Ask Briar: Recent Episodes
Briar Harvey
Welcome to Ask Briar, the show where we ask and answer all of life's most interesting questions. For all those times when you wished you could ask Google a follow-up question.
In this episode, we're decolonizing Thanksgiving with Alison Tedford. Since we're all homeschooling now, we can have super fun conversations about Thanksgiving and colonization (without ruining the holiday). We'll tell you how.
Welcome to Ask Briar, the show where we ask and answer all of life's most interesting questions. For all those times when you wished you could ask Google a follow-up question.
In this episode, we're talking about starting over. How do you reinvent yourself? How do you reinvent your life and business? The answer is, one step at a time.
Welcome to Ask Briar, the show where we ask and answer all of life's most interesting questions. For all those times when you wished you could ask Google a follow-up question.
In this episode, we're talking about learned helplessness, learning hopefulness, and how to cultivate joy.
Welcome to Ask Briar, the show where we ask and answer all of life's most interesting questions. For all those times when you wished you could ask Google a follow-up question.
In this show, we're looking at chronic illness, and how to create systems for it. We'll talk about dealing with chronic illness, permanent disability, and the unpredictable nature of caring for those bodies.
Welcome to Ask Briar, the show where we ask and answer all of life's most interesting questions. For all those times when you wished you could ask Google a follow-up question.
On today's show, we're addressing one of my most frequently asked questions. How do I feed these ravaging hordes of children when they're home all the time? So today, I'm talking about meal planning, meal prep, and the equality of food.
Welcome to Ask Briar, the show where we ask and answer all of life's most interesting questions. For all those times when you wished you could ask Google a follow-up question.
In this episode, we're talking about maintaining your political sanity. How to stay informed, how to make decisions, and how to keep from going crazy.
Welcome to Ask Briar, the show where we ask and answer all of life's most interesting questions. For all those times when you wished you could ask Google a follow-up question.
In this show, we talk about how we attract people who are actually ready to buy. And how do we carve out space in our environment? Plus an announcement!
Welcome to Ask Briar, the show where we ask and answer all of life's most interesting questions. For all those times when you wished you could ask Google a follow-up question.
In this episode, we're talking about closing the gap between prospect and product. What are ways we can move people through our funnel in the fewest steps possible? Without being gross about it. Plus, more thoughts on creating sanctuaries.
In this episode we're unboxing my latest CauseBox subscription, talking about Micro seasons, and covering some basics for freelance writers. We're taking a closer look at the joy and simple pleasure of buying yourself gifts, how observing the micro seasons can help you feel more connected and grounded, and how to find work as a freelance writer without going to sites like Upwork.
Causebox (now Alltrue): https://alltrue.com/
72 Seasons App (Google Play): https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
72 Seasons App (Apple): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/72-seas...
If you would like the resource mentioned during the episode for Freelance Writers, send us a quick email and I'll get that to you asap: briar [at] briarharvey [dot] com
In this special episode we're talking about Grief, the fact it's heavy, it stacks, and how to handle that. I also share my own story of grief and how I've walked through carrying that.
No questioners, no additional resources today. Just the story and what we do with it.
You're making your sales funnel too hard. Today, I'm gonna take one apart for you live. This is how you map a simple funnel to nurture people from unaware to client/customer.
Chima Mmeje joins us to figure out how to sell more retainer clients and work through her funnel.
Where you can find Chima Mmeje:
https://www.facebook.com/antego
https://twitter.com/chimammeje?lang=en
https://zenithcopy.com/author/chima/p...
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chima-mme...
In this episode we're talking about Planning and Procrastiplanning (Procrastinating by planning), how to tell the difference, and what to do about it. We go over how to set goals, where they fit in, and the value of being realistic about your timeframes.
Questioner Asks: "How do I tell when I am planning vs just playing in my project management software?"
Mentioned in this Episode: Momentum Planner: https://www.productiveflourishing.com...
It's a very special episode of Ask Briar today, as I answer some questions about homeschooling, and why we chose this path. After almost 15 years, I feel like I almost have a handle on this one.
Mentioned in this episode:
Hardcore History: https://www.dancarlin.com/ Revolutions
Mike Duncan: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revolutions/id703889772
Life of Fred: https://www.lifeoffred.uniquemath.com/
Tides of History: https://wondery.com/shows/tides-of-history/
In this episode we're talking about the difficulty in delegating and letting go of tasks, when to automate vs when to hire a person, and the "perfect system" for project management.
Alison asks "How do I let things go and give them to a VA, when I'm a control freak and want to do everything?"
You can find Alison on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonwarlitner/ and her company Cherry River CBD at https://www.cherryriver.net/
Jocelyn asks "Where do you draw the line between automation and human participation?"
You can find Jocelyn J. Kopac at https://www.jocelynjkopac.com/
Then we received a question about which project management programs are best for automation.
In this episode we talk about productivity, time, buckets, and reward systems. Then I answer a question on household management and not winding up with the majority of the chores.
Correction to Episode 5: Kajabi is not owned by Jeff Walker, it's owned by a friend of Jeff Walker.
High Priestess Contessa asks "How can I better manage my time and productivity?" We talk about buckets, the importance of a good reward system, and writing down the next step.
You can find High Priestess Contessa at https://contessalouise.com/
I then talk about Rituals and Routines in response to a question about how I manage household chores and routines when both I and my husband work. The question was "How do you maintain separation so that you're not doing the lion's share of the chores?"
In this episode Jenn Robbins and I talk about funnels from tech to tactics to strategy.
Jenn Robbins asks "What are your go-to tech tools? And what do you really think about Clickfunnels?" We also talk about funnels more generally and the strategy that goes into creating a good one.
You can find Jenn Robbins at https://jennrobbins.com
Mentioned in the show:
Alexandra Franzen: http://www.alexandrafranzen.com/
Thrive: Themes https://thrivethemes.com
ThriveCart: https://thrivecart.com/
In this episode we're talking about Niching down (and when its the right time to do so), Imposter Syndrome, and being productive with your time when you're creative and don't want to be boxed in.
Mentioned in the show: "Belonging" by Toko-pa Turner
Gillian asks how to narrow down her niche and stop being so vague about who she's talking to.
You can find Gillian at https://www.taithcopywritinguk.com/
Anonymous writer sent in the question "How can I get over imposter syndrome?"
Kelly Dawn asks "For someone who is creative and wants to lead their days intuitively, what are your tips for staying organised enough to get everything done without getting boxed into a schedule?"
You can find Kelly Dawn at:
https://kellydawn.co/
https://www.facebook.com/iamkellydawn https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewitchrevolutionwithkellydawn
In this episode I take a little while to talk about life, business and the importance of embracing imperfection. Then Alison joins us to ask about when to implement funnels and what mistakes to avoid.
First I take a moment to introduce myself and my business journey so far. (And why Ask Briar exists!)
Alison Tedford asks "Is it ever too early to start integrating funnels into your business? What are the biggest mistakes people make when making decisions about automating their marketing?"
You can find Alison Tedford at https://www.aljazeera.com/profile/alison-tedford.html and http://www.sparklyshoesandsweatdrops.com/
In this episode we're talking about Questions and Asking Questions (with a side order of Acting).
Jessica Lemmons asks "How do you combat the deer-in-headlights feeling when you want to ask a question and your mind goes blank?" You can find her at https://copysparkle.com/ and on Instagram @copysparkle.
The Planners we talk about:
Briar's Planner
Jessica's Planner
Welcome to Ask Briar, the show where we ask and answer all of life's most interesting questions. For all those times when you wished you could ask Google a follow-up question.
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In this episode, Heather Craik asks "When you have a new business that you're bringing to the world, how do you go from brand new baby audience to traction?" You can find her at: https://salesrpg.com/
High Priestess Contessa asks "How do I make magic more accessible to the business world?" You can find her at https://contessalouise.com/
Autumn answers a question from Briar about what makes Improv so intimidating for people. You can find her at https://grumpygrammarian.com/