Episodes
Question: "Is there anything in the Being Boss book that you feel, after having three or four more years of experience today, that would need to be updated or revised? Are there things in the book that you see (or would word) differently today than you did when you wrote it?"
Published 04/27/20
Question: "How do you generate leads in your business?"
Published 04/20/20
Question: "How can I make my product and services shine through the avalanche of online offerings and products right now? There are a lot of resources, courses, products, etc available and I'm having a hard time sifting through them myself. What can I do to stand out?"
Published 04/13/20
Question: "How do you deal with having your kids at home all day and still find the time to run not one, but two businesses? And to add a bit on top of that, you homeschool too!"
Published 04/06/20
Question: "How do you set the scene to write blog posts and newsletters? I can't seem to get into a rhythm. Do I batch them? Do them before bed? After I exercise?"
Published 04/06/20
Question: "How do you deal with well-meaning family or friends who don't see your move into pursuing a creative career or starting your own business as a good thing?"
Published 04/06/20
10 Minutes to Being Boss is changing things up and getting a makeover. Hosted by Emily Thompson and her plucky sidekick Corey Winter, this rebooted show will bring you bite-sized episodes filled with actionable insights, tools and tactics, and answers...
Published 03/30/20
Kathleen is a guest on the Hardcore MBA podcast this week talking about the work / life blend and putting you into the work you do. So in this minisode, she's expanding on the idea of honesty and what that means for a creative entrepreneur when it comes to finding that balance and blend.
Published 03/23/20
Can you build a business that is purely seasonal? In today's minisode, we're talking about what your year might look like if you're running a seasonal business and some things to keep in mind if this is the route you choose to take as a creative entrepreneur.
Published 03/16/20
We're constantly getting asked for book recommendations by our listeners, so from business books to self-help to fiction to podcasts to TV shows, here's what we're currently consuming for both work and life.
Published 03/09/20
We closed the Being Boss Facebook group of over 25,000 members. In today's minisode, we're talking about why we decided to close our Facebook group, but we're also offering tips on how to grow, cultivate, and best use a Facebook group for your creative business.
Published 03/02/20
We've got a question from Being Boss New Orleans about at what point you can start calling yourself something as a creative entrepreneur and really own a new identity or title for your work.
Published 02/24/20
We just got back from our Being Boss New Orleans Vacation 2017, so let's talk about it! We had so many favorite moments meeting our bosses in-person, we've got some solid key takeaways now that the vacation is over, and we're sharing some of the nuggets of wisdom we got from our tarot card readings while we were in New Orleans.
Published 02/17/20
Consider this a 10-minute crash course in getting started with your business. We're sharing the first steps you need to know to get started in your new business, what business steps you need to take, and what questions you should be asking as a new business owner—especially if you're unsure about what you don't know.Get full show notes for this episode here---10 Minutes to Being Boss is a Being Boss® ProductionListen + Subscribe to the Being Boss PodcastFollow Being Boss on Instagram:...
Published 02/10/20
Should you send your clients gifts to finish an engagement? Today we're talking all about client gifts (and employee/collaboration gifts!). We're talking about the benefits of client gifts, how to work them into your process, and whether or not they should be part of your process too.
Published 02/03/20
Are you looking for brand ambassadors for your business? Today we're talking all about Brand Ambassadors—the people who share and help promote your brand, and how to find the right ones to showcase your business and brand.
Published 01/27/20
Is podcasting hard? Today's minisode is all about the tough side of podcasting and some difficulties we want you to be aware of if you decide to dive into the podcasting world. We get asked all the time, "Is podcasting hard?" We're telling it to you straight.
Published 01/20/20
Time management questions are some of the most we get from listeners here at Being Boss. We're talking about making the time to work out, do the work for your side hustle, and live the life you love by changing your mindset when it comes to the amount of time you have to do all the things.
Published 01/13/20
How do you price yourself and your work when you're first starting out as a creative entrepreneur? We're talking practical math equations to find the minimum amount you need to live, pricing with your gut, and having conversations about money with your friends or fellow trusted creatives.
Published 01/06/20
In a past Being Boss episode with Brooke Castillo, she mentioned the Four Question turnaround by Byron Katie. So today we're digging into how the 4 questions works. This is a great tool to use whenever you’re having negative thoughts or feeling stuck and can’t move forward.
Published 12/30/19
Passive income is a great way for creative entrepreneurs to earn extra income "while you sleep." In this minisode, we're sharing our experiences with passive income and the truth about what's involved in making money with passive income streams of revenue.
Published 12/23/19
We think that all business owners should work with a coach at some point. So we're talking all about how to hire a coach, what questions to ask, how much you can expect to pay, and how it works.
Published 12/16/19
How do you stick to your guns when it comes to your ideal client and clearly defining what it is you do and what you don't do, so that you can stop being an order taker and start being boss? We're giving our tips on how to stick to your niche and the dream clients you want to work with rather than being a gun for hire.
Published 12/09/19
How do you choose a business name? Today's minisode is all about what to name your business—whether it's your own name or a creative name—and how that impacts your business.
Published 12/02/19
We want you to feel good about getting paid like a boss. But it's hard to do that if you feel guilty or bad about talking about money and worth. So in this minisode, we're talking about being okay with talking about money and not letting it be an excuse to shy away from something you want to share.
Published 11/25/19