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I’ve been shouting from the rooftops about using video in your client experience—and today, I’ve got backup. In this episode, I’m joined by Carolyn Leasure, a website evolution expert who turns scrappy Squarespace sites into smooth, branded systems. We’re diving into the magic of asynchronous video and how it can transform the way you connect […]

If you’re not tracking it, you’re winging it. That’s why it’s important to have a system in place to help keep you accountable. In this episode, Melissa Arlena joins us to discuss the power of airtable and accountability. Listen in as we discuss systematizing recurring revenue and keeping clients from slipping through the cracks. Whether […]

What if your next five clients aren’t on Instagram, but actually sitting across from you at an in-person event? Tiffany Crenshaw is a former teacher turned photographer turned educator, and she’s sharing her unconventional but highly effective strategies for growing your email list in person. We’re talking QR codes at mom events, blog post reuse, […]

I almost made a catastrophic business move by shutting everything down. Thankfully, a conversation with my business bestie Sabrina helped me take a step back to assess. What started as a low-energy confession turned into a revelation about patience, energetics, and realigning offers with what lights me up, so we decided to bring it to […]

If you’ve ever opened ChatGPT, typed “write my blog post,” and cringed at the results—you’re not alone. This episode dives into what it really takes to build an AI tool that doesn’t sound like a robot. Join me as I welcome back my friend Annemie Tonken from This Can’t Be That Hard to talk about […]

If you’ve ever looked at your business and thought, “My systems are trash… or worse, I don’t even have any,” this episode was made for you. Here’s the truth: you don’t have to fix everything at once. In fact, you already have more systems than you think — they just may not be working as […]

Accessibility isn’t sexy—but it’s essential. Erin Perkins of Mabely Q joins us to talk about something most business owners haven’t truly considered: accessibility in the client experience. Erin is a powerful advocate and educator who teaches entrepreneurs how to make their businesses more inclusive without overhauling everything at once. From websites to emails to podcasts, […]

Hello, hello! In today’s episode of the Business-First Creatives podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on a big pivot in my own business. Two years ago, I shifted my offers in a way I thought would buy me more time — but instead, I ended up building a business that didn’t feel aligned. That’s the […]

Ready to finally hit publish on that Facebook ad you’ve been scared to run? Facebook Ad strategist Jana Bishop joins us to make paid ads feel accessible. We explore how creatives and online business owners can start testing ads for just $1 a day, why warm audiences should be your first target, and how to […]