Balancing Business
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIs work-life balance a myth? Why does my business feel like I'm working another 9-5? What is a CRM system and do I need one?
If you've ever asked yourself those questions—you're in the right place! Welcome to Balancing Business where you'll get tips, tricks, and what-NOT-to-do's for beating burnout and creating a sustainable business.
On this podcast you'll hear Fran's experience with burnout & how she overcame it with intentional structure and systems. Whether you're walking, driving, working or on the couch; tune in weekly for no-BS business advice you won't want to miss!
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Episodes
Brand Strategy, Design Trends & Standing Out in Your Industry with Juno Creative Studio
April 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn this episode, I'm joined by Samantha Craig and Taylor Grosse of Juno Creative Studio! We chat about what brand strategy actually is and why it's so important to back your visual identity with strategy, how trends can be harmful to both designers and folks who are investing in branding, why DIYing your brand could be costing you clients and the impact that visuals have on your potential client's perception of you, and more! If you enjoyed this episode, you can connect with Sam & Taylor o...
Business Finances, LLC vs S-Corp, Taxes & more with Kirsti Dory from Dory Dimes
April 05, 2023 17:35 - 28 minutes - 51.3 MBIn this week's episode I welcomed our first guest to the podcast: Kirsti Dory from Dory Dimes. Kirsti is a bad b*itch bookkeeper for creative women in business and shared a ton of great info on all things business finances and taxes! You can connect with Kirsti on Instagram & Tiktok (@kirsti.dory) and check out her website to learn how she can support you or to grab some of her amazing free resources!
Why Systems Should Be One of Your First Business Investments
March 15, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 27.5 MBHi friends! In today's episode I'm talking about why systems like Client Mangement Systems and Project Management Systems are so important to not only your own peace of mind, but also to your client experience and the sustainability of your business. I talk about the direct impact that an automated CRM has on your business, along with how it automatically prepares your business for future growth without overwhelm. I also talk about how neglecting your client management & project managemen...
What is Client Experience + Why Does It Matter?
March 08, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this week's episode I'm diving into what client experience is/means, why it's important and how it impacts your business and talking about some of the things that can impact your client experience (for better, or worse). If you enjoyed this episode, I'll be hosting a masterclass on all things Client Experience and diving 100x deeper into this topic and sharing everything you need to know about what things could be impacting your client experience and what you should be doing to improve...
2022 Recap: The Highs, Lows & Everything In Between
February 01, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 91 MBHi friends! This is a pretty long episode so you have my blessing to listen to this (and any episode) on a faster playback speed. In this episode I'm sharing a real and raw breakdown of my life and business in 2022: starting the year off with $2.5k monthly income and hitting my first 5-figure month 6 months later. But, of course, no story is that simple and as you'll hear — despite the success my business saw, 2022 was one (if not the) hardest years of my life. And I think it's important ...
A (Re-)Introduction
January 25, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 42.6 MBBalancing Business has returned! Thank you to all of you who are returning listeners and welcome to all of the new listeners — I'm so happy you're here :) In this episode, I'm sharing some insight on why it's been 8+ months since I last shared a podcast episode, what to expect from the podcast moving forward, and a breakdown of my business journey (minus last year) for anyone who hasn't heard it before. I'd love to connect with you on Instagram and hear what you though of this episode! My...
19 | 5 Ways to Improve Your Client Experience for FREE
April 25, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 32.3 MBToday I'm sharing 5 tips for improving your client experience and why each one of them is important!
18 | How Instagram Stories are Perpetuating Bad Hiring Experiences
April 18, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes - 22 MBOkay, I have to warn you, this episode is a liiitttlle spicy! It isn't something that I've seen anyone talk about before but I think it's something that's super important to shed light on. If you have any thoughts, agree or disagree let me know on IG @thepassionscollective!
17 | Sleazy Sales Tactics That I'm No Longer Subscribing To
April 11, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 33.5 MBHi friends! It's been a few weeks since I've released a new episode because I got hit with the good old rona. BUT I am back and feeling great and am super excited to chat about some common sales tactics that I see being used in the online space that I think we should all collectively say "peace out" to. If you have any thoughts to share about this episode, shoot me a DM on IG: @thepassionscollective I'd love to hear from you!
16 | Navigating Imposter Syndrome & Comparisonitis as an Entrepreneur
March 14, 2022 10:40 - 17 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this week's episode, I'm sharing some mindset shifts that I focus on when I'm struggling with comparison or imposter syndrome. I talk about how I've found it helpful to "logic" myself out of these situations and what actions I take to shift my focus.
15 | Are You Making the Right Investments for YOUR Business?
March 07, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 50.4 MBI'm back, after a brief hiatus, with a tiny life/business update and a brand new episode chatting all about: business investments, how to avoid making bad investments, figuring out what kind of investment you need to make & more! Subscribe to the email list: thepassionscollective.com/email-signup Follow me on Twitter @thepassionscol
14 | [PART 2] Client Experience: What is it Actually?
January 24, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 23.4 MBAfter a LOT of positive feedback, we're back again this week talking all about client experience. This week diving into: why systems should be one of your first business investments, and tips for creating a standout client experience. Instagram: @thepassionscollective
13 | [PART 1] Client Experience: What is it Actually?
January 17, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 17.9 MBWe're doing something different this week with a multiple part episode! This week I'm talking all about client experience: what it means, what impacts it, why it's important, and why it's more than just your systems If you liked this episode shoot me DM, email, or share this to your story so I know whether or not to drop part 2! Instagram: @thepassionscollective
12 | 5 Lessons I Learned in My First Year of Entrepreneurship
January 10, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 32.2 MB2021 was my first full year of entrepreneurship and my first year of being a full-time entrepreneur. In this episode, I'm sharing with you 5 lessons that I learned that I feel are the most valuable! I would absolutely love if you shared this episode with someone else who you think it will resonate with! I had a lot of fun recording this one & would love for it to reach as many people as possible ☺️ If you haven't already, connect with me on Instagram @thepassionscollective
11 | A Look Into My Business Pivot: Less Services, Removing Courses, etc.
January 03, 2022 20:25 - 17 minutes - 31.2 MBHappy 2022 friends! I'm returning from a brief podcast hiatus to share about my most recent business pivot/refinement & what changes I've made. I dive into my thought process and ideation for the pivot, why I'm pulling back my passive offers + more! Don't forget to connect with me on Instagram @thepassionscollective ☺️
10 | Demystifying Workflows & Sharing My Workflow Framework
November 29, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this week's episode I'm talking all about Dubsado workflows: common misconceptions, what it really takes to create workflows, and my 4-step framework for creating workflows Learn more about Workflow Whiz or check out my Workflow Strategy Sessions or my Workflow Setups! As always, if you loved this episode I'd love to chat with you about it on Instagram: @thepassionscollective
09 | An Honest Chat About Entrepreneurship
November 22, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this week's episode I'm talking about entrepreneurship & the way that it's glorified in the online space. I share how I think that many strategies are really damaging and ultimately lead to people quitting their business because they aren't sustainable and they feel like there aren't any other options. Don't forget to connect with me on Instagram @thepassionscollective
08 | Hot Take: Niching Down Isn't Necessary for Success
November 15, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 25.7 MBHappy Monday podcast fam! Today I'm talking about why niching down isn't necessary for a successful business and how being a multi-passionate entrepreneur can make you more profitable. I'd love to hear about your experience with niching down: if anyone's ever told you you *had* to, if it worked for you or if it felt limiting, etc. so hop into my DMs on Instagram! @thepassionscollective If you loved this episode, share it with a fellow multi-passionate entrepreneur :)
07 | 4 Things You Can Do Today to Improve Your Client Experience
November 08, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 17.6 MBHello podcast fam! I'm back after a week break to talk about the importance of client experience and 4 ways you can improve it starting today. If you want to steal my Dubsado inquiry workflow, click here: thepassionscollective.com/freebie And as always, if you loved this episode please share it with your community & don't forget to connect with me on Instagram: @thepassionscollective
06 | Are You Running Your Business as an Entrepreneur or a CEO?
October 25, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 22.8 MBWe're back with another episode this week that I'm suuuuper excited about! Talking about the difference between an Entrepreneur and a CEO - how they show up differently in their businesses and what to do if you want to start stepping into your CEO role more. If you liked this episode, I'd love if you shared it with your community! Tag me on Instagram @thepassionscollective if you share it there :)
05 | 5 Money Leaks You May Be Overlooking in Your Business
October 18, 2021 16:23 - 16 minutes - 30.4 MBDo you ever feel like your monthly business expenses are SO high...but you have no idea where it's all going to? If so - this episode is for you! One of the biggest money mistakes I see entrepreneurs make (and that I've made in the past) is within platforms you use for your business. If you're interested in learning more about Platform Efficiency Audits, follow this link: go.thepassionscollective.com/audits Don't forget to connect on Insta! instagram.com/thepassionscollective
[MINI EPISODE] A Riff on Recognizing Burnout
October 15, 2021 15:57 - 9 minutes - 17.1 MBToday's special mini-episode is brought to you by my spontaneous donut run at 7:30am! If you found this episode helpful or it resonated with you at all, I'd looooove it if you'd share about it on your IG stories and tag me so I can thank you for listening :) Love y'all! And if you're not already, don't forget to connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepassionscollective/
[MINI EPISODE] A Riff on Recognizing Burnout
October 15, 2021 15:57 - 9 minutes - 17.1 MBToday's special mini-episode is brought to you by my spontaneous donut run at 7:30am! If you found this episode helpful or it resonated with you at all, I'd looooove it if you'd share about it on your IG stories and tag me so I can thank you for listening :) Love y'all! And if you're not already, don't forget to connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepassionscollective/
04 | My Experience Being Diagnosed with ADHD at 22
October 11, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 68.4 MBHi friends! This was a highly requested episode on Instagram & I'm excited to share more about ADHD, specifically in women, my experience being diagnosed at 22-years-old and answer the questions you shared. The book recommendation I mention in this episode: Is it You, Me or Adult A.D.D.? Don't forget to connect with ya girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepassionscollective
03 | The Truth About Working Less & Making More $
October 03, 2021 23:19 - 17 minutes - 31.3 MBOkay so this might be a little bit of a spicy episode BUT it needed to be said! There's a lot that isn't talked about in the online space when it comes to making 5+ figures per month and I think it can be incredibly misleading, especially for new business owners. In this episode I reference my Self-Sufficient Sales masterclass. More on that here: https://courses.thepassionscollective.com/offers/60005e52-3e35-4534-8fae-f4aba877f052 Don't forget to connect with ya girl on Instagram: http...
02 | The 5 Pillars You Need for a Balanced Business
October 03, 2021 23:18 - 23 minutes - 43 MBIn this episode, I'm breaking down the 5 pillars that you need for a balanced business. These are the *exact* things I focused all my energy on when I was figuring out how to beat burnout in my own business and the *exact* pillars I teach my clients who are in my 1:1 coaching program (more on that here: https://www.thepassionscollective.com/activate-your-alignment) Don't forget to connect with ya girl on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thepassionscollective/
01 | My Story as an Entrepreneur: Burnout to Balance
October 03, 2021 23:18 - 24 minutes - 45.4 MBIs work-life balance a myth? Why does my business feel like I'm working another 9-5? Is entrepreneur burnout normal? If you've ever asked yourself those questions—you're in the right place ;) Welcome to Balancing Business where we'll be providing tips, tricks, and what-NOT-to-do's for beating burnout and creating balance in your biz. On this podcast you'll hear Fran's experience with burnout, how she overcame it, and how you can do the same. Whether you're walking, driving, working or on...