The Biz Birthday Bash Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Preparing for Motherhood as a Small Biz Owner - feat. Brittany DeSantis of Peak Paper Co. Feb 15, 2022

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The transition to motherhood – It's one of the most magical and beautiful journies that life has to offer. It's also one of the scariest journies to prepare for, especially for small business owners because there are just so many unknowns. And if you're an expecting mom and entrepreneur, you're probably asking things like, "How much money should I be saving to prepare for maternity leave?" or "Realistically, how much will I be able to work when my baby comes, and should I consider hiring support in my business?" That's why today we're bringing Brittany DeSantis, the watercolour artist, calligrapher, and instructor behind Peak Paper Co. on the show to share her strategies for preparing her business to continue generating revenue while also supporting her needs and goals in her new chapter of life, fas she welcomed her precious baby daughter, Francesca into the world! 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

Taking the Reins with Your Clients (Don't Get Walked All Over) Feb 08, 2022

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When it comes to navigating sticky client situations one thing's for sure, we've all been there! And living by the old cliche "the customer is always right" sounds great until you find yourself losing sleep and sanity after being inundated by endless customer requests – we may or may not be speaking from firsthand experience here ;). So, the question is how do we set clear expectations right at the start of a project. AND how do we learn to say "no" when necessary without making ourselves feel guilty or wrong for it? Listen in as Holly and I not only tackle these questions but also share our personal experiences with "nightmare" clients and what we learned from each debacle. You'll walk away from this episode feeling empowered and ready to take the reigns with your clients so that you can build a sustainable creative business that gives you the freedom you deserve to have as an entrepreneur. 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

People Over Profit - feat. Lindsay Williams of Hoopla House Creative Feb 01, 2022

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Is it possible to create an epic client experience without completely sabotaging your bottom line and your sanity? The short answer is YES. And today's guest, Lindsey Williams of Hoopla House Creative is living proof that it's possible to achieve massive success while leading with a 'people over profit' mentality in your business. By delivering out-of-this-world customer service, Lindsay has grown her wedding stationery company, from $30k to $300k in yearly revenue in just 5 years. In this episode, she is pulling back the curtain and explaining how she did that! 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 #31 Jan 25, 2022

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Drum roll please…today, Holly Goodman of Sablewood Paper Co. is joining me (Elisabeth) for Q & Cake! Holly has so kindly agreed to step in to co-host while Cami is on maternity leave, spending time with her adorable new edition! In this episode, Holly and I are tackling several questions from listeners regarding influencer marketing, wholesale pricing, rush fees, and our favorite educational resources for creatives. Plus, we're digging into the mindset side of things and sharing our best tips for navigating tough seasons in life and business. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast

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Throwback Episode: The Art of Follow Up Jan 18, 2022

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The number one problem creatives have with following up? We think that silence = rejection. (Or maybe we just don't want to be annoying!) In this episode, we're shifting the mindset of creatives, so you can email with confidence and get. that. sale! We also share our own follow-up strategies, what to say and when to say to, and why just "showing up" can bring in extra dollars to your business.

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

Making Luxury Work for Your Authentic Brand - feat. Bron Hansboro of The Flower Guy Bron Jan 11, 2022

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Luxury - It's a word that people tend to either love or hate. For some, the task of cultivating a brand that has a luxury feel while staying authentic and personal may feel impossible. But today's guest, Bron Hansboro of The Flower Guy Bron is here to de-bunk that common misconception! Listen in as Bron dishes out his best tips for defining what luxury means to you and infusing it into your brand. Plus, hear about the meaning behind the motto that guides his brand: "We don't sell flowers, we sell experiences"!

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

2021 Year in Review Jan 04, 2022

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In this episode, we're taking a peek back at our entire 2021 – both the good and bad – for a little introspective business review. From month-to-month projects and tasks to actual numbers and percentages, this is a comprehensive overview of what a year full of pivots looks like for a creative biz! 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

Defining Your Own Calligraphy Style - feat. Dyonna of Availa and Co. Dec 28, 2021

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Are you struggling to find your own unique calligraphy style? If you answered yes, you're not alone! As with anything, as you start learning new calligraphy techniques and defining your style, there's a chance your calligraphy will look like someone else's (especially if you learned from the same person or learned a specific "hand"). So, the question is this: How can we discern when we're being true to ourselves and actually cultivating our own style? That's exactly what our guest, Dyonna of Availa and Co. is coming on the show to answer today! Listen in as she uncovers how she learned new techniques while also adding her own flair and cultivating her own standout calligraphy style! 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 #30 Dec 21, 2021

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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 gracefully turning down inquiries for projects that you do not want to take on, the logistical aspects of hiring a virtual assistant, finding wholesalers, and the importance of branded product packaging. Plus, they're digging into some fun questions about their favorite foods and food-related memories! 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

Sip & Shop Recap - How is Cami's Brick and Mortar Going? Dec 14, 2021

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Good news friends - Cami's Sip & Shop event off without a hitch! Listen in for a behind-the-scenes look at what went into planning this event and how it helped her to offset some overhead costs and really create buzz and excitement as she opened the doors to her brick and mortar store. Plus, come laugh with us as we chat about how I (Elisabeth) popped in for a surprise visit to cheer Cami on during the event!

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