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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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Many business owners are timid about setting boundaries with their clients because they fear it will negatively impact their business. However, our guest on today’s episode found the opposite to be true.
Becca Bunch is the founder and CEO of the social media marketing agency Homemade Social. When she and her team implemented new boundaries and systems with their clients, their revenue went up 44%. In this episode, she’s sharing the exact boundaries she sets and the systems she uses to maintain them.
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 mentionedCareer CivilityOpen Phone appGroove appOpal appConnect with the guestWebsite: homemadesocial.comHomemade Social Instagram: instagram.com/homemadesocial_Becca’s Instagram: instagram.com/bbooksConnect 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 want your website to make more money for your business? Today’s guest has tips to take your brand and website to the next level. Danielle Connor is a website designer who works with female business owners to create sites that convert.
This episode is jam packed with tangible tips to improve your website, along with tips for staying true to your brand and allowing your brand to evolve with you. Plus, she touches on how to step into the CEO role of your business instead of treating yourself like a solopreneur, and how your website can do the same.
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: danielleconnor.comInstagram: instagram.com/danielle.a.connor
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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What do you do when two celebrities steal your podcast name? On this episode, I’m joined by Phoebe and Caroline Connell, two sisters who host the Pretty Little Podcast, a Pretty Little Liars rewatch podcast. Phoebe and Caroline hosted this show for two years before two actresses from the show launched their own rewatch podcast with the same name.
Their story got crazier from there, but in the end, Phoebe and Caroline turned it into a huge opportunity for their podcast. They share how they built a loyal community that had their backs during this whole experience, advice on how to protect your business from a situation like this, and ways to monetize your podcast that benefits your community.
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 mentionedCaroline’s TikTokVictoria AlarioShea Cochran episode PatreonConnect with the guestsPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprettylittlep0dcast/?hl=enPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theprettylittlepodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePrettyLittlePodcastConnect 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 looking for new ways to collaborate with other independent business owners? If so, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Danielle Wiebe, a community builder, collaboration expert, and business strategist who talks about how we can use creative collaborations and partnership strategies to reach our ideal clients.
Danielle gives us so many tangible tips on the different ways business owners can collaborate, how to cold pitch potential collaborators, and how to move forward if a collaboration doesn't work out. You're going to walk away with new and innovative ways to collaborate with other business owners to help generate revenue 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 mentionedOur episode with Ellen YinOur episode on Ellen Yin’s podcast Our episode with Lakrisha DavisConnect with the guestBusiness Babes Collective podcast: businessbabescollective.com/podcast Business Babes Instagram: instagram.com/businessbabescoPersonal Instagram: instagram.com/danilivinglife
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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Have you dreamt of leaving your corporate job to become a full-time podcaster? That’s exactly what Les Alfred did when she wanted to help other women like her find purpose, balance, and resources for self-development. Listen in as she shares all of her secrets, including how she built a loyal and successful community through her podcast.
Les Alfred is a content creator, business owner, and the host of Balanced Black Girl, a podcast dedicated to helping you feel your best by providing approachable health, self-care, and personal development tips.
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 mentioned
The Balanced Black Girl episode with Ashley Blaine Featherson-JenkinsOprah WinfreyIssa RaeElaine WelterothEpisode 55 with Justin ShielsA New Host for the Independent Business Podcast episodeConnect with the guest
Podcast: balancedblackgirl.com/podcastYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCBxaP1FieK4i9i_mfh0PdWg Instagram: instagram.com/balancedlesTikTok: tiktok.com/@balancedlesConnect with the host
Website: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How do you navigate friendships and deal with conflicts as a business owner? How can meaningful relationships impact your business success?
Friendship educator Danielle Bayard Jackson joins us to talk about relationships and why they’re so important for your business and beyond. Danielle is an educator, publicist, and author of the book Fighting For Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships.
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 mentioned
Cofounder conflict studyThe Art of Gathering bookThe Good Enough Job bookConnect with the guest
Fighting For Our Friendships bookWebsite: betterfemalefriendships.comWebsite: daniellebayardjackson.comInstagram: instagram.com/daniellebayardjacksonConnect with the host
Website: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Did you know that outside of my full-time role as the host of the Independent Business for HoneyBook, I also own two businesses? Lately, I’ve been asked how I am managing my time as a full-time employee and business owner. Spoiler alert: it didn’t come easy or naturally and the transition was tough.
In today’s short and sweet solo episode, I’m sharing the productivity and strategy tips I’ve implemented to balance all of my roles and avoid burnout. If you’re looking for better ways to manage your time as a business owner, 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 mentioned
The secret to working less so you can make more money with Shay CochraneWorkflows and automationsScheduler featureAI email composerConnect with the host
Website: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Big news: Cheval, formerly known as Hayley Paige, is now Hayley Paige again! Nine months ago, she joined us on the show to talk about her lawsuit with her former employer. This lawsuit stripped her of her rights to use her name and brand, and that situation is what birthed Cheval.
In May of 2024, it was announced that she regained full ownership and control of the Hayley Paige brand and intellectual property rights, and she can now use her name. She is back today to share how she's doing in light of the news, her evolution as a person and business owner within this journey, and what is next for her in this new season.
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 mentionedPart one of Hayley Paige’s storyConnect with the guestInstagram: instagram.com/allthatglittersonthegramHayley Paige Instagram: instagram.com/misshayleypaigeCheval Instagram: instagram.com/sheischeval Website: sheischeval.comFoundation: instagram.com/agirlyoumightknowfoundationConnect 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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Since 2023 there have been over 260,000 layoffs in the tech industry. As a result, people are taking the leap to start their own independent consulting business now more than ever before.
There's no better time than now to get your business up and running or take your side hustle full-time. In this solo episode, I’m sharing why now is the time to start your own consulting business. Stay tuned to the end because we have something very special to help you get started.
Apply for the Breakthrough Grant 👉 honeybook.com/lp/breakthrough-grant
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.
Important sections of the conversation
[1:00] A new wave of entrepreneurship [2:25] Why it’s easier than ever to start a consultancy business[4:56] Independent business owners report better mental health[5:35] Announcing the Breakthrough Grant by HoneyBook[7:26] How to apply for the Breakthrough GrantResources mentioned
Episode 28 with Scott Wyden-Kivowitz The Breakthrough GrantConnect with the host
Website: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How do you show up for your business in difficult seasons of life? Angie McPherson knows first hand just how big of a struggle it can be. After a cancer diagnosis in 2021, Angie went searching for support from both her community and others who had gone through her season of life. Listen in as she walks us through her entrepreneurial journey and shares how she was able to stay grounded and build a sustainable business in the hardest season of her life.
Angie is a brand photographer, marketing strategist, and educator, and she reminds us that choosing yourself and finding joy can help you through the wild seasons of entrepreneurship and keep you focused on building the business and life of your 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 mentioned
Jasmine StarKatelyn JamesCreative Educator ConferenceMorning PagesConnect with the guest
Website: angiemcpherson.comInstagram: instagram.com/angiejanineConnect with the host
Website: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Did you know that there is a science to copywriting? In this episode, I sit down with Christina Torres, copywriter and CEO of Run and Tell That Co. She shares the differences between selling as a product versus a service-based business, mistakes that business owners make when it comes to their copy, and how to loosen up your sales page buttons.
This episode is full of tips to help you strengthen your copywriting abilities and help you feel more confident selling your products or services.
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 mentioned
Rob March and The Copywriter ClubChatGPTClaude.aiOtter.aiLoomConnect with the guest
Website: https://www.runandtellthat.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinateeee
Connect with the host
Website: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is your business supporting your life? In today’s episode, we’re joined by Ashlyn Carter, the founder and CEO of Ashlyn Writes. Ashlyn wasn’t always a business owner, but instead entered this journey due to her mental health forcing her to leave her corporate job.
Listen in as she shares how she confidently integrates her own life stories into her copy, builds systems that support her life, and manages her mental health. Plus she’s even highlighting pricing strategies for entrepreneurs. This episode is jam-packed with so many nuggets that every business owner needs to hear.
Trigger Warning: Please note that this conversation contains a brief conversation about eating disorders. If you are not in a place to listen, we totally understand and encourage you to skip today's 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.
Important sections of the conversation[3:03] Leaving a corporate career to start a copywriting business[9:01] How to develop your story as a business owner[15:12] Good writers are good noticers of life[17:29] Taking care of your mental health as a business owner[22:48] Creating systems so that your business can run without you[27:49] How to evaluate your pricing[32:38] How to feel confident when selling your services using strong copywriting[43:09] The biggest differentiator between the businesses that succeed and the ones that failResources mentioned
Gen Z Broke the Marketing Funnel article1000 True Fans articleCodie SanchezAtomic HabitsHoneybookShanna SkidmoreConnect with the guest
Website: https://ashlynwrites.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashlynscarter/Connect with the host
Website: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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If you are a business owner that is looking for more ways to put yourself out there and gain more visibility in your business, this episode is for you. Mallory Blair, the CEO and co-founder of Small Girls PR, joins us for a very fun conversation on how business owners can find and pitch for various PR opportunities to help bring more exposure to their businesses.
Mallory shares the unique way she started in PR, tangible strategies to find and pitch ourselves to various media outlets, and how having grit and resilience in your business can pay off in the most amazing ways.
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 mentioned
Muckrack reportMuckrack PR softwareConnectivelyConnect with the guest
Website: https://www.smallgirlspr.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourpalmal/Connect with the host
Website: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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As an independent business owner, you have the opportunity to create lasting impact with your business. You have the power to be a changemaker. In this episode, marketing strategist and author Erika Tebbens joins the show to talk about how we can gain more confidence and become changemakers in our business. From testifying before members of the House Subcommittee on Agriculture and Nutrition to running for office when asked to, Erika shares her experience in how we can turn our mission into a movement.
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 mentioned
Erika’s book, You’ve Got This: https://erikatebbens.com/bookConnect with the guest
Website: https://erikatebbens.com/Sell It, Sister podcast: https://erikatebbens.com/podcast-indexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikatebbensconsultingConnect with the host
Website: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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