In this episode, we’re tackling the oh-so-dreaded task of follow-up emails for small business owners. You know, those moments when you’re wondering what to say, how often to nudge, and why on earth they haven’t replied yet? I’ll walk you through how (& when) to follow up with potential clients! First off, let’s shift our […]
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By now, you’ve probably realized this whole entrepreneurship thing can be a little lonely at times. The freedom to do what you love is amazing, but maybe you’re starting to feel a bit in over your head with everything else. Maybe you feel like you’re flying by the seat of your pants. And in the […]
After finding my color season with a House of Colour consultant last year, I have to admit that I finally understand the hype! Even though my consultant just reaffirmed my suspicions, seeing my season in action against other season’s drapes was eye-opening. *Cue me finally grieving beiges and olive green. Everyone else loves them and […]
If you’re a creative service provider like a photographer or designer, you know that getting rejected by a potential client often feels very personal. You immediately start wondering what you did wrong – especially if you really connected with them in a consult call or via email! But what if I told you that it’s not you? It’s your […]
Ever have an idea and then immediately dismiss it with thoughts like “nah, that’s crazy” or “I could never push past my comfort zone that far…”? *cue the imposter syndrome that’s as unwanted as the speech wrap up music during an award ceremony* Creative entrepreneur, Sarah Kohrt, had similar thoughts along her journey, but has literally […]
Juggling motherhood & entrepreneurship (or really any parenting & demanding work, for that matter) can be challenging. I can’t tell you how many business coaching calls I’ve done with my clients who have their little one along for the ride… and each time, I watch in both admiration and fascination at how well they seem […]
You’ve seen it. Maybe you’ve done it. That little “boost post” button seems so tempting – especially when you put so much effort into a post for your business only for it to flop. Within minutes, your reach increases and you get a dopamine hit. But is it really worth it? Are you actually getting […]
Ever feel like the experience you deliver to your clients is a little… lackluster? Never fear – O&B are here! This husband and wife photography team has a people-first approach to business that is not only so genuine to them, but also leads to them having to turn away potential clients because they simply cannot […]
At the end of the day, “business is all about people, so if you know people, you know business and can get a pretty good idea of what’s coming next.” In this episode of The Creative Cantina Podcast, I’m walking through my top four small, creative business trend predictions for 2024. Custom Client Experiences: The […]
How we got to the end of another year to quickly? I have no idea – it doesn’t seem possible. But I feel like with each new year comes the feeling of a fresh start, a blank slate, and an opportunity to do things differently! It’s like a goal-setting for business owners holiday. Instead of […]
In the past year, I’ve taken two full months off of social media. As an entrepreneur whose primary lead source was Instagram, that may seem wildly irresponsible. Maybe it was, but I don’t regret my 30-day social media detox journey. Disclaimer: I don’t think you will either. We’re not meant to be constantly tethered to […]
