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Welcome to CollabCast, an innovative bonus series where we're diving into the world of podcast crossovers. In today's bonus episode, we're highlighting The Power in Purpose with Candice Coppola. If it feels like your marketing falls flat, it might be because you’re not telling enough stories. Candice and I chat in this episode about storytelling. It goes beyond weaving emotions into your brand’s message, but it’s about inspiring your audience to take action.
If you love this episode be sure to check out The Power in Purpose Podcast and hit the follow button on your favorite podcast player.
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Mentioned in this Episode:
Quiz: Find your storytelling styleConnect with Candice:
Website: candicecoppola.comPodcast: podcast.candicecoppola.comInstagram: instagram.com/candice.coppolaConnect with the host
Website: podcast.honeybook.comIG: instagram.com/honeybookIG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The new year is fast approaching, and we were curious about how successful entrepreneurs are preparing their businesses for 2025. We asked eight industry leaders to send us their best advice for preparing your business for the new year, and they sent us back amazing nuggets of wisdom.
Their messages are full of business tips, but I love that they also sneak in advice for your personal life. The biggest takeaway is that 2025 should be the year you do more of what you love and less of what you don’t.
The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.
Connect with our guestsElizabeth McCravy website: elizabethmccravy.comElizabeth McCravy Instagram: instagram.com/elizabethmccravyDanielle Desir Corbett website: danielledesir.comDanielle Desir Corbett Instagram: instagram.com/thedanielledesirInkpot Creative website: inkpotcreative.comInkpot Creative Instagram: instagram.com/inkpotcreative Imagen website: imagen-ai.com/communityImagen Instagram: instagram.com/imagen.aiMolly Balint website: mollybalint.comMolly Balint Instagram: instagram.com/molly.balint Rhea Whitney website: rheawhitney.comRhea Whitney Instagram: instagram.com/RheaWhitneySo Curious website: socurious.coJustin Shiels Instagram: instagram.com/socurious.coProof to Product website: prooftoproduct.comProof to Product Instagram: instagram.com/prooftoproduct
Connect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comIG: instagram.com/honeybookIG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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With the recent US election, we need to have a better understanding of what that means for small business owners everywhere. America's government teacher and New York Times bestselling author Sharon McMahon returns to the podcast to share how this election impacts business owners and how we can stay informed to make the best decisions for our business.
Sharon empowers us to remember that our success is not based on who is in the White House. Listen in as she teaches us about the impact that small business owners can have on their communities and the importance of building coalitions to create change.
The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.
Resources mentionedSharon’s previous appearance on the podcastConnect with the guestWebsite: sharonmcmahon.comSharon’s book: sharonmcmahon.com/#purchaseInstagram: instagram.com/sharonsaysso Connect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comIG: instagram.com/honeybookIG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It’s one thing to listen to great business advice, but do you actually implement it into your business? We’re celebrating an incredible milestone on the podcast today: 100,000 downloads! Our guests are powerhouses who have broken glass ceilings and made waves in their industries. To celebrate this milestone, I’m sharing the strategies that I’ve implemented into my own business based on advice from our amazing guests.
I hope you get as much out of these conversations as I did. We want to continue to grow this podcast and inspire more business owners, so please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The first 25 people to leave a review will win HoneyBook merch. To qualify, take a screenshot of your review, share it on Instagram, and tag @HoneyBook and @AkuaKonadu.
The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.
Resources mentionedEpisode 52 with Jasmine StarEpisode 43 with Natasha PierreEpisode 76 with Audrey Joy KwanEpisode 80 with Matt GarlandMike MichalowiczEpisode 54 with Mike MichalowiczEpisode 83 with Candice Coppola and Dr. Michael Tatonetti2025 Growth GuideEpisode 53 with Amber McCueEpisode 71 with Kayla HollatzConnect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comIG: instagram.com/honeybookIG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to CollabCast, an innovative bonus series where we're diving into the world of podcast crossovers. In today's bonus episode, we're highlighting Called to Both with Joy Michelle. If you are wanting to be more intentional with your business growth and want to create more space to enjoy your life then you are going to be a big fan of this episode with Joy. She’s sharing intentional growth practices for a sustainable business, including the power of intentional systems with HoneyBook
If you love this episode be sure to check out Called to Both with Joy Michelle and hit the follow button on your favorite podcast player.
The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Episode 10: The Softwares, Tools, and Apps I Use to Run My BusinessEpisode 102: Ask Joy: Team Building, Delegation, & Running Multiple BrandsJasmine StarHoneyBookBook a Call with JoyConnect with Joy:
Website: joymichelle.coPodcast: joymichelle.co/called-to-both-podcastInstagram: instagram.com/joyymichelleConnect with the host
Website: podcast.honeybook.comIG: instagram.com/honeybookIG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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If you’re feeling burnt out on Instagram and want to find a new way to market your business that offers longevity and sustainability, this episode is for you. Sarah Erickson of Sarah Ann Design took her time back and created sustainable business growth when she went all in with Pinterest.
She joins us on today’s episode to share why she believes Pinterest is ideal for list-building and why she’s happy she stopped using Instagram in her business. Listen in as she shares how to create high-quality content for Pinterest, repurpose it, and reap the benefits for years to come.
The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.
Resources mentionedBusiness Insider statisticsWaitlist for Sarah’s Pinterest courseConnect with the guestWebsite: https://sarahanndesign.co/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sarahanndesign/ Connect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comIG: instagram.com/honeybookIG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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If you need an episode that is good for the soul, this is it. Hannah Brencher breathes new life into our day-to-day experiences in her book, The Unplugged Hours. She joins us in today’s episode to share the inspiration behind her challenge of unplugging from her phone and how that inspired her book. Listen in as she shares some of the biggest lessons she has learned from living an unplugged life, and rediscovering the beauty of what it truly means to be present.
The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.
Connect with the guestWebsite: hannahbrenchercreative.comThe Unplugged Hours: hannahbrenchercreative.com/theunpluggedhoursInstagram: instagram.com/hannahbrencherConnect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comIG: instagram.com/honeybookIG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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There is no wrong way to success—this episode proves it. Our team at HoneyBook recently released the 2025 Growth Guide, which shares key insights into what the top marketing and creative consultants are doing to hit six figures and beyond in their business.
To break down these insights, we brought back two guests who know a thing or two about building successful businesses. Candice Coppola and Dr. Michael Tatonetti join us to share the strategies they are implementing to build their own multi six figure businesses. You are going to leave this conversation inspired with so many ideas of how you can grow in your business.
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The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.
Resources mentionedHoneybook’s 2025 Growth GuideCandice’s previous episode about affiliate marketingDr. Michael’s previous episode about audacityHoneybookConnect with the guestsCandice’s website: https://candicecoppola.com/The Power in Purpose podcast: https://podcast.candicecoppola.com/Dr. Michael’s website: https://www.pricingforassociations.com/ Dr. Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtatonetti/ Connect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comIG: instagram.com/honeybookIG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Did you know that around 48% of independent business owners have experienced burnout in the past month? In today's episode, we are breaking down mental health, performance management, and how we can prevent burnout in our businesses.
Joining me is Kruti Kanojia, the co-founder and CEO of Healthy Gamer, which provides mental health support for the internet generation through coaching, content, and community. Kruti shares the unique way she and her husband started Healthy Gamer, what burnout really looks like in your business, and how we can create sustainable practices to support our well-being and success.
The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.
Resources mentionedOur episode with Les Alfred of Balanced Black GirlsConnect with the guestWebsite: healthygamer.ggLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/krutikanojiaInstagram: instagram.com/healthygamer_ggInstagram: instagram.com/healthygamerfamiliesConnect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comIG: instagram.com/honeybookIG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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If you’re looking for a podcast episode that will make you feel fired up about your business, this is the one. Dr. Michael Tatonetti joins the show for an impactful conversation about his business journey, the importance of prioritizing yourself, and how to have the audacity to go after what you want.
Dr. Tatonetti is the founder and CEO of Pricing for Associations. This conversation is a powerful reminder that if you want to build a successful business, you need to have not only the confidence but the belief that you can.
The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.
ResourcesEp 75 with Shay Brown and Cassie TorrecillasPareto PrincipleEp 44 with Shay CochraneLoomHoneybookClickUpEp 77 with Paige GriffithAmerican Bar AssociationAmerican Institute of CPAs American Nurses AssociationEp 63 with Hayley Paige
Connect with the guestWebsite: pricingforassociations.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drtatonettiConnect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comIG: instagram.com/honeybookIG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Do your business finances feel chaotic, to the point that the idea of organizing your finances stresses you out? Matt Gartland of Smart Passive Income joins us to share how to reset your finances and find joy in the numbers with simple organization practices like forecasting your cashflow. Listen in as he highlights why he believes slow business growth is the key to long-term sustainability and how you can also make intentional decisions between profitability and growth.
Now, if you love this conversation, then you don’t want to miss out on Matt’s upcoming webinar with Mac Hughes, Product Evangelist at HoneyBook! In this live class, he’s sharing how to financially prepare for the unexpected in your business. Register for this live class, happening on October 22nd at 12 PM EST.
The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.
Resources mentionedWebinar: Financially prepare for the unexpected with Matt Gartland50% of businesses fail in five yearsMike MichalowiczConnect with the guestWebsite: smartpassiveincome.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mattgartlandX: twitter.com/mattgartlandConnect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Today’s episode is a powerful truth bomb that all business owners need to hear: success is never linear. My guest, Melissa Mitchell, is a testament to that fact, and I think you’re going to love her story.
Melissa owns a YouTube video marketing agency and coaching business and shares her unique journey of stepping back into a corporate role after entrepreneurship, then finding success on Youtube that allowed her to become a full-time business owner again. Listen in as she highlights some of the key YouTube strategies she believes business owners should implement to find growth on Youtube and success for your business!
Resources mentionedMelissa’s editing tutorialsConnect with the guestWebsite: wandermintcreative.comInstagram: instagram.com/wandermintcreativeYouTube: youtube.com/@WandermintCreativeConnect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Do you know the difference between being a business owner and a thought leader? If you don’t, you will by the end of this episode. My guest, Camille Campins-Adams is a bestselling author and book coach.
She joins us to break down the skills you need to become a thought leader in your industry, how to grow your influence, and how to discover the message you’re meant to share. If you’ve been wanting to be bolder, more innovative, and share your expertise with the world, this episode is for you.
The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.
Resources mentionedBrené BrownEpisode 52 with Jasmine StarConnect with the guestWebsite: camillecampinsadams.comInstagram: instagram.com/campinsadamsConnect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Here’s a legal tip that all business owners need to hear: stay ready so you don’t have to get ready. In this episode, lawyer Paige Griffith of The Legal Paige shares the lessons she’s learned after one of the hardest years in her business.
Paige also shares how her perseverance led to her building a multi-six-figure business in a matter of months. This episode is jam-packed with advice for entrepreneurs who want to build the businesses of their dreams.
The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.
Resources mentionedEpisode 44 with Shay CochranConnect with the guestWebsite: thelegalpaige.comInstagram: instagram.com/thelegalpaigeConnect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Are you holding onto tasks in your business that are keeping you from scaling? Maybe you think you’re the only person who can handle the details. If that’s you in business, you may have been hit with the curse of expertise.
In today’s conversation, business strategist and leadership coach Audrey Joy Kwan joins us to talk about overcoming the curse of expertise so that you can scale your business in a sustainable way that doesn’t compromise your well-being.
Listen in as Audrey gives us a step-by-step guide to building your team, explains the powerful inspiration behind her business, and shares several other valuable insights in this jam-packed episode.
The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.
Connect with the guestWebsite: audreyjoykwan.comInstagram:instagram.com/audreyjoykwanEmail: [email protected] Connect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Running a business with your BFF can be a dream come true, but it also comes with a unique set of challenges. In this episode, I sit down with Shay Brown and Cassie Torrecillas, best friends turned co-founders of Bucketlist Bombshells.
They share their incredible journeys, how they navigate friendship and business, and how they’ve turned their passion for travel into a thriving business venture.
The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.
Resources mentionedRocket Fuel by Gino WickmanEpisode 44 with Shay CochranConnect with the guestWebsite: bucketlistbombshells.comInstagram: instagram.com/bucketlistbombshells Connect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Are your biases holding you back as a business owner and person? In today’s episode, we’re making uncomfortable conversations comfortable and learning how to address our own biases so we can build impactful businesses. Alex Temblador joins us for a real conversation about how our biases can block the impact and influence of our businesses. Alex reminds us that being more inclusive can not only lead to more innovation in our business but also more profit.
The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.
Resources mentionedHarvard IAT TestEverything is Figureoutable by Marie ForleoCensus projection reportConnect with the guestWebsite: www.alextemblador.comWriting an Identity That is Not Your Own book: www.alextemblador.comInstagram: instagram.com/alex_tembladorConnect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Do you dream of doing what you love as a solopreneur? In this episode, leadership and team operation consultant Tatiana O’Hara shares her journey from having a team to going solo. With refreshing radical honesty, she shares her full entrepreneurial journey with us, as well as what it looks like to be a successful business owner despite what others think about you.
Every independent business owner should listen to this episode because it’s an incredible reminder to believe in yourself, do what you love, and not be afraid to go after what you truly want.
The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.
Connect with the guestWebsite: tatianaohara.coInstagram: instagram.com/_tatianaoharaConnect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Does busyness always equal more revenue for your business? The truth is…no, it doesn’t. If we want to grow sustainably, we need to be more strategic with how we spend our time, the services that we offer, and how to price them in a way that's going to grow our business.
Business strategist Holly Haynes joins us on the show to talk about how we can create more profit in our business using income-stacking strategies. This conversation is pure gold and includes key ways to help you work with what you have to create more profit in your business.
The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.
Resources mentionedSimone Biles bows to Rebecca AndradeConnect with the guestIncome stacking master class: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/profitWebsite: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehollymariehaynes/ Connect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Are you experiencing slow growth in your business? In this episode, my guest Kayla Hollatz shares why slow growth is not a bad thing. Kayla is a copywriter and website strategist, and we have a much-needed conversation about how to honor ourselves and lead with intention in everything we do.
Kayla also shares how she has evolved after walking through the hardest season of her life, why it’s important to embrace your current pace and trust the process, and other powerful insights that business owners need to hear.
The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.
Connect with the guestWebsite: kaylahollatz.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/kaylahollatz Three MPH: threemph.comConnect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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