Behind the Design: Recent Episodes
Olivia Austin
A lot of what we see on the internet from entrepreneurs are the highlight reels, curated websites and the final product of years of hard work, sacrifice and strategy.
What we don’t see is what goes on behind the scenes to build a beautiful life and business - that’s what Behind the Design is here to unveil.
Grab a cup of coffee and join me for down-to-earth conversations with inspirational entrepreneurs, action-packed business trainings and behind the scenes insights on how to build the business and life of your dreams.
In this episode of 'Behind the Design,' we're breaking past barriers holding that could be holding you back from reaching six-figures as a brand and website designer. I'm drawing from my personal journey and mentorship of other designers to highlight three critical areas: positioning and marketing, pricing and offerings, and systems and processes.
The main goal of this episode is to help you decipher your ONE key area that is holding you back from reaching 6 figures, with action steps you can take today to reach your goal. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom from someone who's been in the trenches and emerged victoriously.
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Other links:
- Episode 91: What I'd Do if I were Starting my business from Scratch
- Episode 88: Building & Pricing Your Design Services
- Episode 77: how I went from charging $5k to $15k in 2 years
- Episode 65: The unfolding of my business(es) over the yearsEpisode 64: How I 2.5x'd my revenue in one year
While I don't believe in quick fixes when it comes to business, I do believe there are key things that make or break a business. Most of the time, these things are overlooked because they seem small and don't feel like "revenue-generating" tasks, but not all of those tasks are about sales and marketing.
When you break down your financial goals and what you need to do to increase profitability and the overall health of your business, it often comes down to one thing: your process.
For me, this was absolutely true. When I look back over the last 5 years and how I've grown Current to a multi-six figure business that has allowed me to work with amazing clients and start other business ventures, it's because of my design process.
A streamlined and strategic design process allows you to stay in your genius zone and produce better results for your clients which increases client retention and revenue... it allows you to show up as the expert and position you more professionally, which sets expectations and boundaries upfront and doesn't cause issues later in the project, which overall allows you to be more profitable in your business.
In today's episode we're talking about the importance of a streamlined + strategic design process, how it directly correlates to hitting your revenue goals + the next steps you need to take in order to create a design process that works for you.
FREE GUIDE: 3 Elements Most Designers are Missing in their Brand + Web Process
In this episode of the Behind the Design podcast, your host Olivia Austin, brand designer, strategist, and business mentor, dives into the five things she's doing differently during her second maternity leave and the mistakes she made the first time around. Olivia shares valuable insights on planning for maternity leave as a business owner, including the importance of having a clear calendar, setting up a strong automated lead generation process, and creating a plan for passive income. She also emphasizes the importance of having zero expectations and simplifying everything in your business to prioritize time with family. Whether you're anticipating your own maternity leave, planning to have kids in the future, or simply curious about balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with practical tips and heartfelt advice.
Don't miss out on Olivia's upcoming course, Design Freedom, which focuses on building a thriving brand and website design studio around your dream life. For more details and to join the waitlist, visit byoliviaaustin.com/courses.
Tune in to get inspired and equipped with the tools to manage your business and personal life seamlessly during maternity leave!
As ambitious entrepreneurs it's very easy to just keep your head down and keep working until one day you finally look up only to realize the year is over and you're basically in the same place you were in January. Or maybe you have goals that seem simple, yet you can't seem to figure out how to accomplish them.
You know I'm here to help you build an intentional & aligned design business AND life. It's not just about revenue, growing and getting more licents, it's about using your design studio to fuel your dream life outside of work. In today's episode I'm walking you through the exercise I do after every quarter and then how to plan for the rest of the year, to not only hit all of your goals, but feel purposeful in your business.
LINKS:
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Free Course: Aligned Designer’s Growth Guide https://byoliviaaustin.com/growth-guide
[ Pssttt ones busy working moms can do too! ] In this episode of Behind the Design Podcast, Olivia shares practical time management tips specifically tailored for busy entrepreneurs. Olivia shares personal insights and effective strategies that have transformed her life and business even after having a baby with limited childcare. She covers the importance of core focuses, realistic planning, designated times for administrative tasks, and eliminating distractions. Olivia also addresses common issues faced by entrepreneurs and provides actionable advice for better managing your time and achieving your goals. Tune in to hear Olivia's tips and answers to listener questions on time management among other insights.
links:
FREE COURSE: https://currentdesignstudio.mykajabi.com/offers/SjdqDFT7
Weekly Planner template: https://byoliviaaustin.com/clickup-weekly-to-do-template
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This episode shares the actionable steps and mindset shifts that doubled my revenue last month.
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Importance of mindset and five key shifts that led to revenue growth.
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Transitioning from an agency model to a leaner studio setup.
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Surrender versus strategy: trusting the process and focusing on small daily progress.
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Tools and templates for streamlining business processes and prioritizing self-care.
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Expanding mindset, embracing the "yes, I can" attitude, and creating white space for increased productivity.
Timestamps:
- 01:00 Business transformed to align with lifestyle and values.
- 04:33 Mindset shifts for revenue growth: strategy, surrender.
- 07:18 Setting big goals and letting go.
- 10:22 Focus on small daily tasks for progress.
- 14:51 Shifted mindset, prioritize self-care for better days.
- 16:49 Prioritize self-care, and wake up earlier.
- 20:34 Expanding capacity and mindset to achieve goals.
- 25:04 Embracing simplicity and self-care for success.
- 29:58 Recommend meditation, self-reflection, and self-care practices.
Check out our resources & links:
- Free Course: 6 Figure Designer's Growth Guide
- Website: byoliviaaustin.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/byoliviaaustin
Welcome back to Behind the Design Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the essentials of personal branding and how it can transform your design career.
Key points covered:
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The importance of personal branding in the current marketing landscape.
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How personal branding can help evolve and expand your business.
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Steps to outline your vision and what you want to be known for.
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Examples of strong personal branding in the design space.
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Practical tips for integrating personal elements into your business without oversharing.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Why now is the time to build a personal brand
- 05:04 Expanding business by sharing personal experiences.
- 09:10 Consider your vision for business growth.
- 11:00 Focus on your legacy, merging business & life.
- 13:27 Define brand values, audience, and identity clearly.
- 18:01 Incorporate personal aspects into your design studio.
- 22:22 Desire for new activities, citing successful examples.
- 24:54 Remind yourself you can grow your brand.
- 27:19 Offering you design, business advice, connection.
Kelsey Ogletree is the founder and CEO of Pitchcraft, a tech platform connecting writers, editors and PR professionals. She's also an independent journalist, holding a master's degree in magazine journalism from Northwestern University. Her writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, AARP The Magazine, Travel + Leisure and more. She is a new mom to baby Asher, born in April 2023, and cat, Monty. In her free time, she enjoys baking, golfing, reading, being active outside and spending time with family and friends.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Introduction to guest: transitioned from editor to successful freelance writer.
- 03:58 Media industry faced uncertainty during March 2020.
- 09:18 Freelance writer pitches story ideas to publications.
- 10:51 Experienced writers: pitch directly or find freelancer.
- 13:29 Start local with niche community publications first.
- 17:00 Adding value to others, not self-promotion.
- 20:17 Clearly state your keywords and follow up.
- 23:20 Managing email productivity and setting work boundaries.
- 27:42 Guard your time, prioritize tasks effectively.
- 31:26 Prioritized balance and grace over rigid routines.
- 34:56 Parenting requires juggling, but we're blessed.
- 38:59 Struggle to balance motherhood and personal identity.
- 42:38 Trusting intuition and prioritizing self-care and family.
- 44:30 Following my heart over traditional marketing strategies.
- 46:30 Evaluate activities based on your hourly rate.
- 50:17 How to Find Kelsey
So much out there on getting more clients, but once you reach a certain stage in business getting to consistent $10/$15k months, it's about client retention and this is where I think a lot of designers are leaving money on the table. If you want to increase your revenue without constantly onboarding new clients, this episode is going to have a lot of really good takeaways for you.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Importance of client retention through retainers.
- 05:58 Implementing passive income, allowing clients to return.
- 08:15 Build client relationships, prioritize systems and processes.
- 10:43 Listen to client needs, create easy offer.
- 14:28 Templates streamline business for efficient, profitable success.
- 21:37 Listen to clients, offer premium services, educate.
- 25:20 Delegate design work, hire graphic designer eventually.
- 28:50 Build passive income with multiple client projects.
Join Linzay and I as we unpack the real deal about maternity leave for creative entrepreneurs. Our guest is sharing everything from tweaks to your business model that can keep the cash flowing, to navigating the emotional rollercoaster of postpartum.
Linzay Davis is a Parental Leave Expert helping parents navigate parental leave in the US through her business, The Park Consulting.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Writer had bad parental leave experience. HR background.
- 05:34 FMLA standard of 12 weeks is arbitrary.
- 07:45 Prepare for change, seek help for postpartum.
- 11:45 Options for paid leave for entrepreneurs explained.
- 15:16 Therapists creating passive income during time off.
- 19:03 Redefine your purpose and embrace freedom.
- 22:28 Struggle of balancing work and childcare. Overwhelming.
- 24:35 Focusing on engaging fully in work and family.
- 28:03 Plan ahead, be open to unexpected changes.
- 32:18 Making fun of mom's busy schedule.
- 34:10 Prepare early for time off, involve spouses.
- 38:14 US laws for entrepreneurs and pregnant workers.
- 39:57 Employer obligations for breastfeeding moms, legal advice.
- 43:22 Entrepreneurial flexibility empowers work-life balance.
In this episode of "Behind the Design Podcast", hosted by Olivia Austin, we get an inspiring glimpse into the colorful world of Nicole Goldfarb, the creative CEO of Nixie, and her journey into the business of joy-infusing design.
Nicole Goldfarb is a color-loving creative whose eye-catching illustrations radiate a playful energy that is synonymous with joy. With a signature blend of lively hues, bold shapes and funky typography, her mission is to inspire a life full of fun by making the most out of every day. Nicole believes life is so much more fun when you lean into the things that make you truly happy, so she created Nixie, a brand toting a colorful curation of art and lifestyle goods. Color is her love language, summer is her muse, design is her passion, and the beach is her happy place. Nicole is currently catching rays and making waves in Venice, CA.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Olivia Austin, brand designer, strategist, business coach.
- 04:10 Worked in freelance creative agency, then started selling art.
- 06:40 Struggling between job and passion leads breakthrough.
- 12:24 Preparing to move, given different feedback related.
- 15:27 Launching collection with colorful and cute items.
- 18:58 Finding joy in small, creative moments daily.
- 21:20 Finding inspiration in world, city, nature.
- 23:06 Create, sketch, and let ideas simmer.
- 27:22 Adapting and taking breaks to enhance productivity.
- 31:19 Be open to different creative opportunities.
- 35:42 Excited about expanding party accessories with Nixie.
- 38:07 Podcast host offering guidance and resources. Follow!
In this episode, Olivia Austin shares expert insights on preventing website project stalls with effective communication, system implementation, and client guidance in brand and web design. Tune in for actionable strategies and tips on setting boundaries, maintaining project momentum, and ensuring profitable, timely delivery.
- 00:00 Encouraging audience engagement, seeking input on topics.
- 04:51 Integrating copywriting into the design process.
- 09:07 Copywriter involvement varies based on client preference.
- 10:20 Align deadline for brand identity and website.
- 14:52 Experts lead, guide, and communicate in projects.
- 18:45 Offering multiple options for feedback in detail.
- 22:33 Clear communication about finalizing website content stages.
- 24:06 Client feedback shapes website design, limited revisions.
- 28:50 Implementing fees for ghosting clients ensures profitability.
- 30:24 Recommend fee range, contract terms, and communication tips.
- 33:44 Client investment affects commitment, discussed on podcast.
Angela is the Founder and Creative Heart behind Saffron Avenue, a graphic design studio for ambitious brands and a template shop for entrepreneurs and artists. With a love of designing with intention and connection, I focus on infusing strategy, sophistication, and hand-crafted details into each brand, website, and product. Her mission has been to help creative business owners gain clarity and confidence with their brand and website, allowing them to effortlessly evolve with growth. Today we chat about her evolution of Saffron Avenue and everything she's learned along the way from simplifying her services, honing in on her niche, what her schedule is like as a new mom and business owner and where she finds creativity to do multiple launch collections/year. If you're a creative at heart, you're going to love this episode!
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Feeling determined to start creative business early.
- 04:38 Ignorance turned to success through hard work.
- 07:08 Learned design skills through self-teaching and perseverance.
- 11:09 Passionate about branding and unique websites.
- 14:24 Love playing with color, creating seasonal palettes.
- 18:56 Personalized branding creates excitement and customer engagement.
- 19:36 Workbook helps brand alignment, Pinterest board review.
- 25:28 Semi-customs provide clarity and save time.
- 28:53 Entrepreneurship: follow intuition, find joy, attract success.
- 30:52 Mindset change, fear replaced by joy.
- 35:36 Women leading, setting positive examples for kids.
- 36:31 Changing mind, aging, career impact on family.
- 39:33 Scheduled work, ongoing projects, and flexibility.
- 43:13 Shifting focus to branding education, website templates.
In this episode of Behind the Design, host Olivia Austin shares a step-by-step strategy for reflecting on the past quarter and creating a customized plan for the next quarter. Discover the #1 important, reflection exercise and identify the actionable steps to define your goals, refine your strategies, and achieve success in Quarter 2.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Entrepreneurs need strategic reflection to grow
- 03:38 Review, reflect, and refine for business growth
- 09:06 Reflect on achievements and set clear goals
- 10:16 Setting and maintaining habits for productivity and wellness
- 14:58 Focus on one goal and specific tasks
- 17:12 Reflect on goals, ramp up podcast, refine tasks
- 22:11 Reflect on the episode and share goals
- 23:00 Encouraging feedback and strategy for business growth
Join our guest, Kay from KAC Marketing, on the Behind the Design podcast as we dive into secrets on scaling agencies, leveraging AI for efficiency, and mastering email marketing and ad management strategies for small businesses. Plus, you'll hear expert advice on balancing work-life and harnessing the power of organic content and paid ads to grow your client base. Don't miss these valuable insights - perfect for agency owners and marketing professionals looking to thrive!
Kay is a marketing strategist with over 15 years of experience helping businesses take a data-driven approach to increasing revenue. She is a former VP of Marketing & Analytics and is now the founder of the KAC Marketing Agency where she helps 7-figure brands scale through ads and email marketing.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Launched email marketing agency, grew through referrals.
- 06:09 Messaging strategy, GBT training, boosts efficiency.
- 07:38 AI enhances efficiency and profitability in agencies.
- 10:49 Learning from previous large agency experience helped.
- 16:19 Delegation is key for successful hiring.
- 18:47 Consistent content with client results generates leads.
- 20:34 Strong network connections essential for business success.
- 25:48 Starting from scratch, testing messaging and imagery.
- 29:31 Agencies are expensive; consider freelance options.
- 33:24 Disagreements with art director over design choices.
- 35:48 Instagram content should have specific calls-to-action.
- 37:49 Lower costs with in-app ads, better conversion.
- 42:45 Prioritizing balance after experiencing burnout, flexible schedule.
- 44:31 Embrace flexibility in work for success.
It's no secret I am obsessed with ClickUp, so in today's episode I'm sharing the reasons why I switched to ClickUp, an inside look of how we use it with clients and our internal processes and how I've been able to ditch all other platforms to streamline to just ONE. ClickUp revolutionized the workflow my agency, eliminating bottlenecks in client and team communication, allows us to get efficient client feedback, systemize client expectations, enhance team collaborations and optimize product. It's truly the reason I can run a multiple six figure design studio working part-time hours. Learn how this powerful platform transformed the business operations and client interactions, paving the way for efficiency, clarity, and seamless project management and how you can use it too!
If you've been curious about ClickUp, or want to elevate your process, this episode will help!
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Timestamps:
- 00:00 Excited to talk about streamlining business processes.
- 05:26 Overwhelmed by client and team communication.
- 09:14 Client communication improved with new project tools.
- 11:16 Centralized platform streamlines client project organization effectively.
- 17:25 Efficient communication, eliminates confusion, and simplifies processes.
- 23:34 Streamlining communication, organization, and project management efficiently.
- 25:30 ClickUp is great for agency owners and designers.
On today's episode, we are taking it super logistical, legal I guess ha! Where Paige Hulse of Paige Hulse Law is answering all of your small business legal questions. Paige Hulse received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Tulsa and is the owner and lead attorney of Paige Hulse Law, the founder of The Creative Law Shop® (CLS), Co-Founder of the Special Forces Support Fund™ and the owner of Fairway Stables™. As an intellectual property attorney and passionate serial entrepreneur, Paige fosters the tension between ambition and contentment; equipping diligent entrepreneurs to embrace their seachange, build an enduring business, and experience their own version of The American Dream.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Introducing Paige Hulse, IP Attorney and Mastermind sister
- 03:53 Creative work often misunderstood, undervalued in society.
- 08:38 Following intuition, meeting demand, being adaptable, successful.
- 10:27 Flexibility in work, diverse income sources important.
- 17:40 Registering intellectual property protects your business name.
- 19:44 Contract determines ownership of created content.
- 22:51 Small business owners should consider intellectual property.
- 26:28 Website legality and liability for designers explained.
- 31:12 Designer's need for creative license and AI.
- 35:38 Ensuring trademark and copyright compliance in design.
- 39:04 Original designers will have valuable intellectual property.
- 42:21 Plan business with potential for future sale.
- 48:04 Separate design studio from liability perspective first.
In this unfiltered and candid episode, Olivia delves into the nuances of her first year of motherhood. From navigating the unexpected realities of motherhood to redefining her identity, Olivia shares her personal journey with raw honesty. Discover her reflections on building a business around her new life as a mom and the importance of setting boundaries for both business and personal life. Gain insights on prioritizing self-care, embracing progress over perfection, and learning to live in harmony rather than seeking work-life balance. This episode offers inspiration, encouragement, and relatable experiences for all mothers, expectant mothers, and anyone navigating the complexities of modern motherhood. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that sheds light on the joys, challenges, and transformations of the first year of motherhood.Other related episodes: 86, 83, 75, 73byoliviaaustin.com/shop Use code BTD10 for 10% off!
I am sitting down today with Strategy addict and inner work convert, Anna Wojtowicz. Anna helps ambitious female entrepreneurs, learn how to approach scaling profits without losing their purpose & peace by integrating practical mindset and spirituality into strategy. The end result is finding balance between ambition and inner peace because she believes you shouldn't have to choose between the two. We chat all of the things in this episode from finding your intuition to mental health as an entrepreneur, grief and taking leaps of faith that had her move to the South of France with her dog. Anna is a first generation immigrant, Business & Mindset Coach, speaker, host of The Limitless Podcast and Founder of The AW Creative. Anna and I met in a mastermind group we're in and hit it off immediately. We spent lots of time having late night couch chats and this conversation will feel like you're in on one of those. Let's get into it.@theawcreativetheawcreative.combyoliviaaustin.com/shop BTD10 for 10% off your entire purchase!
In this episode of Behind the Design Podcast, host Olivia Austin discusses strategies for increasing your profitability and making more money in 2024. Olivia delves into the importance of knowing your numbers and understanding the difference between revenue and profitability. Drawing from her own experience, she shares how she transformed her agency into a more profitable business by trimming expenses and building a lean team. She emphasizes the significance of the financial health check and provides practical tips for reviewing your numbers, such as tracking revenue, analyzing expenses, and calculating profit margins. Tune in to this episode to learn how to navigate the path to financial success this year.
Don't forget to check out Olivia's Business Design Studio Business Blueprint in her template shop for valuable resources to help you plan and strategize for your own business. Use code BTD10 for a 10% discount. Get ready to take your business to the next level!
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Today I sit down with Jessica Frigon, a seasoned expert with over 15 years of experience in Operations and Integration and owner of PROJECT LOVE. PROJECT LOVE offers an unparalleled, full-scale, and elite operational service. PROJECT LOVE is more than just an operations firm; it's a transformative experience for female entrepreneurs and lifestyle brands seeking to redefine the way they do business. She takes a holistic approach to operations, focusing not just on systems but also on the people and technology that make your business run smoothly. Her goal to streamline your processes, automate repetitive tasks, and create a functional ecosystem that allows you to step fully into your visionary role as CEO but also provides you with the freedom to focus on what matters most to you.
While I usually provide trainings and workshops, in today's episode we're exploring into a different theme where I encourage you to think outside the box and do some inner work. The central question posed in this episode - 'Who are you without your business?' We are constantly being defined by our business, and while that's gotten us to where we are today, it's just as important to explore your identity beyond your entrepreneurial accomplishments. In today's episode, I'm challenging you to define your identity apart from your business because that is what it takes to build your dream life in business.
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We delve into a crucial aspect of building a business that often gets overlooked – taking control of your schedule so you can build the business and life of your dreams. I share practical tips you can start implementing today, from designating specific days for calls to creating a batch schedule for tasks and planning your week on Sundays. The episode highlights the significance of having designated times for reading emails, setting phone boundaries, and even prioritizing sleep by keeping the phone out of the bedroom and will leave listeners feeling empowered to take control of their life and their business, creating more time for what truly matters.
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In the early years of owning my own design studio I felt very unorganized – my workflows weren’t clear, projects would drag on, clients would take control and I would spend more time on marketingto attract more clients than focusing on the clients I had already landed. I quickly went from the excitement of launching my business to paralyzing overwhelm.
It wasn’t until I switched my focus to elevating my client experience and design process that I was able to nurture my current clients and perfect their experience – and guess what happened next? I started to see REAL results in my business.
Enhancing my workflows and the internal structure of my business allowed me to give my clients what they actually needed – quality support and quicker turn-around times, which also provided me with minimized scope creeps and increased profits.
So what does an elevated client experience look like? Let’s dive into it.
Today I am joined by LoriAnn, who is the owner and CEO of Profit Priority, a boutique accounting and fractional CFO firm helping creatives go from unsure to unstoppable when thinking about their finances. With over 8 years of experience in accounting and small business finance, she has the insight and experience to help you up-level your business while removing the stress and burden of managing your finances. Whether you are just starting out or you have been in business for years, her mission is to help creatives feel peace about their numbers while growing their profit and confidence. With a passion for small businesses and the insight and knowledge of finance, she also loves to do business coaching and mentorships for other agency owners. Business aside, LoriAnn is really just a midwest gal obsessed with running, reading, iced coffees and spending time on the farm with her two little kiddos.
Links: https://byoliviaaustin.com/design-studio-business-blueprint
In this reflective podcast episode, I share my experience after 6 years of entrepreneurship and what I would if I were starting my business from scratch. I go through a series of important steps including defining services, building a portfolio, choosing a marketing platform, establishing systems and processes, and the power of networking. The episode is packed with inspiring anecdotes, practical advice, and a strong emphasis on consistency, mindset, and action to help you build a business AND life you love. Ideal for both budding entrepreneurs and those in need of a business refresh, this episode is a roadmap to building a business you will love. Tune in for valuable lessons on navigating entrepreneurship, setting up for success, and living your purpose.
The way you've been taught vision planning and goal setting is all wrong. Most people will look at their revenue goals for the year, write out some goals that sound like that will help and then hope you accomplish them all by the end of the year. Today, I'm teaching the exact framework I use and teach my mentees in how to set goals based on your big life vision and then break them down by quarter, month and year in a tangible way so you have a strategic roadmap on how, when and WHY you're hitting your goals.
This episode is an edited audio recording version of my free mini-course, Goals by Design. You can get instant access to this course here → https://currentdesignstudio.mykajabi.com/offers/SjdqDFT7/checkout
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We dive deep into the topic of overcoming the "all or nothing" mindset that often holds us back from taking action in our business and life. We explore practical strategies and mindset shifts that can help you break free from the paralysis of perfectionism and start making progress towards your goals. Whether you're struggling to get started on a project, launch a new business, or make positive changes in your personal life, this episode will provide you with inspiration and actionable tips to get you moving in the right direction.Tune in to this episode and learn how to get out of your own way and start living the life you're dreaming about!If you enjoy this episode, make sure to subscribe to our podcast for more valuable insights and practical advice.
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Today we're diving deep into building and pricing your brand and website design services. Whether you're a seasoned designer looking to refine your approach or an emerging designer seeking to establish your online presence, this episode is packed with valuable insights that will elevate your design business as a whole. Pricing your design services can be a challenging and is the top question I get asked by you as a listener of the podcast, my coaching/intensive clients. I love it because if you are asking this question, you're thinking SMART about your business. In my opinion, after 6 years growing and evolving my business I believe that it all starts with your services. Once you have your services in place, you can streamline your processes, do planning and projections, eliminate scope creeps, start hiring and all of this leads to increased profitability, especially in an agency model.
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Today's episode we have the conversation about the challenges and triumphs of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. Laura and I swap our personal experience and practical advice on managing energy, work-life harmony, and the power of personal branding in businesses. Both know that despite trials, it’s entirely possible to have the best of both worlds – motherhood and entrepreneurship – and it’s important to find your unique path without comparing it to anyone else's. This is a very candid conversation with two moms and businesses owners who are in different stages of life. I hope you enjoy!
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In this heartfelt podcast episode, I am opening up about my personal experience as a new mom and what the journey over the last 8 months has looked like for me. Emphasizing the importance of inner work, support, and healing modalities like inner child healing, I discuss my evolution as what it's like being a business owner and new mom overcoming postpartum anxiety and perfectionism to now seeking harmony between business and personal life. I want to open up the conversation on these topics and set the tone for this new era of Behind the Design Podcast by continuing to inspire our community who may be going through similar phases of reinvention.
I hope you are ready for a life changing conversation with a friend, colleague and someone I go to for advice, Gabrielle Laura. Gabrielle is an intuitive channeler who has the gift of being able to channel your soul's purpose. She connects to your intuition, higher self, spirit team, and anyone present or crossed over who is impacting your soul's purpose. Gabrielle will help you kickstart your healing journey and be there to guide you through releasing the blocks that are preventing you from up-leveling and manifesting your dream life. This conversation you guys!! I don't talk too much about spirituality and how it impacts your business often, but diving deeper into my consciousness has been such a big part of my growth as an entrepreneur. If you're feeling blocked by anything or are ready to get to the next level in your business, but aren't sure where to start, this episode is going to kick start that transformation for you. In this episode we talk about self-worth and tying success to money, how Gabby's rock bottom spiritual awakening brought her to living in her purpose and what it takes to get to the next level in your business.
DESIGNED TO SCALE:
Are you struggling to scale your design studio on your own? Have you been signing up for courses that don't teach anything new? Do you feel like you're overworked and drowning in client requests with no time to focus on growing your business or even reap the benefits of your success? In my signature mastermind, Designed to Scale, you get the customized guidance and high-level support you need to scale your design studio for more freedom, profit and growth. It is an initimate, high-level container for ambitious designers who are ready to grow their business and their life alongside like-minded entrepreneurs. I'm now enrolling for October 2023 and have 4 spots left, head to byoliviaaustin.com/designed-to-scale.
The phrase "ideal clients" is tossed around a lot in the business space, along with niching down, client red flags and other ways to identify and create boundaries around working with people you actually like. It's YOUR business and the projects you work on and the clients you work with should make you excited to sit at your desk every day, but unfortunately this is not always the case. Every so often you have those clients that are tough, rude and just plain hard to work with that have you questioning whether you're even good at what you do. I know this feeling all too well, but have honed in my expectations and made clearer boundaries, so that these types of clients are few and far between. In today's episode we're going over how to vet clients before you even onboard them, client red flags to watch out for and, if it comes down to it, how to eloquently break up with bad clients.
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Income report for July 2023 - If you're not measuring what you're doing each month, it makes it difficult to make insightful decisions in the business, know what to change or know what to focus on the next month. Each month I go over my business revenue for Design and Coaching, expenses in the business, KPI's and some wins/loses in hopes to help you in your business.
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INCOME REPORT - If you're not measuring what you're doing each month, it makes it difficult to make insightful decisions in the business, know what to change or know what to focus on the next month. Each month I go over my business revenue for Design and Coaching, expenses in the business, KPI's and some wins/loses in hopes to help you in your business.
I am finally settling in to a flow of working and being a new mom after taking 4 months of maternity leave. It took almost my whole pregnancy to set myself and my business up in order to take this extended time off so that my business kept running, I was able to keep my salary and had projects to come back to. While in general I feel like everything went really well, there are definitely things I would change if I were to do it again. So in today's episode I'm sharing mistakes I made from taking this extended time off so you can learn from them if you're planning a maternity leave or just an extended time off in your business.
Designed To Scale
Are you struggling to scale your design studio on your own? Have you been signing up for courses that don't teach anything new? Do you feel like you're overworked and drowning in client requests with no time to focus on growing your business or even reap the benefits of your success? In my signature mastermind, Designed to Scale, you get the customized guidance and high-level support you need to scale your design studio for more freedom, profit and growth. It is an initimate, high-level container for ambitious designers who are ready to grow their business and their life alongside like-minded entrepreneurs. I'm now enrolling for October 2023 and have 4 spots left, head to byoliviaaustin.com/designed-to-scale.
Are you chasing clients down to pay their invoices every month? Do you feel like your finances are all over the place and it's hard to predict your monthly revenue? Or do you just want a simpler way to get paid every single month without any hassle. Over the years of running my Current, I've tried multiple different payment methods. Split payments when project phases are completed, monthly installments whatever date the client started working with us, the list goes on! Some of those worked, but most of them didn't because they weren't scalable and left a big question mark on what my revenue would look like for months ahead. In today's episode I'm sharing the super simple payment structure I have setup in my business that makes invoicing stress-free, no matter how many clients we have at once, and ensures we always get paid on time.
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I spent a majority of last year overhauling our entire internal processes. This was a huge project that I knew would change the way my business was run for a more streamlined client experience for our clients and team. Since implementing these new processes, profit margins have gone up, client projects get completed quicker and there is basically no overwhelm when it comes to big projects. To do this massive system setup, I worked with Ellie Rogers who is our guest today! After an international corporate career and realising that employed life wasn’t for Ellie- She set up an online business built around the simple concept of systems and strategies for entrepreneurs. Ellie is a lover of all thing business operations and works with clients both on her educational platform and her agency supporting them in setting up a business that works for them and not the other way around! I've personally had the opportunity to work with ellie and she is the genius behind bringing my crazy system and processes ideas to life with ClickUp and Dubsado. She is the best at what she does and in today's episode we are talking about:
- Why having processes in your business, no matter how big or small you are is the key to success
- How to audit your existing processes to determine where there are flaws and how you can update
- How to achieve huge profit margins in your business and scale while staying lean.
I am so so excited about this episode, because you guys know I LOVE all things systems and really put a lot of emphasis on this when you want to grow your business. This is such a good episode (we are already planning pt. 2), so make sure you have your notes out. Let's get into it!
Not quite fitting into a single title, Jill Wise is a business and marketing problem solver. She pushes through the noise of the online world and the "rules" of what you're supposed to do, instead guiding her clients to show up authentically as they build, grow, and scale businesses that feel good to them. BUT, if you need a title for her, you can say she's a brand and marketing strategist, conversion copywriter and business coach. Jill has been a great friend and amazing client over the years and in today's episode we are diving into some of my favorite topics.
- The importance of personal branding and why she decided to pivot her business to more lifestyle entrepreneur
- What it looks like to work 15 hour work weeks, without sacrificing the growth of your business and productivity hacks for you to do the same
- Managing your time, team and household as an entrepreneur and mother
itsjillwise.com
@itsjillwise
Slow seasons in business are inevitable - every entrepreneur goes through them, but that doesn't make them any easier or have imposter syndrome creep in any less. Am I not good at my job? Is it me? Everyone else seems to be doing so well! Can you relate? This is the common spiral that bogs down your energy and has you making frantic, short-term mis-aligned decisions in your business. Since we know slow seasons will happen, in todays episode i'm sharing a unique perspective on how to navigate a lull in client work. We're covering:
- How to best prepare for your next slow season, so you don't feel panicky when it arrises
- How to regulate your energy in order to make aligned decisions in your business that don't come from scarcity
- What you can be working on during a slow season that will impact your business months and even years down the road
LINKS
https://currentdesignstudio.mykajabi.com/offers/SjdqDFT7
byoliviaaustin.com/designed-to-scale
Today's episode might be one of my favorite conversations I've had in a while. As you know, this new theme of motherhood and business is an important topic I've been touching on throughout my pregnancy and now as a new mom. For me, becoming a mom was a big deal not just because I'd be taking care of a human, but because I was nervous about what it would mean for my identity as a creative and business owner. Today I sit down with Cassie Gudmundson, a wealth energetics + business coach, specifically for mamas in biz. She is a former designer, mama of 3, manifesting-generator and lover of all things mindset. Her work is a place for moms + entrepreneurs who truly desire to have it all, without sacrifice. In her private coaching, programs & containers, you can have BOTH as she teaches you how to dive deep into the mindsets, energetics and aligned actions needed for you to truly be the wealthy mama + ceo that manifests in everything you desire, in your business and beyond.We talk about all of those things today and how we want to change the narrative on what it means to be a mama in business. So if you're a mom and a business owner OR if you are curious what that will look like for you some day -- this episode is for you.
LINKS:
SUMMIT: https://reuxdesignco.thrivecart.com/vip-bundle/partner/
https://www.instagram.com/cassiegudmundson/
Looking back at how I went from charging $5k to $15k, it was not a quick journey or easy journey. I think there's a common misconception that deciding to increase your pricing it's straightforward and happens overnight - this is absolutely not true. In this episode, I'm getting vulnerable and sharing the evolution of pricing our main offer, why we increased it and the 3 key elements you need to consider when increasing your prices.
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Since the beginning of this year I've really dived into self-development and steppi ng into the next version of myself.. Approaching this year, I knew it was/is going to be a big year for me. Turning 30 and having a baby just felt like a really big deal and after feeling a little stagnant for months, I was ready for change. I've been reading/listening to some of the best high-performers and what they all have in common is talking about how it's what you do DAILY that will help you reach your goals and get you to your next level self. Whether your goals are in business, family, money, life, career - whatever they are and however big they are, it all comes down to your daily habits.In today's episode we're going to have a candid chat about what this looks like for entrepreneurs and 3 ways you can start to enhance your daily habits that will help you achieve your goals.
byoliviaaustin.com
@byoliviaaustin
A majority of my podcast episodes are business focused and trainings, but I wanted this episode to be different. The most meaningful conversations I have with you are ones when I share real bts and real lessons I’m learning in life. I’m in such a different season of life right now, one that is so precious and slow and hard and very very different than anything I’m used to.
In just 4 short weeks my life and perspective has changed a lot and want to share my experience in hopes to inspire and empower you.
As entrepreneurs we are constantly go go go.
Comparing ourselves to others and told to hustle in order to reach our goals. And while Ill be the first one to say I love setting and achieving goals, when it comes down to it that is not what life is about.
Today I’m getting personal and sharing my birth story, things that are going well and not so well in my first month of maternity leave and some tips for slowing down if you’re someone who is constantly on the move.
@byoliviaaustin
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Monthly Recurring Revenue is something that's talked about often in entrepreneurship because of the security it brings in an otherwise unstable space. While courses and memberships are great ways to bring in that type of income, as a creative service-provider it might not feel like that's not the route you want to take your business. Monthly recurring revenue is often interchanged with ongoing or retainer work in the design world and today I'm sitting down with a client and friend, Brooke Molinari of Nari Creative whose design studio is mostly based on retainer work and where she has more than 20 clients each month on this type of service.
Brooke Molinari has been leading her design studio since 2017 after working in corporate design for many years. She has found her niche working with brands and influencers, and with her talented team of designers, Nari Creative generates graphic designs across vast visual mediums such as newsletters, Instagram stories, blog collages, and more, adding up to hundreds of deliverables every week.
There is no one I know that is running a design studio at this high caliber, pushing out as many high-end deliverables for their clients, so I'm excited to dive into this episode as I know it will bring so much value to you.
naricreative.com
@naricreative
Income report for February 2023 - If you're not measuring what you're doing each month, it makes it difficult to make insightful decisions in the business, know what to change or know what to focus on the next month. Each month I go over my business revenue for Design and Coaching, expenses in the business, KPI's and some wins/loses in hopes to help you in your business.
When you've poured everything into building your business it's scary to think about what happens when you start a family. What does time off as a female business owner look like? Do I have to sacrifice business for motherhood? How will I make money? What if I lose everything I've built up to now? These are all questions we as female business owners have, and to be honest there is not a lot of information out there to have them answered.
For me, I was terrified that everything I've built over the last 5 years would be jeopardized when starting a family, but over the last year I've been able to plan, pivot and grow my business in a direction that will not only allow me to take a true maternity leave without my businesses take a huge hit, but also head into motherhood less overwhelmed with a business and that feels aligned with my new life.
In today's episode I'm talking about my business pivot and my personal mindset on entrepreneurship and motherhood and then we're diving deep into steps to start preparing your business for maternity leave, whether you're expecting now or in the future.
This is such an important conversation and I'm honored to have it with you. I hope you like this episode as much as I liked creating it!
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I mentioned I'd be talking a lot about the brand and website design process this month because I get asked a lot about how I grew Current and whenever I really stop to think about it, I directly correlate hitting my revenue goals, growing my team and getting consistent clients to our design process.
Over the years, I've spent so much time and investing into a design process that supports the business and life I strive to have. A streamlined and strategic design process allows you to stay in your genius zone and produce better results for your clients, show up professionally and as the expert so you are the expert and overall be more profitable in your business.
I originally sat down to record just one episode about our client experience/design process from start to finish and realized that while it would be helpful, it would be 3 hours long and not super effective because of information overload.
So in today's episode I want to break down the 3 things you might not have heard before that most designers are missing in their brand and website process, while also elevating and streamlining your design process from start to finish.
FREE GUIDE: 3 Elements Most Designers are Missing in their Brand + Web Process
While I don't believe in quick fixes when it comes to business, I do believe there are key things that make or break a business. Most of the time, these things are overlooked because they seem small and don't feel like "revenue-generating" tasks, but not all of those tasks are about sales and marketing.
When you break down your financial goals and what you need to do to increase profitability and the overall health of your business, it often comes down to one thing: your process.
For me, this was absolutely true. When I look back over the last 5 years and how I've grown Current to a multi-six figure business that has allowed me to work with amazing clients and start other business ventures, it's because of my design process.
A streamlined and strategic design process allows you to stay in your genius zone and produce better results for your clients which increases client retention and revenue... it allows you to show up as the expert and position you more professionally, which sets expectations and boundaries upfront and doesn't cause issues later in the project, which overall allows you to be more profitable in your business.
In today's episode we're talking about the importance of a streamlined + strategic design process, how it directly correlates to hitting your revenue goals + the next steps you need to take in order to create a design process that works for you.
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Income report for January 2023 - If you're not measuring what you're doing each month, it makes it difficult to make insightful decisions in the business, know what to change or know what to focus on the next month. Each month I go over my business revenue for Design and Coaching, expenses in the business, KPI's and some wins/loses in hopes to help you in your business.
If you have specific questions on income reports, DM me on instagram @byoliviaaustin!
I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with the Creatives behind Oh Sierra, Xanthe and Frank Appleyard. Over the last few years I have been following their journey and obsessing over their beautiful designs, open-hearted communication and knack for marketing, so it was amazing to finally sit down with them and get the deets on what they've been up to.
Xanthe and Frank Appleyard are the Founders of Oh Sierra, where they help leaders and brands harness the potent power of community through content strategy, content education and content creation leading conversations around radical authenticity, creative living, and balanced business, helping entrepreneurs attract and grow an aligned, loyal community while embracing a culture of work and play. Xanthe and Frank's unique perspective on business is a product of the path-less-traveled, informing their philosophy - anywhere people come together to eat, drink, laugh, create and share ideas is the happiest place to be.
@ohsierracreative
ohsierra.ca
I wish I was one of those people who bulk recorded podcast episodes, but I'm just not. I have them all outlined already, but I usually record that week and honestly it's because I like to make sure it's relevant and something I actually care about that will help YOU in your business. This week I'm so glad I didn't record this episode early because something really unexpected happened that aligns so perfectly with the theme of this episode.
Obv, the title of this episode is "How to Recession Proof Your Small Business", which we are going to dive into 5 ways for you to do that, but the underlying theme is how to prepare your small business for the unexpected.
If you've been in my circle even for a short time, you know my main mission is to help you build a sustainable, long-lasting business. I don't help with quick fixes or play into hustle culture, we are building businesses to LAST and that work with you and your lifestyle.
Shit happens. Life happens. Things rarely go according to plan. So if you can set yourself up and your business up in a way where it works with the ebbs and flows of life -- you will no doubt be successful and run a thriving business (which most small business owners don't get to).
So, in today's episode we're diving into personal story on my terrible first week of 2023 and the business lessons this taught me and then dive into 5 ways to Recession Proof Your Small Business (AKA run a thriving, profitable business no matter what happens!).
In today's episode on Behind the Design Podcast I'm doing a different variation of reflections on 2022 and setting goals for the new year, by sharing challenges I had this year and how they negatively affected my business. While this might seem negative, we can learn a lot by evaluating poor decisions because it allows us to reflect how we overcame those challenges and how we can change things going forward.
I'm getting super vulnerable and sharing 3 bad business decisions I made in 2022 and lessons I learned from them, while also diving into what I'm doing differently in 2023. While these bad business decisions can see detrimental, I learned so much from them and it was from these lessons that I've completely shaped how I'm approaching business in 2023.
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Monica Denais is a Latinx Licensed Professional Counselor and Mindset Coach in Dallas, Texas. Monica helps ambitious women and entrepreneurs overcome anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout so they can feel confident in both life and business. Monica has been featured in Women's Health Magazine, Verywell Mind, and Insider Magazine. Monica is also the host of the Café with Monica podcast, where she brings amazing entrepreneurs to cover all things life, mental health, and entrepreneurship.
https://www.instagram.com/cafewithmonica/
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/monicadenais
How to go from low-paying clients to booking high-end clients
I recently was asked this question, "how did you go from working with low-budget clients to booking high-end clients?". It really got me thinking because I can remember when I was in the early-ish years of my business thinking, "how do I work on those big projects"? "How can I work with a client like that"? and really over the last few years I've evolved into only working with high-end, super aligned clients and that has been a game changer in my business.
In this episode I'm going over the evolution of booking high-end clients, because it doesn't happen overnight, and 3 things you can start implementing TODAY to attract high-end clients that value your work and are ready and excited to work with you. If you're feeling misaligned with the clientele you're calling in, are struggling to increase your prices and/or are ready for a little uplevel in general, then you're going to LOVE this episode!
LINKS:
https://currentdesignstudio.mykajabi.com/offers/SjdqDFT7
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In this episode, I’m going to go through my beginning years to the toughest year of business and everything in between.
I started 2021 with the mindset of “we’re going big”... no playing small, taking risks, going all in and betting on myself and this business... and that’s exactly what we did.
2021 was our best and biggest year in business yet. We hit milestones month after month, all while feeling super aligned, growing our team, calling in high-level clients, building connections AND as the episode title says, 2.5 timing (??) our revenue. It’s huge, it’s exciting and I learned a lot -- which is what I want to share with you today.
Disclaimer: This episode is not about how to make money fast, so if that’s what you’re looking for then this isn’t for you. What we’re talking about today will help you hone in on your business goals and set the foundation for a successful year ahead WITHOUT the overwhelm (did I mention I took 3 weeks off for my wedding?) while doing all of this?
LINKS MENTIONED:
Consistent, High-Quality Leads Masterclass on Dec. 17 (Save $20 with early bird signup!)
Custom Design Application
https://www.instagram.com/current.designstudio
https://www.instagram.com/byoliviaaustin/
Okay you guys, it has been a MINUTE, I'm back... I'm ready... I'm excited to be sitting here today kicking off season 2 of Behind the Design. Grab a coffee, light a candle, because it's time to catch up and we have a lot to cover. In today's episode I'm sharing why I took a few months hiatus and how prioritizing your health helps your business immensely, what to expect in Season 2 of BTD (hint: it's gonna be great), how I took 3 weeks off for my wedding and honeymoon and little bit about how that wen and so much more. Basically, we're catching up like old friends would because I've missed ya!
LINKS:
https://www.instagram.com/byoliviaaustin/
https://instagram.com/current.designstudio
In my opinion, the most common characteristic of entrepreneurs is their drive to pave their own path. We saw the box that society had made for us and were like "nah, i'm good" and literally MADE our own life out of passion and a drive for life. And this is what I'm chatting about today with the amazing Brittany Tucker. Brittany is a life coach and motivational speaker who empowers women to ditch society's checklist so they can fully step into the woman they were created to be. In this episode we talk about being the "all-american girl" and then quitting corporate to travel the world, how to discover what truly makes you happy and embodying that every day, different types of self-care and rest, and that it's okay to change your mind. I'm SO excited for you to listen to this episode, Brittany truly embodies the essence of a motivational speaker and can't wait for you to dive in!
https://www.brighterwithbritt.com/
https://www.instagram.com/brighterwithbritt/
Here's the thing, you're the expert. Clients are coming to you because you are an expert in what you do and they cannot produce the same outcome on their own - so charge accordingly. As you continue working with clients, your process, skills, team and everything you're doing is being refined and you will be better by the next time you start working with a new client, so it's important to increase your prices as your skill increases. In today's episode I'm sharing why you should increase your prices, when the "right time" to increase your prices is and answer how the best way to do it is.
Here's the thing, you're the expert. Clients are coming to you because you are an expert in what you do and they cannot produce the same outcome on their own - so charge accordingly. As you continue working with clients, your process, skills, team and everything you're doing is being refined and you will be better by the next time you start working with a new client, so it's important to increase your prices as your skill increases. In today's episode I'm sharing why you should increase your prices, when the "right time" to increase your prices is and answer how the best way to do it is.
Liz Spears is a marketing coach and consultant teaching purpose-led women how to promote their business online with authenticity, magic and magnetism. In this episode, we chat about omnipresent marketing strategies, how to easily create content that converts and implementing a seamless strategy that doesn't make you want to pull your hair out. Liz and I connected on Instagram and now have followed each other's journey's, so I'm so excited to have her on the podcast!
Links:
https://lizspearsmarketing.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lizspearsmarketing/
Dr. Amanda Chay is a time & business strategist helping entrepreneurs get their time back by maximizing efficiency with your team and business. She also runs + owns a naturopathic clinic, a supplement company + runs a coaching business, so if anyone knows how to manage their time, it's Amanda. In this episode we chat about how to establish goals for maximum revenue without spreading yourself too thin + working less, what burnout is + how to avoid it, the best way to structure your days for maximum productivity + how she runs multiple businesses while still getting to ski any chance she gets. Amanda is a wealth of knowledge, I've already implemented some of her tips from this episode, and I'm so excited for you guys to hear it!
https://dramandachay.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/dramandachay/
https://www.instagram.com/naturalpathclinic/
https://www.instagram.com/enlivennaturals/
Growing up is not a right, it's a privilege. And every single day you spend on this earth is a gift and should be treated that way. I love clean slates and although I love a good new years resolution, I prefer to use my birthday as the marker for setting new intentions and celebrating another year of being alive. Amidst a global pandemic, 27 was the biggest year of my life with really really huge life and business milestones along with some tough, but loving lessons I learned. As I look forward to a new year, I thought I'd share the top lessons I learned this past year, what I'm looking forward to this year and some tips on how to set intentions for a fresh start.
Links mentioned:
https://currentdesignstudio.com/designed-to-scale
https://currentdesignstudio.com/design-biz-accelerator
I'm going a little Amanda Frances on ya today and sharing an audio snippet from one of our Designed to Scale mastermind calls that's all about embodying your next-level self in business + life. Something we're constantly growing towards in this group are the mindset shifts + energy elevations you have to make as you scale your business past multi-six figures + in this lesson I'm walking through a practice to do every day that will help you fully embody this. Scaling a business is not just about numbers + sales + as you grow into the multi-six figures + beyond, the energy + mindset work becomes just as important as the systems you're implementing, so I'm excited to share with you a little taste of what this looks like.
https://www.instagram.com/carabarone/
https://currentdesignstudio.com/designed-to-scale
https://currentdesignstudio.com/design-biz-accelerator
You know that feeling when you get off a discovery call and that client just "felt right"? You chatted easily and are both as equally as excited to work with each other - we love those clients and there's no reason that every single discovery call shouldn't be just like that. I believe that no matter what stage of business you're in, it's important to know everything and anything about the client's you're serving + constantly elevating that clientele as you uplevel your business. In today's episode, I'm going over how to know someone is a "hell yes" client, how to find this ideal client in different stages of your biz + establishing a marketing strategy to connect with those clients.
Want to stop getting on discovery calls with people who think you're too expensive and actually work with clients who hurl their credit cards at you? I've got ya.
When your brand is misaligned you can feel like...
👉🏼You're getting on discovery calls with less-than-ideal clients.
👉🏼Your content is more "inspirational" than high-converting
👉🏼You're confused on how to streamline your message to connect with your audience
...and don't even get started on your website
The root of this frustration stems from speaking to too broad of an audience of not the exact right people - that's where defining your niche comes in. I know, I know, this is a buzzword in the business world that comes up often, but it's the key to going from hot mess online to THE aligned goddess in your space. I personally have niched down to a specific market, and in this episode, we're chatting the importance to defining your niche and how to do it.
Jill Wise is a Brand Strategist, copywriter, business advisor + fellow wine lover who believes everyone should wake up every day doing what they love. In this episode we chat about mindset shifts + practices for high-level entrepreneurs, internal business strategies that helped her go from freelancer to business owner + productivity hacks to focus on scaling your business. We also chat about why and how Jill will retire her husband (a topic I love to chat about) and how she manifested her dream home. This interview is probably one of my favorites to date and I think it will be yours too.
This is definitely the top question that I get from you guys, so I thought it deserved it’s own podcast episode. When it comes to putting prices on your website, there are two different views on it and in today’s episode I’m sharing those two very different views and my personal opinion on this topic that I think will have you making a change to your website immediately.
50 episodes!! Woo hoo! Recording these episodes up to now has been so much fun and to celebrate you and this amazing community I thought it’d be fun to do a Q&A. The questions that you sent in are so good and I’m so excited to dive into them. From business to finances to relationships, we’re getting into it today.
Linsey Levine is the founder and CEO of Lindsey Shae Consulting, a legal consultant for small business owners. She knows that as a small business, conventional legal services can be expensive and aren't necessarily crafted to our needs. With this, she has created services that are made to protect small businesses and allow them to continue to grow their businesses.
In today's episode, I interview Linsey asking her all of the absolute must-knows that small businesses need to know when it comes to anything legal.
We cover:
- Why you needed to implement a contract, like yesterday + what should be on there.
The first steps to take to protect your small business legally + avoid big conflict.
Whether or not to trademark your business.
The biggest mistakes small business owners are making with their legals + how to avoid them.
BONUS EPISODE! January 2021 was my best month in business to date and I thought, “why not celebrate with you?”. In this episode I’m sharing how to turn what seems like a slow month into your best month ever, happenings with the Current team, a behind the scenes look at our new rebrand and other random woo-woo things I did this month. I’ll be doing these episodes at the end of every month as a sort of recap and inspiration to help you with whatever you’re working on!
Over the last few years, trailblazers in the wellness space have innovated the way the population views health and have continued to expand healthcare access to people everywhere, increasing the Health and Wellness industry by 6% at least every year making it now a $4.2 trillion market. Now, these growing trends have boomed exponentially and are predicted to not only stay, but are changing the way wellness-focused businesses provide their services.
Fitness studios, gyms, doctors and healers alike got creative in how they’re servicing the high-demand of their customers who are stuck at home and wanting to take control of their health. We saw affordable on-demand workouts everywhere, online counseling sessions become more accessible and people influenced by trendsetters to prioritize living well every day.
So what does this mean for you, wellness entrepreneur? As the appeal for your consumers to take charge of their health continues to increase, it’s important to innovate the way you offer your services to meet them where they’re at. A lot of the routines accumulated over this last year are here to stay and can be built upon to expand your business.
In this episode, I'm sharing health and wellness industry trends to watch in 2021 for wellness entrepreneurs.
Are you ready for some serious systems & operations in today's podcast episode with Dubsado Queen, Nicola Peters?? We're chatting all things operations & systems using specifically Dubsado.
If you've ever listened/watched/witnessed one of my self-proclaimed Ted Talks on systems, then you'll know that Dubsado is behind 100% of the client systems we have at Current. I've said a million times before, it's the most important way to scale your business.
If you feel like you're constantly writing the same email over and over, have trouble following up with leads, your on-boarding process is a mess or non-existent - this episode is for you!
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I think it's safe to say that 2020 was a year no one was expecting. And while everyone has their qualms with last year and reasons to be excited for a quote-on-quote "fresh start", this was a different new year than most. Typically, I'm super excited for a new year. After a few weeks off from the holidays, there's nothing I love more than walking into my office with new projects and new goals.
This year was different. I planned differently. I started differently. I feel differently. And in the first episode of 2021, I'm sharing random thoughts on the new year, deep reflections from 2020 and manifestations I'm hoping to continue to work on.
Gabrielle Laura is a online business coach and podcast host who specializes in helping aspiring entrepreneurs build the confidence and business game plan they need to break free from their 9-5’s. After getting laid off in the middle of a pandemic after working miserably in corporate America for 5 years, she had no choice but to make her online business work. She now has a deep passion for helping people add more control and freedom to their lives. You're going to love this insightful, inspiring, and fun conversation with Gabby!
Refining my client process is the reason I was able to scale to a multiple six-figure online business. In part one, I talked about onboarding, brand direction, and logo design. Today, we're talking about collateral (including a brand guide!), web design, and offboarding. Be sure to take notes and massive action, as you're going to learn a lot in part two.
Running an agency is unlike any business model out there. There are hours of client work, tons of moving parts to every project, design files, revisions, and there's all the normal business stuff like marketing, contracts, and invoices. So how can you do it all while offering a seamless experience for your clients?
A better client process creates stronger boundaries with clients and helps you more easily delegate tasks to different team members. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly what our process looks like at Current Design Studio and the different tools and resources I use to help with project management. Whether you’re building an agency or not, this episode will be super valuable (so much so that it’s split into two episodes)!
Caitlin Durning is the owner of a social media management and consulting company, Meraki Media, giving you the tools and confidence you need to succeed online. In this episode, I pick Caitlin's brain about all things Instagram - the dreaded algorithm, content that engages your ideal client, hashtags 101, what to focus on (and what not to focus on), and how to manage your mental health online.
Caitlin is truly in the business of making your presence on Instagram more authentic. I took a full page of notes during this episode. It is so packed with knowledge and is a great episode for any entrepreneur to tune into. I hope you enjoy!
Our client experience at Current Design Studio is hands down what sets us apart from other branding and web design studios. And after doubling our revenue this year and growing to a team of 3, I did a whole overhaul of the way we manage our client relationships.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing why it’s important to elevate or even HAVE a client experience, how to go about implementing a CRM system, and what platforms are best for different industries.
You’re going to want to listen to this whole episode because it’s full of great tips you’re going to want to return to.
"Why do I need branding?" is an objection I hear from designers all the time. Branding is why you buy that specific $130 pair of leggings, are loyal to your local coffee shop, and make buying decisions based on aesthetics & ethics. That is all branding.
But what makes a solid brand? What is the true value of branding for your business? This is what I'm exploring in today's episode.
Health and wellness has played a huge role in how I show up as a business owner and I want that for you too. If you are constantly hustling, not sleeping enough, and failing to put yourself first, I'm sharing my best tips and tricks on how to set yourself up for success when it comes to your health and wellbeing as an entrepreneur.
In this week's episode, I'm rounding up my top resources and tools that I use every day to run my business. I'm also sharing some that are specific to the coaching and wellness space.
"I welcome all things that life has to offer with ease and flow." This mantra has completely opened up my mindset after experiencing so many intense highs and lows, which I'll get into in today's episode. To start, we had to move out of our apartment unexpectedly, we lost an offer on a house, and my computer crashed. But shortly after embracing that mantra and getting in the right frame of mind, so many amazing things began happening. I got engaged and we found our dream home! In this episode, I'm going to share how to balance life and business in a professional, effective, and graceful way when you run into big life changes, and how I've been staying grounded through it all!
Today we’re going to talk about all things copywriting with strategist Kayla Dean, from your website to your social media. She started her business, the Literary Co. in 2018 and since then has been turning brand stories into transformational copy that supports businesses for years to come. We talk about how to write your about page and be more unique with your copy, and the biggest mistakes she sees entrepreneurs making. You'll also learn how important copy is when working with a designer.
There is no reason you shouldn't be obsessed with your clients. In fact, a lot of my clients have turned into close confidantes and business besties. In today's episode, I'm going to help you work better with your ideal client and avoid working with difficult clients, plus I'll share the horror stories I've experienced and how to break up with clients who aren't the right fit. This episode is action-packed!
Kari is the Founder + CEO of Feathered Arrow, a creative company specializing in wedding planning and design, lifestyle photography, and prints for your home. She is also the host of The Local Table, a podcast for entrepreneurs. In this episode, we're talking about entrepreneurship, finding your ideal client, the joy of missing out, and how to have compassion for yourself.
What should be on your services page? Should you include your prices on your website? What is the best way to position your programs and services so that your ideal customer will want to buy them? These are questions I get allll the time and I'm going to be answering them in this episode!
Your services page is arguably the most important page on your website so you want to make sure it's clear, concise, and straight to the point. If you're ready to convert casual website visitors into high-paying clients, this is the episode for you.
Are you ready to make an impact and illuminate your purpose with a beautiful brand design or an all-inclusive, custom website? Learn how you can work with me here. Or send me a DM!
I'm so excited for you to hear this conversation with Jemima-Faye Goodall, an online personal mentor, two-time global business owner, and the founder of Coco Creative, a brand building and marketing agency.
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Are you ready to make an impact and illuminate your purpose with a beautiful brand design or an all-inclusive, custom website? Learn how you can work with me here. Or send me a DM!
Quick, easy, and effective systems are the key to staying organized, efficient, and on track to scaling your business. This episode has been highly requested and in this jam-packed episode, I'm covering all of the things: why you need systems in your business, the areas you need to focus on first for systems-building, and I'll offer a behind the scenes peek into my top resources and tools to implement these systems.
Save 15% on Showit website templates when you use code DESIGN15. This code will apply to anything in my shop! Payment plans are now available and new templates are coming in August.
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A beautiful Instagram feed is one of the keys to boosting your authority, building trust, and attracting new followers and potential clients. Have you ever looked at someone’s Instagram feed that had a stylish aesthetic and thought to yourself, “Mine will never look like that!”? Don’t worry, because in today’s episode, I’m sharing 7 ways to brand your Instagram to stand out online. This episode is not about growing your account to 10,000 followers. We’re focusing solely on the design elements that matter.
Save 15% on Showit website templates when you use code DESIGN15. This code will apply to anything in my shop! Payment plans are now available and new templates are coming in August.
Join the Behind the Design Facebook Group, where I teach free live mini trainings every Friday and help you reach your goals.
Are you ready to make an impact and illuminate your purpose with a beautiful brand design or an all-inclusive, custom website? Learn how you can work with me here.
Want to know the trick to establishing a solid brand photoshoot that ends with amazing photos? It starts with planning, and I have the process down to a T after working with dozens of brand photographers. In this episode, I'm sharing why you need brand photos and the exact tangible steps you need to take to plan your next or first photoshoot.
Your website should hands down be your #1 salesperson. People buy into programs, products, and coaches every single day. If your clients aren't knocking down your door and you're falling short on your income goals, this episode is for you. I'm sharing how to create a high-converting sales page on your website and how to structure it in a way that your offers actually sell.
Chanel Sonego is a marketing strategist and the founder of LEVEL (formerly Dames Collective), a nationwide networking group for this generation's leaders. When she's not connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs or hanging out with her pup in San Diego, I can almost guarantee she's sipping on a fancy margarita! Chanel and I met when our businesses were just starting out and that quickly evolved into the biz bestie friendship we have today. I'm so excited for you to hear this conversation.
It blows my mind that I'm just now creating an entire episode on outsourcing, because outsourcing was THE first step I took to scale my business to 6-figures. When I started building out my team, I hit my first 5-figure month. Outsourcing is hands down my secret weapon to scaling to 6-figures and beyond! When you outsource, you stay in your genius zone and free up your time to concentrate on moving your business forward. In this episode, we're going to cover tangible, itty bitty steps to begin the journey of building your team - where to start, what tasks to outsource, and the first steps to take.
The journey of entrepreneurship comes with a rollercoaster of emotions, clients, revenue, ideas. It doesn't care whether it's summer, the holidays, 85 degrees outside, your mom's birthday, or a pandemic. What you do in your business now can and will affect your business 30, 60, and even 90 days from now.
So when you're in a slow season of business, although frustrating and definitely uneasy, it's important to get ahead of it quickly, to not lose momentum. In today's episode, I'm sharing some mindset tips to focus on in the slow season of business so when it's over, you come out stronger than ever.
Let's get to it.
You're in for a serious treat with this episode. Frances is a reiki master, energy healer, tarot card reader, yoga teacher, and health coach who specializes in guiding freedom seekers to live their dream lives in blissful alignment. This conversation gets super deep and covers so many interesting topics, from how to channel your guides, to ditching your 9-5 and building an unconventional business. Let's dive in!
Being "busy" is not a sustainable way to define your lifestyle. Let's be honest - all entrepreneurs are busy. Especially when you're starting and growing a business, you're wearing all the hats - accountant, social media manager, customer service support, sales, you name it!
So what if you could shift your mindset from being busy and frazzled to productive, efficient, and accomplished?
I want to show you how! In this episode, I'm sharing 4 powerful shifts I practice in my own business that will help you find an energetic flow state in your day while avoiding burnout and turning productivity into your superpower.
The vision for Current Design Studio came to me in the midst of my 200-hour yoga teacher training. Hands down, those 3 months were the pivotal transformation that inspired the life and business I have now.
If you're feeling a little stuck, I can tell you one thing for sure: the answers you are seeking can be found in stillness. And in today's episode, I'm talking about the impact that meditation, mindfulness, and manifestation can have and how easily these practices can be incorporated into your life right now (even if you're a newbie!)
I’m so excited to introduce you to Nicole Cramer, a sales coach for health coaches and the owner of Healthy Steps with Nicole. A lot of people dread talking about sales, and as a lifelong athlete, Nicole never could have imagined that she’d be where she is today.
In this episode, you’ll learn about sales mindset, the energetic exchange of money, the weird coincidence that happened after she splurged on a new car, and how to overcome objections on discovery calls.
Nicole is a wealth of knowledge, so be sure to have your notebook out, because I have a feeling you’re going to need it!
Inspirational moodboards and color palettes are everywhere on Pinterest and Instagram. They are so beautiful, you may have thought, "I want one for my business!”
So in today’s episode, I’m going to talk about why you need a moodboard for your business, the resources I use to create moodboards and color palettes, and how to leverage one as a tool for your business to continue to brand yourself. This is a fun one, so let's get to it.
It's one thing to have a beautifully designed website, but if it doesn't function properly and it doesn't convert, then it doesn't matter. These five pillars to a high-converting website are tried and true, after doing tons of market research (everything from Facebook Polls, to Instagram Lives, to going through multiple online courses).
You might be surprised to hear that these five pillars have nothing to do with fonts, mood boards, and your site's overall design. We're going to explore the importance of positioning, so you can make sales happen! Let's get to it.
Are you overwhelmed at the thought of deciding which website platform is right for you and your business? Lucky for you, over the years I’ve built websites on many different platforms and I’m going to break down the top website platforms and the pros and cons for each.
Get ready for the nitty gritty on Wordpress, Wix, SquareSpace, Showit, and Kajabi, how to prepare for your research, and the biggest, most common mistakes I see people make when they pick a website platform.
All of our plug-and-play website templates are on sale for 50% off! I want to help you transform your business during these challenging times. No code is necessary - the discount will be automatically applied!
This month I celebrated my 27th birthday, and I thought it would be fun to bring you into my personal life and share how the last year has been for me. I did a lot of thoughtful reflection and meditation before this episode to culminate all of my thoughts, downloads, biggest wins, and 10 powerful lessons that I learned.
You've probably heard a million times that branding is absolutely essential to drive forward the success of your business. But you might be wondering, "Why?" In this episode, I'll be answering questions like: How do you know when it's time to invest in branding? How will having quality branding actually make me money? I'll also dig into limiting beliefs around branding and how it holds you back from achieving your business goals, and the psychological breakdown of what having a strong brand does for your business.
This episode starts with mindset breakthroughs and ends with journal prompts to help you understand why now - not tomorrow, not a year from now - is the time to invest in branding.
This has been a long-awaited episode, and I am so excited to introduce you to my business coach, Jessica Marx. Jessica is a Business & Sales Growth Strategist who helps female entrepreneurs turn their passion and purpose into massive profit.
She is my secret weapon in business and biggest cheerleader. She has helped me personally implement, hire, and scale my business to 6-figures. You'll learn why taking the leap to invest in a coach is the key to hitting your first 6-figures (and changing your life), how Jessica balances running her coaching empire and being a Mom of 2-year old twins, the money mindset shift you have to make before you work with a coach, and how to approach the investment. Plus, she shares what CEO Mondays are and how they are a total gamechanger. Let's dive in!
If you have no idea where to even start with search engine optimization or you’re wondering WHY you even need SEO in the first place, this episode is for you! In today’s episode, you’ll hear my conversation with SEO and Pinterest Strategist, Julia of Julia Renee Consulting.
We chat about the importance of consistent content creation, why you absolutely need to have a website (because you never know when IG is going to crash… again) and how the riches are in the niches. Julia is a wealth of knowledge and I know you are going to love Julia’s simple and approachable way of targeting your ideal client through SEO.
We have a couple of spots open for Spring 2020 clients! Are you ready to make an impact and illuminate your purpose with a beautiful brand design or an all-inclusive, custom website? Grab one of my final branding spots for April. Or send me a DM!
You can blame it on Mercury In Retrograde, the full moon, or the Instagram algorithm - whatever you think the cause is, overwhelm as an entrepreneur is a real struggle that can make you feel frustrated, misaligned, and downright upset.
I felt called to share these tips today because this is a common theme I’ve noticed among my business besties, clients, and myself as well. Overwhelm is not talked about often enough!
So let’s get ahead of the overwhelm before it drives you completely crazy. I get it - sometimes we want to make things look easy breezy, but let’s face it - being an entrepreneur is tough and we all have our moments.
In this episode, I’m sharing my 9 favorite tips to combat overwhelm.
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Boundaries.... dun dun dun... one of the biggest struggles of any small business owner. Our business and personal lives are so intertwined and it's hard to put boundaries in place, especially if some of your clients become your friends in the process. Don't ever forget that you are the boss and by following the advice I'm about to share, you'll ensure your sanity and happiness! In this episode, you'll learn how to set boundaries and why it's important using tips that I'm still actively implementing today.
Are you ready to make an impact and illuminate your purpose with a beautiful brand design or an all-inclusive, custom website? Grab one of my branding spots for April. Visit CurrentDesignStudio.com.
This is the burning question I get from so many people when asking about running or starting a successful business - how do you get your clients? Over the last 2.5 years of being in business, I have tried a variety of different tactics. Some have proved to be successful and some, not so much. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 tried and true ways you can implement in your business right now to consistently generate new leads, along with other helpful tips, resources and nuggets of advice to bring in new clients consistently.
Evolving my spiritual practice has given me less stress, more grounding, and the confidence to show up more authentically as a leader in the brand design and wellness space. I have always been a spiritual person in my personal life, but when it came to my business, I always separated the two. It wasn’t until the last few years that I realized integrating it was the key to my success as a business owner.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing the importance of intertwining your spirituality with your business and how having reiki healers, tarot card readers, and health coaches as clients helped me evolve my own practice.
Are you ready to make an impact and illuminate your purpose with a beautiful brand design or an all-inclusive, custom website? Grab one of my branding spots. Visit CurrentDesignStudio.com.
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Every business owner wants to hit that first $100K, right? In full transparency, last year was my 2nd full year in business and the first year I hit that coveted 6-figure mark as an entrepreneur.
So in this episode, I’m sharing the six things I did that I directly correlate to more than doubling my revenue. You'll learn tangible takeaways you can implement right now that will have a powerful impact on your bottom line, like:
- The importance of knowing your numbers (and working backwards to achieve your revenue goals).
- The unexpected perks of investing in high-level business coaches and masterminds.
- And how outsourcing as little as 5 hours a week will save you so.much.time (and give you hours and hours back that you can pour into your business).
Are you ready to make an impact and illuminate your purpose with a beautiful brand design or an all-inclusive, custom website? Grab one of my branding spots for April. Visit CurrentDesignStudio.com.
The topic of today’s episode was put together on branding mistakes my clients have been making FOR YEARS before working with me and I know you, my friend, are no exception. I see these mistakes every single day when I’m on Instagram, Facebook, shopping, EVERYWHERE. And I want to put a stop to it now. In this episode, I’ll outline the top 3 mistakes I know you’re making with your branding and what you can implement right now in order to develop a high-converting brand that not only you can have, but absolutely deserve.
The reason you started your own business, rather than work a regular nine to five was for more freedom, so why is it that the further along in business we get, the less time we take off? OR when we do take time off we feel guilty about it? Traveling while running a business does not need to be stressful!
I think this guilt comes from lack of planning, so in today’s episode, I am sharing what I do to travel to places all over the world without having to sacrifice the integrity of my business, while keeping clients happy and continuing to grow my business while sipping mojitos in Bali. Whether you want to take a longer trip or a quick getaway, these tips will ensure that you get the rejuvenating and recharging time off you deserve.
So excited for you to hear this episode. Chelsea and I have been working together all year on her brand and website, but we also support each other as business owners (as we're in the same group coaching program!) It's been such a fun year working together and it's no surprise that Chelsea and I quickly became business besties in the process. This episode has lots of nuggets for you to walk away with!
It’s not enough to just have goals, you have to have inspired and intentional action on how you’re going to achieve them. In today’s episode I am sharing the exact process that I use to not just set goals, but the action plan on how you’re going to make them happen. This episode is packed with tangible action steps you can take right now in order to make 2020 your best year of business. So, if you’re ready to seriously uplevel this year - this episode is for you.
Productivity Planner: https://currentdesignstudio.com/productivity-planner
Template Shop: https://currentdesignstudio.com/template-collection
Contact: https://currentdesignstudio.com/contact
It’s a tale as old as time, well at least in our time, “you can’t pour from an empty cup.” Before you are able to serve others, you must serve yourself first and in today’s episode we’re going over the importance of a morning ritual and the 3 steps to take in order to establish one that works for you and your lifestyle. A morning ritual sets you up for success every single day by increasing your awareness for more productivity, giving you the opportunity to set your priorities for the day and ultimately reducing your stress. In turn it allows you to show up as your best self for you and your clients. So grab a cup of mushroom coffee and throw on your favorite pair of Lulu’s and let’s get to it.
Mentioned links:
Productivity Planner: https://currentdesignstudio.com/productivity-planner
Template Shop: https://currentdesignstudio.com/template-collection
Contact: https://currentdesignstudio.com/contact
Guided Meditation: https://www.headspace.com/
Ritual Tracker: https://www.stridesapp.com/
Creating a website might seem like the most daunting thing on your to-do list. There are so many different things you can focus on, so where do you even start?
Most of my clients usually come to me after months of trying to DIY their website with this exact problem and I know they’re not the only ones.
In this episode, we’re going over the top 3 most important pages to focus on on your coaching website to turn visitors into paying clients. Whether you’ve been wanting to start creating a website and have felt too paralyzed to start or you’ve already started and feel like your website is a mess, this episode is going to give exactly what you need to focus on to create a high-converting website.
If you enjoyed this episode, it would help a lot if you subscribe, rate and leave a review, but also if you just want to share your story with me, send me a message on IG @current.designstudio. I’m so excited to be here and I can’t wait to connect with you every Wednesday! See you in the next episode.
In today’s episode I am diving in to how to ditch your 9-5 mindset and how to rewrite your limiting beliefs you might not even know are holding you back from success. We’re talking the stigma of “shoulds” and “supposed to’s” around your work, defining what success means to you and restructuring your days to work for you, rather than against you. Mastering your Mindset is the key to success in entrepreneurship and this topic is something I don’t think is talked about enough.
If you enjoyed this episode, it would help a lot if you subscribe, rate and leave a review, but also if you just want to share your story with me, send me a message on IG @current.designstudio. I’m so excited to be here and I can’t wait to connect with you every Wednesday! See you in the next episode.
I am so excited you’re here! I’ve been an avid podcast listener since Serial came out 5 years ago, so I’m so excited to be able to share and collaborate with you on a new platform I love!
This first episode I thought it would be fun to share with you my journey of how I went from cubicle zombie to CEO because I think many of you can relate to my story. I’ve never shared the full story of how I got started, maybe on Instagram a little bit or my email list, so I thought this would be perfect to do as the introduction because it’s really the foundation of what this podcast is about: the stories, experiments, and tools that are behind the scenes in building an authentic, purposeful brand.
You know, you see these people you follow on Instagram and you’re like, 'ugh I want to be like them” or 'how can I do that?' Well, it’s so possible for you and Behind the Design is serving as a raw, authentic platform for what it takes to go after your dreams no matter your circumstance, your education or what you think is possible because it all is.
For me, entrepreneurship created a life of freedom and abundance and allows me to wake up everyday and do what I love, so if I can inspire, motivate and support you in doing the same every episode, then I’ve accomplished what I’ve set out to achieve.
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If you enjoyed this episode, it would help a lot if you subscribe, rate and leave a review, but also if you just want to share your story with me, send me a message on IG @current.designstudio. I’m so excited to be here and I can’t wait to connect with you every Wednesday! See you in the next episode.