From contracts to proposals, visibility tactics, figuring out your ideal client and what to focus on pre-launch, Lauren is digging deep into what she's done (and what she'd do differently if starting over) and answering 11 questions she received from a founder who is starting their first business.  The Importance of the Onboarding Process [00:03:16] Contracts and Proposals for a First-time Business [00:05:16] Handling Questions from a Networking Call [00:02:24] Establishing a Connection for Cold Outreach [00:09:50] Knowing Your Ideal Client [00:11:40] Figuring Out Pricing [00:15:23] Working with a Bookkeeper or Accountant [00:17:26] Importance of Story and Brand Personality [00:19:16] Simple Service Offerings and Building an Email List [00:21:07] Creating Processes for Efficiency [00:26:09] Seeking Feedback for Improvement [00:27:09] Hiring Specialists Instead of Coaches [00:29:49] Ambition is Key [00:34:22] ALL THE LINKS PROMISED: Get 20% off contract templates with www.BerkleySweetapple.com: use code BRANDGOODTIME20 at checkout.Get 50% off your first year with HoneyBook, our fave all-in-one business platform. https://share.honeybook.com/brandgoodtime Hire the best bookkeeping team ever: https://www.profitpriority.co/The office chair I'm obsessed with: https://amzn.to/45hjm8iDid I miss something? DM me on IG: @brandgoodtime Topics Discussed: key factors, clients, learn more, business, onboarding process, marketing tool, informative website, social platforms, ideal clients, Canva, Milkshake, LinkedIn bio tool, optimize profiles, services, contracts, proposals, starting a business, lawyer, Berkeley Sweet Apple, scope of work, billing, force majeure, contractor clause, dormancy clause, HoneyBook, handling contracts, proposals, sales call, cold outreach, referral partners, ideal client, characteristics, personalities, pricing, profit margins, time tracking, Toggle, Classify, hourly rate, packaging services, bookkeeper, accountant, financial situation, budget, cash flow projections, pre-launch phase, story, brand personality, service offerings, email list, customer base, lessons learned, processes, feedback, competitors, failure, mistakes, hiring specialists, ambition, show notes, links, resources, Instagram, support, rate, review, "She's Busy AF"