The Biz Birthday Bash Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Productivity Possums: Why You Aren't Getting Things Done Sep 03, 2019

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If you feel like you can't get diddly-squat done in your biz, then we think we might know the culprit: the dreaded PRODUCTIVITY POSSUMS. These little varmints are the things that make you, *ahem*, play dead in your biz. (GUYS, there are so many.) We're sharing how to kick those critters out of your trashcans with some possum repellent so you can get back to getting things DONE and move your business forward.

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How to Take Your Biz to the Next Level Aug 27, 2019

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First things first, let's get this out of the way: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE STATIONER'S SUMMIT! Go register immediately, and then come back and listen. https://www.stationerssummit.com/earlybird

Whew, okay now that that's done, here's what you can expect from this episode. We are diving into things you can do RIGHT NOW to level up your business. In this industry, perception is half the battle. We're sharing how you can start taking advantage of that marketing strategy and take it up a notch with some simple tips.

Working with a Planner as a Stationer - feat. Ciarra Rouwhorst Aug 20, 2019

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If you're working with wedding clients, it's inevitable you'll be working side-by-side with a planner for a client. In our experience, planners can be a the most wonderful ally (yay!) or they can create a little extra tension (boo!). We brought on fine artist and stationer Ciarra Rouwhorst of Ciarra Claire Fine Art to share her expertise about how to work with a planner without sacrificing your artistic integrity and how some planner relationships turn out to be pure gold and a solid friendship!

Sending Referrals to Other Creatives & Why it Helps Your Biz Aug 13, 2019

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We get it — it's tempting to "keep all that biz to yourself" but what if we told you that your business could actually GROW with referrals? We're not saying you have to give away your perfect clients (you work hard to get them!), but we want to share how referrals have helped us refine our business, grow our community and pinpoint our styles and design aesthetic. We're talking about why you SHOULD be handing off the work that doesn't fit your style/budget/timeline and then we explain the how-to details with email examples, wording for your lead and the true value of community vs. competition.

Q & Cake #7 Aug 06, 2019

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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about one-on-one lessons, utilizing pre-orders in your biz, what to do when you don't have time for your client's day-of details, outsourcing printing, and our favorite social media platform. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!

The Inside Scoop on Starting & Running a Podcast Jul 30, 2019

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When we first started the podcast, we thought it would be way harder than it actually was! (We can't stress this enough: Google is your friend!) We share our initial fears about being podcast hosts and our game plan for creating a podcast launch that was sustainable for both of us, plus the EXACT steps we took to get started and how you can do the same. We'll also be talking about podcast equipment, how to host your podcast, the tech side of things, and why niching down in the podcast community can be the best way to grow.

Prioritizing Self Care in Your Biz - feat. Taryn Sutherland Gross Jul 23, 2019

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When you're working your booty off to nurture your biz, it can be really hard to take some time to nurture YOURSELF. Today we're talking with Taryn Sutherland Gross from Twinkle and Toast about why making self-care a habit should be non-negotiable and dispelling the myth that self-care is selfish. We discuss how self-care leads to a business that allows you to serve, share and give MORE of yourself by prioritizing peace over hustle, and flip the script by brainstorming ways you can love on your clients by offering a form of self-care for others. YOU are the most important tool in your biz, so why not start treating yourself like it?

Six Stressful Stationery Snafus and Snappy Solutions Jul 16, 2019

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This episode is brought to you by the letter S...and a whole of lot of mistakes. As a stationer, you're dealing with a process that's chock-full of moving parts and problem-solving, so we're tackling the six most common snafus we've run into with snappy solutions that will leave you saying ""I got this"" instead of ""oh crap!""

Imposter Syndrome: The Monster Within Jul 09, 2019

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Ahh dreaded imposter syndrome (dun dun dunnn!): we've all felt it in one way or another. The fear of being "found out" can be crippling, and we've learned to recognize what leads us down the road of self-doubt and how to make a U-turn back into positivity. Imposter syndrome manifests itself differently (perfectionism, feeling like a fraud, anger/frustration), so we're opening up about what it looks like and how to punch it in the face for good, even if it comes creeping back in with the things that are foundational for our biz. Plus we share why having imposter syndrome can sometimes be a GOOD thing! We want to remind you that you are always enough, so kick those negative thoughts to the curb! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training

Q & Cake #6 Jul 02, 2019

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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about sending proposals, mailing suites, the proofing process, advertising, and drop shipping vs. inventory when it comes to products. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!