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4 Expert Approved Ways to Build Income Streams
If there’s one cliche that’s at the top of business owner’s minds, its “don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” COVID has definitely shown us how important it is to have multiple streams of income in case one (or more!) are effected. There are so many opportunities! You just gotta talk to other business owners, do some research, and think about what will work best for your business. Take a peek at what 5 CEOs had to say when I asked them about their income streams and get those gears turning for yourself, girl.
Cheers to 4 years of Babe Crafted!
As of this Saturday, we are officially 4 years old! In some ways I find it hard to believe that I’ve been working from home for 3 year, am an entrepreneur and created my own job, and that over 230 women have been part of our membership and we currently have members in 10 states and 2 countries. I’d love to share some of my obstacles and successes with you from when I launched my business to today. Let’s dive in!
Make Chicken Buddha Bowls + Vegan Key Lime Pie!
Hey, girl, hey! Ready to get excited about meal prepping this week instead of making the same bring thing? Catherine Zaben of The Wellness Kitchen has got the goods! Today she’s teaching us how to make Chicken Buddha Bowls and Vegan Key Lime Pie. Catherine is a Holistic Nutritionist who specializes in meal plans & recipe books. Catherine is also a mother of 4! I’m so excited for you to take a peek at these delicious, healthy recipes. All the ingredients featured in Catherine’s recipes are from Rollin’ Oats, an amazing local, organic food market.
Find Harmony in Your Life with Andrea Layne
Today we have Andrea Layne on the podcast. Andrea is a business and accountability coach, mom, and wife.
After a successful career in the corporate world as an IT professional, Andrea started her first of several businesses.
Today she looks back on a decade of learning and growing and shares how she’s found harmony in her personal and business life.
Defend your Truth with Rachel Luna
Today we have Rachel Luna on the podcast! I saw Rachel speak at Jenna Carelli’s event in Tampa 2 years ago and she absolutely changed my life.
I’m excited for her to inspire you too! Rachel is an International Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Podcast Host, Former U.S. Marine, Cancer Thriver (yes. that’s a proper noun), and an incredible coach who helps her coaching clients move through fear and towards the life and business of their dreams.
Simplify Your Content Creation Process TODAY
Hey, babe! I see you at your desk hustling! You have a long list of to dos and are juggling client emails and drafting social media posts. You feel like you’ve made some solid progress of captions and are ready to start scheduling… But then you realize you need to spend the next 2 hours creating graphics for your posts and start to feel your momentum go waaaaay down. Been there, babe! What if you had access to a treasure trove of graphic and social media templates you could easily swap the colors on and hit that ‘Schedule’ button?!
Cut your Content Creation Time in Half Starting This Month
I’m asking for a friend: what if you could cut your content creation time in half? What kind of impact would that have on your business and sanity? Huge, right?! Let’s zoom in on our amazing member, Natasha Samuel of Shine with Natasha– I know you’re seen her Reels on Instagram, babe! How does Natasha Samuel create amazing content for herself and her clients while staying sane & organized? Airtable. Natasha uses this tool and her own custom templates to create and organize content for herself and her clients without breaking a sweat.
How to Up Level Your Client Experience in One Week
Hey, girl! There’s something I’ve been wondering about. There is so much content out there about how to attract your Ideal Client and connect with her. But there’s so little attention on the *client experience*. Why is that?! When you book that amazing client you do a happy dance, right? Of course. So what can we do to make our clients do a happy dance, too?
5 Content Prompts to Help You Connect with Your Dream Client TODAY
Hey, girl! Let’s talk about your secret sauce, aka your story. The difference between YOU and another business owner is your story. Hands down. Period. Here’s the real difference between a biz owner who showcases her story in a way that takes an Ideal Client from ‘potential’ to ‘booked’ and one who doesn’t. PLUS, 5 bonus prompts to help you rock your social media and connect with your dream client TODAY.
3 Tips to Help You Scale by Hiring a Team
So many business owners are at a growth point but are afraid to let go. The fear is real— your business is your baby. And you care deeply about your clients and doing things right. But here’s the thing: “The first step you should take when you decide it’s time to scale your business is to see what help you need. You cannot do everything yourself.” Truer words have never been spoken! Hiring expert, Jamie of Growing Your Team is here to save the day and show you what steps to take before you hire a team member.
How Clubhouse Can Boost Your Business
Trying new things can be intimidating, but not when you have talented fempreneurs who have your back! We asked a handful of our members to share how they’re using Clubhouse to build visibility & reach potential clients. Take a peek at what 6 amazing biz owners had to say and give Clubhouse a try for yourself.
Leave Your Mark with Jennifer Bingham of Cru Cellars
Today we have Jennifer Bingham of Cru Cellars on the podcast. Jen and her husband Torrey celebrated 10 years in business last year. Together they are making their way towards their dream goal of becoming a recognized hospitality and restaurant group in Central Florida. Jen and her team are embarking on the exciting path of opening two more locations in the near future and I’m so excited for you to get to know her and her story. Jen has phenomenal tips on building a team and how to take steps towards creating and then smashing your goals.
Uncover Your Niche with Nelani Palomino of 11th Owl
Today we have Nelani Palomino of 11th Owl on the podcast! Nelani launched her design and branding company in the summer of 2017 and we met at a networking event for women I was co-hosting with Startup Sisters. I’m so glad we did because getting to see her pivot in her business and become a first-time mom has been an amazing treat. I’m excited for you to get to know Nelani and all of her facets.
Get Back to the Basics with Emily Benko of Benko Dynamic Styling
Today we have Emily Benko on the podcast. Emily is a Personal Stylist and the Founder of Benko Dynamic Styling. She launched her business days after being let go due to the Coronavirus pandemic that began sweeping the world in early 2020. It was no surprise to her family that as she started her next chapter, she would decide to start her own company. Emily’s s grandfather, Edward, aka Pop-pop worked in the textile industry his whole life, and if you ask her, Emily will tell you her business is a tribute to her Pop-pop.
Build an Email List that Converts with Website Design & Educator, LaShonda Brown
Today we have LaShonda Brown on the podcast. LaShonda is known online as the Automation Queen. She is extremely passionate about helping solopreneurs leverage technology to grow their business and reclaim their time while they are in the bootstrapping phase of their careers. As a Top Level Squarespace Expert, she creates visually appealing, easy to update, Squarespace sites that convert. She also produces engaging, easy-to-follow tutorials on her YouTube channel, Bootstrap Biz Advice.
Up Level Your Photo Skills with Andrejka Hirschegger of Andrejka Photography
Today, we have Andrejka of Andrejka Photography on the podcast! She’s a photographer who splits her year between her hometown in Northern Michigan and St. Petersburg, Florida. Andrejka launched her business 14 years ago and has continued to be the ever-so-bubbly, bright beam of light and energy for her couples and the families she captures ever since. To say that Andrejka loves to travel is a huge understatement— she is bit by the travel bug often and makes travel both within the U.S. and internationally a huge priority. I can’t wait for you to hear more about her nomadic life and about how she’s built a business that gives her the chance to live her life on her own terms.
Meet Ilana and Kelly of FairyTail Pet Care!
So excited for you to dive into the wonderful journey of Ilana Karcinski and Kelly Maronpot of FairyTail Pet Care! They’re been best friends since they were in middle school and have bonded over a shared passion for animals & music ever since. Ilana & Kelly not only became first time business owners in March of 2015, but they created a whole new category of business! The Wedding Industry is worth over 73 billion dollars, but miraculously enough, there wasn’t a way to easily and safely include your pets in your wedding day... until these babes created FairyTail Pet Care!
5 Ways to Approach Potential Clients Without Being Salesy
We’ve all heard the saying, “when push comes to shove” right? Today we’re talking about leaving the ‘push’ at home and focusing instead on how to pitch in an authentic, helpful way. Take a few moments to look over what 5 CEOs are saying works best for them when it comes to connecting one on one with their ideal client and presenting what they have to offer.