The Biz Birthday Bash Podcast

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Contracts for Stationers Apr 16, 2019

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Tired of hacking together your contract with Google searches, recommendations, and generic templates? We've got you! The Custom Stationery Contract is a lawyer-reviewed & approved document that handles all the "what-ifs" of the stationery industry — because let's be real, things can get messy when it comes to clients and paper. We know we because we've BEEN THERE TOO! Today, we're chatting about how The Custom Stationery Contract covered our booties, protected our biz and set up an expectation of professionalism and WHY you 100% need a contract. After all, a great contract is he secret to success in this industry, and BONUS: this one is affordable too. Get The Custom Stationery Contract: https://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/contract 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

The Styled Shoot Success Myth Apr 09, 2019

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It's time to dispel the myth: styled shoots are NOT the catalyst to calligraphy & stationery fame! We're opening up about our experiences with styled shoots, the results we've seen from them (spoiler alert: it's not clients), and why we abandoned them in our biz. But hey, we want you to do what's right for YOU, so we're also sharing how to get the most out of a styled shoot by troubleshooting common issues, like managing expectations and designing for scaleability. 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

Building Relationships with Wedding Vendors - feat. Morgan Mendez Apr 02, 2019

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We're bringing in photographer Morgan Mendez of Lady Ilg Photography for insight on how to create mutually beneficial and respectful relationships with other wedding vendors and the burden of responsibility for photographers. She sets the standard for creating a true team atmosphere and loving her clients well! And yep, we ask her the tough questions: why is it SO hard to get photos back from a wedding day? As stationers, we get how frustrating it can be when photographers don't share, but Morgan explains how other vendors can work together and the best ways to approach the "photos, please!" request.

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The "Friends & Family" Discount Mar 26, 2019

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It's inevitable: your friends and fam are going to expect deals when you start a business, and it's definitely a touchy subject! We're all about generosity and giving, but here's the deal: it needs to be on your own terms. We share our favorite ways to combat the dreaded discount expectation, how to respond to emails asking for cheaper rates and our personal policies when it comes to our closest circle asking for free or discounted work. We're also drilling down to the root of the issue: lack of confidence when presenting pricing. You're worth it, and you deserve to be paid!

Q & Cake #3 Mar 19, 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 regarding raising your prices, providing original artwork for your clients, finding a reliable printer, dealing with burnout and if it's even possible to make a living as a stationer. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!

What Do We Actually Do Every Day? Mar 12, 2019

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Sure, we do a lot of the same things, but our day-to-day tasks? They look totally different! We're chatting about how we structure and plan our daily to-do's and how we spend our time Monday through Friday (and sometimes Saturday and Sunday too.) This #nofilter peek into the every day structure of our businesses highlights the differences between being task-oriented and time-oriented. (And in Cami's case: snack-oriented.)

Let's Talk About Etsy, Baby! Mar 05, 2019

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Should you be on Etsy or on your own website? We weigh the pros and cons of each and share the strategies we use when it comes to growing our retail presence. Plus we're breaking down the misconceptions about selling your art online and how creating a brand identity should be your focus when it comes to getting those repeat customers. Listen in to get the best of both worlds and double your cha-chings.

Live Events for Artists - Are They Right for You? Feb 26, 2019

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You've seen your favorite artists and calligraphers working their magic in stores and partnering with big brands for events. But the question is: HOW does this even happen? We're opening up about how you can do live events, how to price for your time and the pros and cons of being an "in-person artist."

How to Find Vendors Feb 19, 2019

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It's a question we get asked all the time: "Were did you get that printed?" And we get it — finding a reputable print vendor can be downright impossible! Not to mention, there are so many different types of vendors to search for. From printers (letterpress, digital, offset, foil, white ink, etc) to ribbon makers and wax seal companies, drop shipping companies, mug printers, envelope suppliers, greeting cards… the list goes on and on! It can be overwhelming to figure out where to start, and sometimes you just feel downright stuck. We're sharing practical tips on how you can source vendors for your biz, how we found our faves, and of course, how you can skip all those steps by joining our newest membership resource: the A-Z Directory. JOIN THE DIRECTORY: http//www.bizbirthdaybash.com/directory

Q & Cake #2 Feb 12, 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 regarding client inspiration for wedding invitations, when to share sneak peeks of wedding invitations on social media, how to plan for working with multiple clients each year (plus how many clients we work with per year), and whether or not you should list your prices on your website. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur! 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

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