Grow Theory: Recent Episodes
Tina Smith
Photographer and Personal Branding Specialist, Tina Smith discusses brand building strategies to help entrepreneurs build successful online businesses. No matter how "saturated" the market may be, you can stand out and thrive!
In a world where success and happiness are major goals for many, one thing remains constant: Accountability. Whether you're striving for greatness in business or seeking personal growth, being accountable is the game-changer you can't outsource.
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sales/business course ✨- https://tinajsmith.thinkific.com/courses/soul-centered-sales-playshop
for business inquiries, please email me: tina@tinajsmith.co
Self-esteem fluctuates. Sometimes, your sense of self-worth is up and other days, the bar is in hell…. In this video, I'm breaking down what self-esteem is and giving you actionable steps you can take TODAY to start cultivating high self-esteem and self-worth in your life.
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Want to watch this episode? View it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ0qSiW7pKs
Are you tired of relying on mere luck and surface-level affirmations to improve your life? In this video, I'm diving into the realm of luck and breakdown a formula for creating a luckier life! Move beyond the clichéd "lucky girl syndrome" and embrace a powerful, life-changing approach. 🌟
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for business inquiries, please email me: tina@tinajsmith.co
Author, life coach, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur - Tess Speaks joins us to breakdown all things mental health and the importance of defining your own success. Follow her journey and learn more about all the amazing things she has coming up!
www.tesspeaks.com
Aarti Achar is a Happiness Coach and she helps empaths and highly sensitive individuals/soulpreneurs learn how to master their sensitivity, deal with emotional overwhelm, develop self-love and turn down the volume of other people’s opinions, expectations and judgments. So they can spend less of their life as a ‘Suffering Sponge’ and more of it as a Happy, Healthy Empath that is actually using their talents to make this world a better place… without losing themselves in the mix.
Connect with Aarti and get #TeamHappy:
- Her email (aarti@teawithaarti.com)
- Her FB: https://www.facebook.com/tea.with.aarti/
- Her IG: https://instagram.com/tea.with.aarti
- Book an Introductory Happiness Call: https://calendly.com/tea-with-aarti/happiness-call-2
This episode covers how to attract your dream client, get clarity on how you can best serve them and close the sale! It also dives deep into the customer journey and how your marketing and prospecting funnel can be improved to give the best customer experience.
These seven lessons cover both business and life sessions. Hope you get some helpful takeaways!
There are many tactics to make sales in your business, but understanding which is best for you in the long run is crucial to growing a healthy, sustainable business.
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In today's episode, we are going to breakdown the definition of the word, "Intention" and how it is the key to unlock so many blessings in your life!
In today's podcast, I sit down with Jordiana Chevalier who is a certified Spiritual Life Coach. We cover topics like finding your calling by following the bread crumbs, finding the courage to set healthy bouderies and how to become the main character of your life!
Jordii is a Certified Spiritual Life Coach focusing on life transitions. Her passion is helping those who are going through life-changing events, such as divorce, career changes, grief and those in the LGBTQ+ community. Her mission is to walk her clients through the process of rediscovering themselves and helping them to show up authentically. She does this by empowering you to speak your truth, helping you overcome blocks, fears and limiting beliefs, as well as walking the journey with you as you discover who you are.
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- Book a Free Call w/ Jordiana
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast episode is for educational and entertainment purposes. Please consult with a CPA for your specific financial needs.
Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/intrinsicaccounting/
https://www.facebook.com/intrinsicaccounting
https://twitter.com/IntrinsicCPA
https://www.intrinsicaccounting.com/
Helpful Resource:
https://mailchi.mp/b47b7b920b0a/the-pay-yourself-srs-framework
Business Bio:
Intrinsic Accounting, LLC is a virtual accounting firm that offers bookkeeping, accounting, and financial coaching services to Coaches and Creative Entrepreneurs. Intrinsic Accounting, LLC is owned and operated by a father-daughter duo. Our goal is to help our clients create and maintain a profitable and scalable business they financially understand without the headache!
About Brittani Shantel Jackson:
Brittani Shantel Jackson is a 29-year-old Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Detroit, Michigan, her hometown. Her love for accounting started at a young age when she helped her father and now business partner, Lionel Jackson, with the bookkeeping for her grandfather’s landscaping and snow removal business.
Brittani obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Master of Science in Accounting at Michigan State University and Wayne State University, respectively. Throughout her college career, Brittani interned with a Big 4 Accounting Firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (PwC), and began her full time career post graduation. She provided auditing and attestation services for private firms throughout the Midwest within multiple facets of industries, such as automotive, technology, and dental. During this time, Brittani obtained her CPA license in the State of Michigan.
Before starting her journey towards her Ph.D. in Accounting, Brittani was an accounting teaching assistant at Michigan State University and Wayne State University. Additionally, Brittani was a Visiting Instructor at the University of Toledo, teaching Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Auditing on the Undergraduate and Graduate levels.
What separates Brittani from the traditional CPA is her creative background. Since 2009, Brittani has been a photographer focused on Beauty & Fashion. Her experience with the creative industry allows her to understand the financial struggles and needs of creative entrepreneurs. She seeks to help other creatives maintain and scale their business through proper bookkeeping and accounting.
Pinterest content lasts for YEARS... Shelley Young is a Pinterest expert and is here to educate us on how we can work smarter and not harder! She has made it her mission to help entrepreneurs to get out of the social media rat race and create content that truly serve their dream client.
Check out these resources...
- FREE Pinterest "Pin Magic" Freebie
- Magic Pin Generator
- Follow Shelley!
Anya Bazell of is BACK! She is a fashion blogger and doctor living in NYC. In today's episode we are chatting all things:
- Life in THE city
- Manifesting your dreams through faith and action
- Consistency is KING.
- How not to worry so much about trends but instead focus on building genuine relationships!
- And much more!
This episode is packed with inspiration and actionable steps! Trust me, you'll walk away with some helpful tips and feel inspired!
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You can listen to her first episode here!
Want to learn how to take better photos with your camera? Check out my iPhone Mini Course
- Need help building your personal brand? Sign up for a One-on-One Brand Coaching: https://calendly.com/tinasmiff/60min
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinasmiff/
- Website: www.tinajsmith.co
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinasmiff/
Website: www.tinajsmith.co
Sign up for a One-on-One Brand Coaching Session here: https://calendly.com/tinasmiff/60min
It's easy to get super excited to book your first branding shoot and get a new logo and fancy website and start that cute social media page, but if you’re not ready for all the things - it can hurt you in the long run and cause MORE work. Which no one wants! Today's episode will cover Four Things You Should Consider Before Worrying About Your Brand Aesthetics.
Need extra help? Sign up for a One-onOne Brand Coaching Session here: https://calendly.com/tinasmiff/60min
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinasmiff/
Website: www.tinajsmith.co
Do you ever find yourself on a roll when it comes to content creation, only to soon after find yourself in a rut and all out of ideas? In today's episode I am covering five tips that will help you stay consistent and never run out of ideas when it comes to creating content for your personal brand and business.
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinasmiff/
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I need to get something off my chest! In today's episode, I am sharing something the grinds my gears when it comes to content creation. I am breaking down:
- What the title of this episode even means.
- How you are a leader no matter what stage of life you're in.
- How you can create more amazing content WITHOUT having to ask your followers
Hope this episode resonates with you!
In this episode, I am breaking down why adding value in your content is so important and how you can do it! This episode will cover things like:
- How to come up with content pillars.
- How storytelling can be THE thing that will help you stand out.
- I share how my value-based content has helped me grow my brand online!
People love to hear a good story and feel connected to a bigger purpose.
In today's episode, web designer Sarah Stoenner covers loads of actionable steps to help you take your website from DIY to designer! She has also provided us with full access to her free training and workbook to help you prep for your website design!
DIY to Designer Free Training + Workbook: https://www.sarahroseinc.co/launch-your-website-workbook
About Sarah:
Sarah is the owner of Sarah Rose Inc, a brand + website design firm exclusively for interior designers, home builders, and architects. We specialize in custom websites and brands done in 3 weeks flat.
Follow Her:
- Instagram: @sarahroseinc
- Facebook: @sarahroseinc
- Website: www.sarahroseinc.co
Jasmine R. Smith is a photographer, grade school teacher, wife, and mother. She wears so many hats but does so with grace. In today's episode she will breakdown:
- Why she wouldn't be able to do it all without a support system.
- What her WHY is and why it is the driving force in all that she does.
Jasmine will also share what her grow theory is for both business and life!
Website:
https://www.jasminesmithphotography.com
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jasminersmithphotography/
Get Organized Calendar Resource: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uauDw2FqPLNpNiO6lm3mXWE85CYlf1RW/view?usp=sharing
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Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/intrinsicaccounting/
https://www.facebook.com/intrinsicaccounting
https://twitter.com/IntrinsicCPA
https://www.intrinsicaccounting.com/
Helpful Resource:
https://mailchi.mp/b47b7b920b0a/the-pay-yourself-srs-framework
Business Bio:
Intrinsic Accounting, LLC is a virtual accounting firm that offers bookkeeping, accounting, and financial coaching services to Coaches and Creative Entrepreneurs. Intrinsic Accounting, LLC is owned and operated by a father-daughter duo. Our goal is to help our clients create and maintain a profitable and scalable business they financially understand without the headache!
About Brittani Shantel Jackson:
Brittani Shantel Jackson is a 29-year-old Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Detroit, Michigan, her hometown. Her love for accounting started at a young age when she helped her father and now business partner, Lionel Jackson, with the bookkeeping for her grandfather’s landscaping and snow removal business.
Brittani obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Master of Science in Accounting at Michigan State University and Wayne State University, respectively. Throughout her college career, Brittani interned with a Big 4 Accounting Firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (PwC), and began her full time career post graduation. She provided auditing and attestation services for private firms throughout the Midwest within multiple facets of industries, such as automotive, technology, and dental. During this time, Brittani obtained her CPA license in the State of Michigan.
Before starting her journey towards her Ph.D. in Accounting, Brittani was an accounting teaching assistant at Michigan State University and Wayne State University. Additionally, Brittani was a Visiting Instructor at the University of Toledo, teaching Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Auditing on the Undergraduate and Graduate levels.
What separates Brittani from the traditional CPA is her creative background. Since 2009, Brittani has been a photographer focused on Beauty & Fashion. Her experience with the creative industry allows her to understand the financial struggles and needs of creative entrepreneurs. She seeks to help other creatives maintain and scale their business through proper bookkeeping and accounting.
Having an email list is one of the most powerful marketing strategies today! Your list can drive major profits for your business and allows you to connect and add value to your audience on a more intimate level, right in their inbox.
Did you know that the average Instagram post lasts for about 48-hours? That's nothing. If you want to ensure that the helpful content you've spent so much time working on reaching the right people, having an email list is your solution!
The best part? YOU DON'T NEED A HUGE FOLLOWING FOR YOUR LIST TO THRIVE.
In this episode, I am breaking down how you can start a start an email list and ways you can grow it!
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tinasmiff/
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WHAT IS EMAIL MARKETING?: https://youtu.be/WQjRXFlTtIQ
Do you rely on Instagram to build up your brand? Do you have back ups for reaching your audience with value? This episode will dive into how you must diversify your marketing efforts online.
Here is something to consider: Social media is rented land. You do not own that space!
If the social media gods decide to flag your page or delete it all together, causing you to loose EVERYTHING - do you have a plan?
In this episode I am sharing a horror story and offering up some ideas to get you thinking of ways to protect yourself from this happening to you.
I am breaking down two major components to gaining loyal followers who will turn into loyal customers. We're touching on how quality is greater than quantity when building your brand online!
And if you're someone who feels like you're kinda boring or more of an introvert - just know you can still implement these tips into your space in an authentic way.
Do you find yourself scrolling more than creating?
Is your anxiety high and productivity low?
It's okay, we've all been there!
In this episode, I will be talking about why self development is key in growing your personal brand online. When you work on yourself, you're able to create and serve others from a wholesome place.
When you decide to niche down and truly commit to something - you're able to fast track your brand!
In this episode, I am breaking down 5 benefits to niching down. I am also sharing my story as a photographer who went from offering it all and was struggling to committing and being able to attract top paying clients!
If you'd like to chat to see how you can get clear on your brand, feel free to reach out!
https://www.tinajsmith.co/coaching
Ahh, Instagram has a brand new feature... Is it worth using? In this episode I'll be sharing my own experience experimenting with the new video feature and why I think it's a great way to grow your brand online and gain more exposure!
I am breaking down:
- How you IG reels don't have to make your feed ugly.
- How you can come up with ideas for a video.
- The new Instagram algorithm changes.
The apps mentioned in this episode:
- Mojo
- Canva
Thanks for tuning in! Be sure to subscribe and leave a review!
I've got a treat for you! In today's episode, I sit down with Anya Bazzell of @Surgeryandthecity to discuss how she managed to create a successful blog, while juggling all things medical school. Anya is the queen of staying consistent online and building a loyal following of true fans. As a micro-blogger, she has managed to secure major brand deals that have brought major revenue into her life.
In this episode we're covering topics like:
- How to find your special niche.
- How to stay consistent.
- How to set healthy boundaries when creating online content.
- The power of bringing your audience into your story.
- Anya will sharing what her proven “grow theory” is.
- And more!
Anya's Medical School Testimony:
- Video: https://youtu.be/pTT2qPQZNc8
- Blog: https://www.surgeryandthecity.com/2020/05/15/almostdidntmd/
Anya's Instagram:
- https://www.instagram.com/surgeryandthecity/
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In this episode, I am breaking down THREE tactics that I use whenever I'm feeling stuck. Whether it's in your personal life or business, this podcast will help you get out of your head and back to being your best self!
Here is my Unstuck Journal worksheet to help you get in the right mind-space.
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This episode will give you an insight into what this podcast is all about, what inspired the making of it, and introduce you to your host, Tina Smith.