Wisdom by Design

Some of us hear the word "book" and wince at the pain of book reports in school. Honestly, it has scared a lot of people away from a world that has helped people grow for centuries. Before the internet? Books. The first true highway of knowledge, but most of us can't be bothered to pick up a book, let alone buy one. WHY IS THAT?

Kam & Jess here, on our Final Episode of Season 1, opening up about our relationship with books and how much it sucked. From being forced to take pop quizzes to cramming chapters upon chapters in college, most of us would rather suffer than open up a book again. Even someone texting us a paragraph is audacious. Books have been forgotten and swept aside and they may be one of the most valuable resources we use in our businesses today. If you are interested at all to learn about where we find most of our knowledge? Take a listen.

"As a famous Author once said..., "The End."" - Christina Brown

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Timestamps:

0:00 - GoPro Talk

0:02:45 - Mom Photogs

0:07:30 - Ep 15 Intro

0:10:10 - Kam's Book Story

0:13:40 - Influential books

0:21:27 - Jessa's Pick 1 - You Are a Badass

0:23:00 - Jessa's Pick 2 - The Calling

0:25:00 - Kam's Pick 1 - The Big Leap

0:35:19 - Kam's Pick 2 - Building a Story Brand

0:44:00 - Branding vs Innovation

0:56:00 - School Isn't Everything

1:09:00 - Youtube University

Book Links - This is not a sponsored advertisement. This is strictly for those interested in reading these books!

You are a Badass - https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Badass%C2%AE-Doubting-Greatness/dp/0762447699

The Calling - https://www.amazon.com/Calling-Fundamental-Shifts-Stay-True/dp/1250204690

The Big Leap - https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361

Building a Story Brand - https://www.amazon.com/Building-StoryBrand-Clarify-Message-Customers/dp/0718033329

Time is money... money is time... but what happens when you're too afraid to ask for that money?! From not knowing your worth to friends and family taking advantage of your talents, Pricing is always the topic of conversation in business. If you have also typed, "How much should I charge" into google, you are not alone.

This week, on Episode 14, Jess & Kam laugh their way through the painfully awkward moments in their business where money was the last thing on their minds and the first thing missing from their wallets. We have attempted, we have failed and we have gotten back up, you can do it, too! This week we touch on the importance of learning the formula of your worth (yes, we give that to you!!), what it looks like to invest in yourself and how to set boundaries with clients and friends.

Are you ready? Welcome back, Dropout!

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What is all this branding crap everyone keeps talking about? Is "branding" really a thing?

We hate to break it to you, friend... but there really is a method to the madness. Branding is everywhere. It's on the bottles we drink out of, the buildings we pass and it's even being taken seriously by Burger King. This isn't a new fad in our creator community. It's all over the place because it actually matters. in fact, it's the very piece of the puzzle most business owners who aren't design savvy are missing! We promise you aren't the only one. Join Kam and Jess on Episode 12 of Wisdom by Design as they break into what it is they actually do and how you can push your business to be even stronger.

Are you ready to start thinking outside of the "I only need a logo" box?

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TIMESTAMPS

19:51 Pwr. Designs & what they do!

21:01 What is Brand Strategy?

28:00 Why is Brand Strategy Important?

31:40 Burger King did a re-brand and it is EPIC!

35:54 BRANDING, BRANDING, BRANDING

36:00 Unruly Blooms & What they do!

38:38 What kids did in the early 2000's while their parents were away...

She is tack-sharp, covered in tattoos and enjoys dropping the f-bomb while helping businesses make a difference in their communities. This perfect combination (aka human) honored us with a conversation unlike any other.

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TIMESTAMPS

We are finally in the double digits of our brand new adventure of Wisdom by Design!! So, Kam & Jess decided it was time... to play a game. Welcome to the first ever round of Random Question Bonanza, the episode where everything is made up and the points don't matter!! (If you get that reference, you win all the metaphorical points). Prepare yourself for today's lineup featuring dog poop, ruining your toddler's life, how to sell hot chocolate in florida and Jessa's serious fear of horse-sized ducks.

Buckle Down Dropout, it's about to be an awkward ride!

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Time Stamps

15:48 - Welcome Dropouts!

17:19 - Kam’s Dog got sick

20:21- Someone’s running for congress and senate!

22:10- Who ate the last Goldfish Cracker?!

26:25- Wisdom By Design Stickers???

27:40- The Bonanza begins - Kam’s up First

31:46- Jessa’s first question! Ducks and horses everywhere!

40:45- Kam’s second at bat!

43:47- Final Question!

Could you dare say that 2020 was a year of growth? Kam & Jess think so. With the pain and uncertainty that came with COVID-19, most of us were forced to sit in discomfort. For a majority of the population, that discomfort came with some extreme self-reflection. Join us this week on Wisdom by Design as Jess & Kam discuss the parts of 2020 that meant something. With a dash of goal setting, you have yourself a podcast episode that could be found wedged between the self-help section and the viciously awkward Dystopian Fiction. Actually, That would be pretty cool... now that we think about it.

Thanks for walking the halls with us, Dropout.

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Welcome Back to another successfully awkward episode of Wisdom by Design. The podcast for the Corporate Dropout who found a new path or maybe a passion, that has taken on a life of its own. This week, on Episode 9, Jess & Kam discuss their "Struggle of the Week". If you're looking for a reminder that business owners are human? This is it. Let's cover the anxiety that surrounds 2021, setting realistic expectations, working with a chemical imbalance, discussing what the human race will potentially look like in the year 3030 and how the Fairly Odd Parents were preparing us for a little self-reflection. All of that and so much more - Thanks for tuning in.

11:15 - Jessa gives a "moving your home" tip (Uhaul plug?? LOL)

13:30 - Time to get real & Kam starts his Struggle of the week

18:20 - Setting Realistic Goals to form habits

19:50 - Kam talks about the book "The Big Leap"

20:50 - America's Obsession with Binging & Restricting Culture

22:10 - Quote Miki Collier

22:30 - Jessa tells her Parenthood struggle (The lost generation during quarantine)

25:09 - Jessa's Fear of Success

25:38 - Your Zone of Genius – Putting tasks in others hands that do not serve you!

27:25 - Business Phone or No Business phone, that is the question

29:00 - Being a morning person may not be for you

34:00 - There is a different way – Delegate!! Advise!! Pass off!!

36:00 - Delegating becomes a superpower – you have to be strong enough to give up control

36:35 - Bonnie; Photographer – how retouching and photographing are two different skill sets

40:00 - Kam getting honest

41:00 - 23 AND ME PLUG lol

43:00 - National Geographic Plug of what we will look like in 3000 AC

48:25 - Connect with us; Instagram

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What if we told you that self-reflection is a powerful tool? Being in touch with the person calling the shots (I.e. your brain) can open up doors you never knew were available to you... or close them.

Some of us are professionals at sabotaging a good thing before we even know we are doing it. This week on Episode 8 of Wisdom by Design, Jess & Kam lay out an episode that will have you taking a good, hard look in the mirror. If we have learned anything from running a small business during COVID, it's that hiding from yourself will only make it worse. If you're ready to see how your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs are running your life? Tune in. Let's take your business from auto-pilot to in control.

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Do you ever feel like your business is working against you? You put in the time, effort, and money but at the end of the day you leave exhausted and not quite sure where to go next. You're spread thinner than ever with no answer in sight.

Whether you've been in business for years or just filed for your LLC this morning, running a small business is hard. It's even harder when you don't have a plan. As business owners, we feel like we have to take on everything ourselves, not realizing that some of those projects could actually be hurting us. This week on Episode 7 of Wisdom by Design, Kam & Jess find out what they've been blindly fighting against in their businesses; themselves.

D'angelo Bragg, owner of GroundUp Consulting, LLC, invited them to take a look at their strengths from a different point of view aka the DiSC® Assessment. Companies all over the globe are using this tool to equip their employees with raised self-awareness in order to help them thrive in the work place. The best part? You don't have to be a giant corporation to have access to it. If you feel like you're walking blindly, are confused on why your ventures never work out or have room for a little self-improvement? Tune in!

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When is the “right” time to quit your day job? Is there a right time? We call it the leap because it feels like most of us are abandoning ship to chase after our dreams.

Evacuating the safety net of the “ideal job” is terrifying, but being prepared can get you one step closer to your goal. Tune in this week on Episode 6 of Wisdom by Design as Kam & Jess address their very own journey outside of Corporate America and what it looked like setting foot on new soil. If you’re wondering, “When is the right time?” and “How can I prepare?” Give this episode a listen. They did not spare any of the personal details this go around!

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