Elevating Business: a podcast by www.emilyandblair.com
187 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -Are you an artist who wants a website to be able to show and sell your work from?Well, you've come to the right place! This podcast and our website is dedicated to getting you and your art online. We have every method possible to suit every artist's situation, from building a website through to buying one.Each week, Blair will give you tips and tricks for getting you online and succeeding there.
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Episodes
How to Grow + Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset
June 14, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.53 MBIn this episode, Blair talks about growth, how important it is to the success of your business and what methods you can use to grow. Emily discusses the differences between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. References mentioned in this episode: Growing Your Business Articles: www.emilyandblair.com
Always Keeping the Exit in Mind + Desk Yoga
June 11, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.64 MBIn this episode, Emily talks about three exercises you can do sitting at your desk and Blair discusses why you should always be keeping the exit (the sale of your business) in mind throughout your journey.
Record Keeping and Data Analysis + Morning Diet
June 09, 2021 22:00 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MBIn this episode, Blair goes through what and how to keep records for and touches on data analysis and why this is important to keeping an eye on your online businesses performance. Emily looks at what food options are good for when doing morning exercise. References mentioned in this episode: Freshbooks Accounting Software: Freshbooks DropBox Cloud Storage: Icedrive Website Performance: GT Metrix Uber Suggest
How to SEO when you don’t know SEO + Morning Workout
June 07, 2021 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.26 MBIn this episode, Blair discusses how you can get your website SEO done when you have no idea how to do SEO and gives a variety of strategies you can use. Emily talks about setting up a morning workout routine to start your day off well. References mentioned in this episode: Coursera for paid seo courses Hubspot for free seo courses. SEO Specialists Human Proof Designs SEO Advice/Blogs: Neil Patel Brian Dean
Amazon FBA Selling – is it Dead? + Art Classes & Doodling
June 04, 2021 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.03 MBIn this episode Emily talks about how beneficial art classes can be and how simple doodling can be an effective way to manage stress. Blair goes into the state of play with Amazon FBA and whether its still a good option for people wanting to start their online journey with. References mentioned in this show: AMZ Scout
Managing Money – Handle your Debtors + Art Example to Try
June 02, 2021 22:00 - 11 minutes - 8.22 MBIn this episode, Blair discusses the importance of managing you money after the sale and following up on debtors so you receive your money in a timely manner. Emily provides an art therapy example for you to try. References mentioned in this episode: Art Therapy Styles - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/patg305/aztec-patterns/ https://zentangle.com/ https://www.pinterest.co.uk/artjuliefrench/mehndi-art-lesson/
Protecting your Business Ideas and Products + Art Therapy
May 31, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.93 MBIn this episode, Blair talks about how you can protect your business ideas and products, why you should do this and what to do if someone copies your product. Emily talks about Art Therapy and how this can be a great way to relieve the stress of work. References mentioned in this episode: Patents and Trademarks: Bonamark Non-disclosure Agreement: Law Depot
Keeping Motivated When Working Alone + Meditation and Stress
May 28, 2021 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9 MBIn this episode, Blair discusses how to keep motivated in the sometimes lonely world of online businesses. Emily competes her Meditation series with a piece on stress management. References discussed in this episode: Meditation Apps: Calm Headspace
Stop Procrastinating + Meditation at Work
May 26, 2021 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.69 MBIn this episode, Blair discussed how to stop procrastinating in your business and Emily does her second part of the Meditation series, discussing meditation at work. References discussed in this episode: Meditation Apps: Calm Headspace
Banking Options Online + Meditation
May 24, 2021 22:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MBIn this episode, Blair discusses the various online banking options available and how they differ from traditional banks. Emily starts a three part series on meditation and why you need to be including this into your schedule. References discussed in this episode: Online Banks: Wise Torfx XE Meditation Apps: Calm Headspace
Setting up You Home Office + A Happy Home
May 21, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.85 MBIn this episode Blair goes into detail about the components required to set up a great home office and Emily talks about doing the same in your home environment. References: Home Office Checklist at www.emilyandblair.com
Why Insure Your Business and Balance Reviewed
May 19, 2021 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.12 MBIn this episode Blair talks about insurance and what policies maybe relevant to you and your business to protect yourself. Emily completes her series on balance with a review of work life balance. References: Insurance 1. Hiscox 2. Commercial Insurance 3. State Farm Contracts, Terms and Conditions 1. RocketLawyer 2. My Company Works Secure Passwords 1. LastPass
Is the 4hr work week a myth? + Exercise Food
May 17, 2021 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.27 MBIn this episode Blair discusses the theories behind Tim Ferris's book The 4 Hour Work Week and explains how you can use them in your business and Emily looks into what food complement and enhance your exercise routines to ensure you're maximising the results. References: Tim Ferris - The 4 Hour Work Week
Buying and Selling Websites with Thomas Smale from FE International
May 14, 2021 22:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this episode, Blair talks with the CEO of FE International about everything when buying or selling an online business. Thomas discusses how best to set your business up for sale, what areas to look at when looking to buy a business and a whole load of tips for listeners who maybe looking to buy or for those looking to exit. Website: FE International
Doing the Grind Your Way + A Balanced Breakfast
May 12, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.99 MBIn this episode, Blair talks about how to do 'the grind' but in a way that's maintainable long term and gives a work/life balance. Emily goes on in her Balance series to discuss why having a good breakfast is important to setting up a successful start to the work day.
Domains – Naming Them & Buying Them + Water in Your Day
May 10, 2021 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this episode Blair looks at domain names and how to find one and protect yourself in the process. We also discuss why and when buying an existing domain name maybe a good idea. Emily continues her series on Balance with discussion on getting more water into your daily routine. Avoiding trademark infringements: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at www.uspto.gov Thomas Register Online at www.thomasregister.com Avoid domain mistakes: justcreative.com Domain search tools: www.namecheap.com...
When Freelancers Let You Down + Keeping in Touch
May 07, 2021 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.79 MBWe discuss how freelancers can let you down and what you can do when this happens. Emily talks about why keeping in touch with friends and family is an important part to a successful work/life balance.
Freelancers - What You Need to Know + A Balance Diet
May 05, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MBWe go into everything about freelancers and why they can be good for your business. Emily discusses how a balanced diet can help you get the most from your day.
A Working Relationship? + Balance
May 03, 2021 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MBDo you have a working relationship? - balancing work life with home life when in business with your partner, relation or friend. We discuss the upsides, downsides and key things to help you make it work. Emily talks about keeping balance each day and a yoga technique to practice to improve your balance.
Supporting Your Online Journey with a Team & Brain Food
April 30, 2021 22:00 - 11 minutes - 7.8 MBIn this episode we go through why setting up a support team to surround you and your business journey is so important to your success and Emily completes the brain food series.
Finding Your Niche
April 28, 2021 22:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBWe look into finding your niche and discuss some methods to validate and test it to ensure that you start your online business with a solid product or offer. We refer to AMZ Scout for all the help you need when looking for profitable Amazon products to sell. See their website at: AMZ Scout
Reverse Engineering and Brain Foods
April 26, 2021 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.92 MBIn this episode, Blair explores reverse engineering your business and goals to create a better roadmap to success and Emily does another instalment of some great brain foods to keep you top of your business day.
Detailed Due Diligence When Buying a Website Business
April 23, 2021 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBMore detailed items to check when looking at an online business to buy. Key areas to look at and examine if you're looking at buying a website. References mentioned in this episode: Website Audits: Human Proof Designs Recipes: Hemsley and Hemsley
Assessing Businesses To Buy – Some Tips to Follow
April 21, 2021 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBWe look into high level checks and things to consider when starting to examine an online business to buy. Some key advice for anyone seeking a website to purchase. Website Valuations: FE International Recipes: Hemsley and Hemsley
Avoiding Shiny Objects – Keeping on Track in Your Business
April 19, 2021 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.51 MBIdentifying what opportunities are not worth following and ways to avoid them completely.
Distracted? - How to manage distractions so you can maximize your business day
April 16, 2021 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.02 MBWe look into the common distractions to your business day and how you can manage them and remove them
Are You Focused? - Why focus time is so important to the success of your online business
April 14, 2021 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.62 MBFocus time is key to ensuring distractions don't impact your business growth and so that you make time each day to focus on individual important tasks
Business Accounting - Why you need to talk to an accountant
April 12, 2021 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.6 MBWhy involving a business accountant or bookkeeper in your online business is key to saving you time, keeping tax compliant and making you more money. Software mentioned in this episode: Freshbooks Quickbooks
Business software you need to have - Save time with these
April 09, 2021 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.1 MBWe go through our top 10 business software which we use every day to streamline our journey online. Software mentioned in this episode: Banking: Wise File Storage: Icedrive Graphics: Photoshop Accounting: Quickbooks Photo library: Shutterstock Keyword tools: SEMrush Security: Lastpass (passwords), Antivirus AVG Word Processing: Microsoft Communication: Microsoft Teams SEO: GT Metrix Performance: Google Analytics
Why systemize your business? - How to set up systems to save you time
April 07, 2021 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.3 MBSystems are the foundation of streamlining your business and putting some of it on autopilot, which then frees up your time to focus on business growth and success.
Being Organized in Business
April 05, 2021 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.32 MBWhy being organised in business can save you time, money, mistakes and keeps your online business journey in the fast lane.
Kicking goals- business goal setting and following through
April 02, 2021 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.12 MBWhy setting up a business strategy and then breaking this down into bite sized goals is key to business success
Get Rich Quick? - Time is your weapon for business success
March 31, 2021 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.39 MBPlanning on getting rich quick? Maybe this episode will change your mind. Some truth behind the myth.
A good morning? - create a routine to maximise your business day
March 29, 2021 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.35 MBHaving a routine in your day is key to creating a consistent structure to productive business and a healthy work life balance
When that gut feeling comes true
March 26, 2021 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.53 MBWhy trusting your gut is super important in life and business. A real life example and ways to avoid disappointment when you don't trust your gut and it all goes wrong.
The day the earth shook - when the unexpected happens
March 24, 2021 22:00 - 8 minutes - 6.13 MBChange - what to expect and how to deal with it.
Who are Emily and Blair?
March 22, 2021 22:00 - 6 minutes - 4.61 MBAn introduction from Emily and Blair and a short backstory of who they are, how they met and why they created www.emilyandblair.com