2021 Year in Review

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3 года назад 1:17:29

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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

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The Biz Birthday Bash Podcast

2021 Year in Review

The Biz Birthday Bash Podcast

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#Arts #Business #Graphic Design #Biz Birthday Bash #Artists #Calligraphers #Smallbizadvice #Solopreneurs #Design #Creativity #Station

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Thank you for 4 amazing years! 20:44

2 years назад20:44

20:44

It’s the end of an era - a podcast party era that is! We’ve had so much fun serving you behind the mic for 4 years, but recently we’ve experienced massive shifts in our lives and businesses that require us to say goodbye to the pod (Listen in to this episode for the deets!). While leaving our microphones behind is incredibly bittersweet, we’re excited to channel all of our energy into serving our amazing Biz Birthday Bash community inside of the A-Z directory. Sending each of you the biggest THANK YOU for being loyal listeners, sharing sweet reviews, and overall just being the best darn community of hype women we could ever ask for. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Join the A-Z directory http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/directory…

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The People Behind the Paper - feat. April and Shanna from Tog.Ink 54:25

2 years назад54:25

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Have you ever wondered what kind of vendors we feature in the A-Z Directory? If so, you’re in for a treat with this episode! Today, we’re getting all of the tea on one of our favorite vendors that has been providing exceptional print services for designers for 70 years. Yep. You read that correctly - 70 years! Listen in as we chat with April and Shanna from Tog.Ink about the company’s origin story, what the huge facility in Minnesota looks like and how it operates, how their marketing initiatives have evolved, and so much more! 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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2022 Year in Review 54:01

2 years назад54:01

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IT’S TIIIIIME! 🎉 Join us today for our 2022 year in review! Last year was full of huge and delightful changes. Precious Mia made her debut a bit early in January and Cami started the new year with a crash course in soaking up baby snuggles while also running a brick-and-mortar. Elisabeth said goodbye to wedding invitations and explored new revenue streams. Talk about a transitional season for the Biz Birthday Bash gals! In this episode, they’re giving you a real and raw update, and chatting about everything from the highs and lows of 2022 to the actual numbers such as revenue and expenses. This is a comprehensive overview of what a year full of massive change looks like for a creative 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…

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Throwback Episode: An Intervention! It's Time to Think Outside the Box 43:12

2 years назад43:12

43:12

Here’s the deal: there’s more to product creation than you probably think there is! That’s why today Cami and Elisabeth are pulling back the curtain and chatting about all of the details that go into developing a stellar original product. Listen in as they talk about how you can leverage the A-Z directory as a starting point to make the product development process easier for yourself. Plus, catch their tough love tips that will help you run with those resources, get creative, and confidently make decisions in your creative biz! P.S. Keep an eye out for our 2022 Year in review episode dropping next week! In this episode, Cami and Elisabeth will be sharing everything from their income reports to the biggest lessons they learned and the moments they celebrated most! 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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Q & Cake #38 - New Year Goals Edition 31:56

2 years назад31:56

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If you’re anything like us, new years resolutions aren’t your jam because well, there’s nothing more deflating than spending hours mapping out lofty goals, only to drop the ball by January 31st. And while it’s easy to shy away from goal-setting completely to avoid disappointing yourself, that’s not our game plan either. Today, we’re inviting you to sit down with us for a realistic goal-setting sesh. Listen in as we not only answer questions about what we enjoyed most in 2022 and what we want more of in 2023 (in true Q & Cake fashion!) but also hear our best tips for setting goals in a way that works for your personality and the season of life you’re in. If you want to take things a step further and map out your ideal daily schedule for 2023, check out our previous episode Do Your Run Your Day, or Does Your Day Run You? Here → https://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast/run-your-day 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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Marketing Tactics for a Retail Shop Location 25:16

2 years назад25:16

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Are you dreaming of opening your own retail shop in 2023? Maybe you love the idea of interacting with customers face-to-face and building real relationships in your community. But still, there’s one thing that’s holding you back - the fear that you’ll pour your heart into opening a shop that ultimately collects dust. But we don’t want fear to keep you from taking the leap! The truth is that there are several strategies you can employ to get ready-buy-customers into your shop consistently. Listen in to today’s episode as Cami spills all of the beans on the most successful marketing strategies she’s used for her retail location. Plus, catch her and Elisabeth’s brainstorming sesh that’ll have you walking away with pages full of notes that will equip you to create your own profitable retail marketing strategy. 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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A Fresh Perspective on Building Your Brand - feat. Cindy Chang of The Hustling Heart 48:58

2 years назад48:58

48:58

It’s not every day that you get to sit down with a brand strategist who spent years building multimillion-dollar brands in corporate AND who knows what it takes to build a successful small creative business firsthand, but today, we’re doing just that! Meet Cindy Chang of The Husting Heart. In this episode, Cindy is sharing her brand positioning secrets that will help you attract soulmate clients and customers while being your most authentic self. She’s covering everything from pivoting fluidly without confusing your audience and overhauling your existing brand to identifying your mission so that you can clearly express yourself in your 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…

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2023 Trend Predictions 45:50

2 years назад45:50

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CALLING ALL MAKERS - The new year is quickly approaching which means you’re probably cooking up fresh new product ideas as we speak. But before you put your ideas into motion, stop, drop and listen to this episode! We are sharing our trend predictions for 2023. We’re talking about everything from hot color pallets and design trends for weddings, interiors, and beyond to which product styles are likely to explode on Etsy. 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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The World of Surface Pattern Design - feat. Colleen Underwood 38:14

2 years назад38:14

38:14

Thinking about starting a surface pattern design business? If so, you’re in for a treat with today’s episode! We’re sitting down with Colleen Underwood. Colleen is a surface pattern designer, mom of 4, and heartfelt coach for creatives. Listen in as she shares the three key pillars of starting a successful surface pattern design business. You’ll walk away from this episode with the insight and inspiration you need to beat imposter syndrome, start designing (even if you’re a beginner!), and most importantly start boldly and bravely putting your work out there for the world to see! 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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Expanding Your Products & Services while Staying on Brand - feat. Jessica Peddicord of Simply Jessica Marie 1:08:06

2 years назад1:08:06

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Consider today’s episode your official permission slip to allow your creative business to grow and evolve! It’s totally possible to introduce new products and services to your audience WITHOUT confusing the heck out of them and while staying true to your brand. It just takes a bit of insight and intentionality. That’s why today we’re bringing Jessica Peddicord of Simply Jessica Marie on the show to share her brand evolution journey that spans over almost a decade. In this episode, you’ll hear about how she went from hand-painting everything she sold to scaling her artwork through printed products that are now available in over a hundred stores worldwide, including Europe. You’ll also gain insight into how she scaled even further by teaching others how to paint and grow their own shops! 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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Black Friday Deals + Q & Cake Replay #28 30:17

2 years назад30:17

30:17

In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about standing out in the creative industry, finding printers as a newbie stationer, getting your products in brick-and-mortar stores, and dealing with frustrated clients gracefully. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur! P.S. Did you hear about our black Friday sales happening 11/25-11/28?? Here's what's going down: Get 25% off the Custom Stationery Contract Get 25% off The USPS mailing agreement Get 50% off The Business Sense for Creatives Bundle Use code BFRIDAY22 at checkout for $30 off your first year of The A-Z Directory. This year is the last year you can join for $137/year (and be grandfathered into that price) -- more about that in today's episode! You can grab all of these resources at https://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/shop 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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Expanding Your Product Line (the self-funded way) - feat. Sarah Lewis of Slate and Brush 44:17

2 years назад44:17

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Let's clear the air: you don’t have to sink into hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt to expand your product line. You just need a smart strategy to help you take calculated risks that will help you maximize profitability as you grow. Today, Sarah Lewis of Slate and Brush is coming on the show to give us just that! Listen in as she shares exactly how she self-funded her way to selling thousands of products in person and online. 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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Creative Partnerships with Big Brands - feat. Dianuh Aerin 1:02:26

2 years назад1:02:26

1:02:26

It’s not every day you get to hear from a seasoned watercolor artist who has worked with big brands like Google, Nordstrom, and Givenchy. But, today, we get to do just that! We’re sitting down with our girl, Dianuh Aerin of Chasing Linen. In this episode, she’s talking about how she fearlessly followed her JOY and decided to reinvent her Instagram account by creating a more lifestyle-centric brand. Listen in as she reveals not only how this shift naturally magnetized brands to her but also how she actively pitched and landed creative partnerships she'd been dreaming about for years! 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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Re-Envisioning BBB | Updates & Brainstorming Session 35:22

2 years назад35:22

35:22

Big changes are coming for Biz Birthday Bash in 2023, and we couldn’t be more excited! In this episode, we’re giving you a rundown on what to expect on the podcast each week and inside of the A-Z directory in the new year. We’re also chatting about the evolution of our brand and how we’re planning to stick to our roots - creating a community for paper people AND making everything fun- as we adjust the way we show up and serve you. 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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The Business of a Portrait Artist - feat. Grace Manning of Grace Manning Art 1:03:45

2 years назад1:03:45