Strategy for Creatives: Business Minus the Bullshit
Welcome to Strategy for Creatives: Business minus the bullshit. Whether you're new in business or finding yourself in a season of change, get ready to build a strategy, create an action plan, and crush those goals. I’m Sasha, host of strategy for creatives, and I help female-led businesses grow their brands in authentic, measurable, and meaningful ways without the stress! There’s no sugar-coating over here. I’m serving up real tips and actionable steps you can take to help uplevel your business. Join me every other Tuesday as I share business strategy lessons that will help you get organized, get off the path to burnout, and grow your brand like a boss.
Episodes
Do you know the difference between marketing and PR (aka Public Relations)? Small businesses often don't think PR is something that can be used to grow their brands but it can actually be a valuable tool to have in your marketing toolbox. In this episode, I'm talking to Lauren Cockerell, President of Kwedar & Co., a PR & marketing firm. She's here to demystify the world of PR and marketing for us. These two are like the yin and ya...
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July 25, 2023 • 27 mins
What if you could harness the power of artificial intelligence to skyrocket your business and stay ahead of the curve in your industry? Today's episode offers a deep dive into the transformative impact of AI and emerging technologies on business operations and shares insights into how you can tap into these advancements. We unfold the dynamics of industry trends and discuss strategies to enhance your time management and marketing e...
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July 18, 2023 • 13 mins
Are you hustling in the world of content creation with no clear strategy in sight? Stop right now! In this episode, I'm talking about building a balanced and strategic content creation roadmap that will turn your scattered posts into a compelling brand narrative. We'll unravel the mysteries tied to creating awareness content, thought leadership content, sales-centric content, and culture content, and how these four pillars interpla...
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July 11, 2023 • 22 mins
Imagine running your business like a well-oiled machine, where your time and energy are respected, and your boundaries are upheld. In this episode, I'm unveiling the power of setting business boundaries and the transformative impact it can have on your success and sanity. Rooted in personal experiences and struggles, this episode is brimming with valuable tips to safeguard your mental health while achieving entrepreneurial growth.P...
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Are you struggling to create social media content that truly connects with your audience? Join me for a candid conversation with Mandy Emerson, founder of the Fierce Social Society and host of the Fierce Social Podcast, as we delve into the art of crafting powerful messaging that resonates with your target market and evokes emotion. We also explore the different seasons of business and how to create content that serves your audienc...
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Discover how aligning your purpose in business can lead to greater success and fulfillment in our insightful conversation with transformational life and business coach, Catherine McCourt. Together, we explore the importance of having a purpose-driven business, finding the right balance between self-care and work, and building stronger connections with your customers.Catherine emphasizes the power of staying in your flow and leverag...
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May 30, 2023 • 37 mins
In this engaging episode of "Strategy for Creatives: Business Minus the Bullshit," I welcomed Kathy Walterhouse, one of the Top 20 Business Coaches to watch by Disrupter Magazine with an impressive track record in corporate sales.
During our candid conversation, Kathy discusses the critical importance of reframing the sales process. She dives into her experiences and shares strategies for moving from conventional, transactional sal...
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May 23, 2023 • 33 mins
In this enlightening episode of the "Strategy for Creatives: Business Minus the Bullshit" podcast, I welcomed a special guest - Jessica Conoley. A writer, coach, speaker, and founder of The Creative’s Apprentice, Jessica brings a unique perspective to the intersection of creativity and business.Dive deep with us as we unravel the mystery behind energy management in our business lives. Jessica shares her wisdom about recognizing whi...
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May 16, 2023 • 40 mins
Your homepage is your virtual storefront, and its ability to capture attention and drive conversions is critical to your success. In this episode, I'm diving into the art of creating a homepage that converts and offering insights and actionable strategies to help you maximize your website's potential.
There's a lot to cover in this episode! I'm discussing effective methods for identifying your audience's pain points and needs, allo...
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May 9, 2023 • 31 mins
According to a survey by the Content Marketing Institute, 81% of business-to-business (B2B) marketers in North America use eBooks as a content marketing tactic. This suggests that eBooks are becoming increasingly popular among businesses as a way to connect with their audience and establish thought leadership. Have you ever thought about writing a book for your business? I'll be honest and say I sure didn't before this episode! In ...
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May 2, 2023 • 31 mins
Did you know that there's a difference between a copywriter and a copy editor? In this episode, I had a conversation with Jasmine "Jae Herman", a strategic brand and marketing consultant and a copy editor with over 20 years of digital marketing experience. We talked about the difference between a copywriter and a copy editor and how a copy editor can add value to your business.Jasmine "Jae" Hermann has helped hundreds of small busi...
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April 25, 2023 • 31 mins
The way that you onboard clients into your business can dramatically change how they experience working with you. In this episode, I'm exploring the critical topic of client onboarding and how it can make or break your business. I delve into the key elements of effective client onboarding, including understanding client needs and goals, clear communication and expectations, timely delivery of services, setting up feedback loops, an...
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April 18, 2023 • 28 mins
It's been a goal of mine to grow the Strategy for Creatives Facebook group for the past two years. Facebook groups can be a powerful tool for connecting with like-minded people and turning them into clients.
To help me explore this topic further, I invited Kim Dang, the founder, and CEO of Group Convert software, to share her expertise on how to collect emails from Facebook groups and monetize them effectively. Kim shared tips for...
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April 11, 2023 • 26 mins
In this episode I'm chatting with Dorothy Kolb, an operations and finance executive that made the transition from corporate life to running her business full-time. We know that making that leap can be scary! Dorothy talks about how she became an entrepreneur due to necessity when she was laid off and wanted to spend more time with her children. We're talking everything from how to figure out how much you should have in the bank to ...
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April 4, 2023 • 28 mins
Do you want to build a successful business that aligns with your mindset and values? It can be hard to reconcile what we hold close to our hearts with that bottom line in business. In this episode, I'm talking with Courtney Lorenz, the founder of Northern Michigan's first kombucha tea brewery, about how she built an intentional business aligned with her mindset and values.
As a certified Culinarian, Reiki Master, certified medita...
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March 28, 2023 • 27 mins
As a business owner, staying ahead of industry trends is crucial to success. In this podcast, I'm talking about the impact of AI creative businesses and how embracing new technologies and tools can help you stay competitive. I'm jumping into specific examples of AI tools, including ChatGPT, AI art tools, and predictive analytics, and discussing how they can improve business efficiency and help you provide better service to clients....
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March 21, 2023 • 28 mins
The best way to grow your business is by establishing yourself as the expert in your niche. When you become the person people seek out for your knowledge, it becomes easier to turn them into clients. But how do you actually go about showing off your expertise and positioning yourself as an authority in your niche - especially when there may be a lot of other people doing what you do? In this episode, I'm breaking down how to build ...
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March 14, 2023 • 32 mins
If social media is the bain of your existence, I'm right there with you! Figuring out what to create, when to post, and what to measure seems like a never-ending guessing wheel of what might work. In this episode, I'm chatting with Social Media Strategist and owner of Next Step Social Communications, Katie Brinkley about how to create a social media strategy that won't leave you feeling burnt out! Katie Brinkley is the owner and So...
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March 7, 2023 • 24 mins
Late last year we heard talks about whether the economy was headed into a recession. While it looks like most of those fears went away, the economy is still on shaky grounds. This is why it's important to consider what your business can manage if the economy takes a downturn. Marketing is traditionally one of the first things that get scaled back when entering a recession, but for most online businesses, it's exactly the wrong time...
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February 28, 2023 • 26 mins
Running a business can be scary. Especially when we don't have anyone around us that has done it before. Fear often stops us from doing things in our businesses that can be transformative. But reconciling that fear while still pushing ourselves into new territory, is often what we need to do in order to see big changes in our business. In this episode, I'm chatting with success strategist Linda Perry about how to shift our relation...
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