The Biz Birthday Bash Podcast

Latest Episodes:

The Truth About Hosting Workshops Feb 05, 2019

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Let's kickstart this episode by saying: WORKSHOPS AIN'T NO JOKE, Y'ALL. Cami & Elisabeth spill the beans on why workshops might not be all they're cracked up to be and how to be prepared when you're planning your own calligraphy or watercolor workshops. From booking a venue to pricing your tickets to getting booties in seats, this episode covers everything you need to know to have a successful, profitable workshop with happy students. (Spoiler alert: give 'em snacks).

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How to Collaborate with a Company Jan 29, 2019

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If you're considering partnering with a company, this episode is for you! Elisabeth shares her experiences on collaborating with companies (both paid and unpaid), the benefits these can add to your creative business and how to perfect your pitch. Cami & Elisabeth also brainstorm how to develop a media kit that will make you look hashtag boss and get you on companies' radars for influencer and affiliate marketing. 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

Tips for Building Your Own Website Jan 22, 2019

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Want to DIY your website but have no idea where to begin? In this episode, Cami & Elisabeth walk you through every step of Website Building 101, from hosting platforms to site design for creative businesses. We share what website builders and templates we recommend, plus SUPER practical tips for a professional yet easy approach to your new site!

The Importance of Failure Jan 15, 2019

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Sometimes we can think of failure as defeat but as a small biz owner, you're going to need these failures in order to grow. Failure SUCKS but it teaches too. When we fail, we're able to make better decisions, tweak and refine our processes, change our offerings, and pivot. In this episode, we're embarrassingly sharing some of our "oh crap" moments and lessons learned, so we can help you can tackle similar challenges instead of backing down. 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 #1 Jan 08, 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 social media for business, how to build a portfolio for the work you want to be hired for, our proudest/worst moments in business, finding your own style, and branding your work. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!

Why "No" is the Best Word Ever Jan 01, 2019

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Louder for the people in the back: say YES to saying NO! In this episode, we dive into the opportunity cost when it comes to saying yes to the projects you aren't 100% excited about and why they need to be "see ya nevers" to make room for your "together forevers". Setting boundaries as your business grows allows you to expand into a profitable creative business that you actually love — which is what we're all about!

What to do if Leads are Ghosting You Jan 01, 2019

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Feeling haunted in your biz? Elisabeth and Cami share strategies on how to take your leads from boo to booked with tips on perfecting your follow-up emails and streamlining your on-boarding process.

Instagram Etiquette; Why Laura Hooper Blocked Elisabeth Jan 01, 2019

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Consider this your not-so-official guidelines for making the most of Instagram. We get REAL honest about the tactics that aren't productive and why sending DMs might be wasting your time when it comes to looking for answers. Elisabeth tells her story about her own mistake and why we should all support each other when it come to proprietary information. 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

Artist or Entrepreneur? Jan 01, 2019

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In this episode, we chat about how we grew up and how each of our dads influenced our own identity (Cami's dad is a watercolor artist, and Elisabeth's dad is entrepreneur in the online business software space). We also discuss the negative connotations of each word, how culture portrays the stereotypical artist and entrepreneur and how our outlook shapes our own creative biz strategy. During this episode we also discuss why it's totally ok to be motivated by money!

How to Go Full-Time with Your Biz Jan 01, 2019

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It's one of our most asked questions, and we get it: it can be super scary to think about quitting your job and going full-time! So how did we make the leap? Both of us have very different stories and very different paths (Elisabeth planned her departure; I was abruptly let go from my job - Cami), and in this episode, we share all the things we knew and wish we knew when we said sayonara to the corporate world.