7:24] Social distancing and networking

[11:45] Why are you starting this “community?”

[18:26] Making the initiative to build community

[20:09] Open yourself up to conversation with strangers 

[27:56] Sustainable friendships

Connect with Amanda:

instagram.com/amandasindallas | amandacsmith.co

dallasgirlgang.com | facebook.com/groups/dallasgirlgang | instagram.com/dallasgirlgang | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUOAG9VXta2j5KPg-LQUmBw?view_as=subscriber (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUOAG9VXta2j5KPg-LQUmBw?view_as=subscriber )

Numbers, numbers, numbers. We all get into this creative industry because of the numbers, right? Heck no! We love the pretty, we love the events, we love what goes into creating a stunning event. Numbers are not at the forefront of our minds all the time, BUT it should be. I sat down with Diana and we got into the nitty-gritty of the numbers side of the business and we know you’re going to LOVE this episode!! 

Diana Gleason is a full charge bookkeeper and Advanced Certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor.  She is passionate about helping small business owners understand the numbers side of their business!  Diana is a wife and mama to twin five-year-old boys and in her former life was a professional dancer!  

We get that the numbers side of your business is sometimes scary! (Especially if you’re not a numbers person, to begin with!) We dive straight into the numbers and how you can have a healthy relationship with your bookkeeper.

Here is a sneak peek of what this episode consists of:

[12:30] Picking a bank that supports your business specifically

[18:25] Your team goes beyond your employees and contractors

[22:20] LLC vs. S-Corp and Accrual vs. Cash 

[37:13] Keep your reporting top of mind

[41:02] Cash is Queen/King

You can find out more from Diana and her team here:

www.cubepros.com 

www.facebook.com/cubepros

www.instagram.com/cubepros 

www.instagram.com/Dianagleason

www.instagram.com/the_mommys_mind

Next week we will drop an episode about hiring a VA (aka virtual assistant)!