Being Boss with Emily Thompson
135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsBeing Boss® is an exploration of what it takes to be boss as a creative business owner, entrepreneur, freelancer, or side-hustler. Join host Emily Thompson as she explores the mindsets, habits, and tactics of harnessing your creative ambitions and embracing the adventure of starting and growing your own business so that you can make money doing work you love. This feed contains episodes 240-359 of the original Being Boss show. To find episodes 1-239 of the show that was co-hosted with Kathleen Shannon, search "Being Boss with Emily + Kathleen" wherever you listen to podcasts.
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#259 - Building Your Business to Scale with Alicia Butler Pierre
May 25, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBBuilding a strong business is likely a high priority for you, whether you're a solopreneur or an entrepreneur looking to scale. You want your business operations to run efficiently and effectively so you can be ready to grow. But what is business operations exactly? Alicia Butler Pierre from the Business Infrastructure podcast and Equilibria, Inc. joins us in this episode to share her framework for business infrastructure and how to set up your business for profitable growth. Get full shown...
#258 - 4 Mindset Shifts Entrepreneurs Must Make to Achieve Success
May 11, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBWhen it comes to pursuing the path of an entrepreneur, the positions that we put ourselves in as decision-makers, creators, community leaders and change-makers can be a breeding ground for mindset challenges. Finding success requires business mindset shifts and having the perseverance to continue to improve yourself, skill sets, and endeavors. In this episode, we provide essential entrepreneurial resources for tackling 4 common not-boss mindsets so that you can embody a successful entreprene...
#257 - Project Management and Building Systems for Creatives and Freelancers with Mary Williams
April 27, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBProject management is an important skillset for entrepreneurs – it's the work that will allow you to take a big idea and turn it into reality. But as business owners in the modern age, we tend to think of project management not as the skillset, but as the tool, the shiny piece of software that we believe will lessen the load. In reality, without understanding the basics of project management and of the systems and processes that make up your business, the software will not help, as Mary Will...
#256 - E + K: How to Improve Focus as a Multi-Passionate Creative
April 13, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBKathleen Shannon joins to share a conversation on handling distractions and finding focus as a multi-passionate creative. From dealing with shiny object syndrome to narrowing in on your core genius and dedicating yourself to becoming great at something, we discuss the process and benefits of improving your focus. Get full shownotes for this episode here >> — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Being Boss on Instag...
#255 - Manifesting Money with Pamela Chen
March 30, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBExpand your capacity for success and manifest the money you want to make with your business. In this episode, join in to hear from Pamela Chen, a spiritual entrepreneur who's talking about manifesting, and not the watered-down platitudes of practicing positivity and creating a mood board, but the real magic of reprogramming yourself for success and abundance and calling in what you desire. Get full shownotes for this episode here >> _____ Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, ...
#254 - How to Build a Life that Supports Your Business with Megan Flatt
March 16, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBMost business owners want to build their business to support their life, crafting the ideal work/life balance. But as we go along this entrepreneurial journey, things often begin revolving entirely around our work. In this episode, join Emily and her business bestie, Megan Flatt, as they talk about entrepreneurship, motherhood, and what it takes to build a life that supports your business. Get full shownotes for this episode here >> — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on ...
#253 - Being an Influencer with Vivian Kaye
March 02, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBTo explore the topic of influence and how we, as business owners, wield influence in our life and work, Vivian Kaye returns to give a look inside how to stay authentic when you have attention of tens of thousands of followers. In this episode, Vivian shares her experience of the growth of her influence, and how she uses her platform to fuel her personal brand, a product brand, and her mission to make an impact in the world. Get full show notes for this episode here >> --- Listen to more B...
#252 - How to Grow Your Business Like a Boss with Autumn Witt Boyd
February 16, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBOur go-to boss lawyer, Autumn Witt Boyd, rejoins the podcast today to talk about growing your business. She goes into detail about all of the methods and tactics that she used herself to expand her own business over the past 6 years. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclub Join the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community
#251 - How to Cultivate Hobbies as a Creative Entrepreneur
February 02, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBWhen you're a creative, there's often a whole heap of overlap between your work and what you do for fun. But making time for doing things that you enjoy that have NOTHING to do with work is important, even if it requires a bit more effort and intention. In today's episode, Emily shares with you the importance of strategizing your way into pursuing your hobbies and tips for helping you make it do. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website,...
#250 - Being a Multi-Passionate Creative Entrepreneur with D'ana Joi Spencer and Dana Kaye
January 19, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBTwo multi-passionate creatives, D'ana Joi Spencer and Dana Kaye, join Emily in a conversation that navigates through the definition of being a multi-passionate creative entrepreneur, whether or not you should be focusing your endeavors, and the pros and cons of being our kind of boss. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclub Join the Be...
#249 - 7 Habits of a Successful CEO
January 05, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB2020 did a number on our basic structures: our boundaries, habits, and routines that we've been creating over the years, which means that now is the perfect time to get back to the basics. To help you start making that move, this episode is all about successful habits of CEOs, the decision-maker for your business (which is likely YOU). Get full show notes for this episode here --- Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow...
#248 - What Worked in 2020 with Tara McMullin
December 22, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBSurely 2020 wasn’t ALL bad, right? Podcast guest regular Tara McMullin joins Emily to talk about what worked in 2020, what the year taught us about business and what we can carry into 2021, backing away from goal setting, and experimenting with removing due dates. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclub Join the Being Boss Community: b...
S3 E14: Full of Sh*t
December 09, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBAlmanac Supply Co is officially three years old, and Emily is reflecting on how the business has grown from its humble beginnings, how she felt the need to prove that she's not full of shit, and the tactics that she has picked up on along the way to build and sustain a profitable product business. --- Listen to the rest of Season 3 by joining the Being Boss Clubhouse. Find out more and tune in by going to beingboss.club/community --- Making a Business is a Being Boss® Production Listen +...
#247 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Check-In with Erica Courdae
December 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBErica Courdae joins Emily to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in business in the six months following the murder of George Floyd. They also check-in on the DEI commitments made by businesses, the difference between being explicit and implicit with your values and intentions, and staying grounded in the face of adversity. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Being...
#246 - Time Management for Business Owners
November 24, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBAccording to our annual listener survey, year after year, time management is the biggest struggle for bosses. In a year where all of the rules of normal business operations have been thrown out the window, Emily is revisiting what it means to manage your time by prioritizing the right tasks to get the job done, by spending less time doing more, and by giving you plenty of time leftover to live your life. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Listen to more Being Boss shows on our ...
#245 - Get + Give Support Through Leadership with Sally Netherwood
November 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBLeadership expert Sally Netherwood joins the show today to talk about how business owners can give and receive new levels of support by focusing on being leaders. Sally and Emily discuss how leadership fits into the Being Boss mantra, how leadership contrasts with management, and what it takes to be an effective leader. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Being Boss on ...
#244 - Astrology, Luck, and Divine Timing in Business with Mecca Woods
October 27, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBMecca Woods joins Emily to explore the vast world of astrology and discern the most important pieces for using it to plan for business. Recorded live at the Gathering: Guided by Intuition online event. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclub Join the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community
#243 - E+K: Build Your Business with Intuition + Magic
October 13, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBA special, surprise guest joins Emily as she gives an inside look at how and when she used her intuition and – in some cases – magic to grow Indie Shopography, Being Boss, and Almanac Supply Co. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclub Join the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community
#242 - Edit Your Words and Your Brand with Tasha Harrison + Tara Street
September 29, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBTara Street and Tasha Harrison join the podcast today to talk about editing... your words, your brand, your offering... and why you need to embrace the ever-evolving nature of growing as a human and as a business. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclub Join the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community
#241 - Own Who You Are with Michelle Khouri
September 15, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBMichelle Khouri is back again, this time to talk with Emily about the importance of sharing your story, why own who you are, and how you can let your story fuel your business. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclub Join the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community
#240 - How to Thrive When You Work Alone
September 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBIn this all new era of Being Boss, Emily is all alone and she's focused on making sure she continues to thrive. She's going over how to control your negative self-talk, setting yourself up for success, creating proof of your accomplishments, investing in yourself, and so much more. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclub Join the Bein...
Making a Business Season 3 Trailer
February 05, 2020 17:00 - 1 minute - 967 KBMaking a Business is back for season 3. Now airing exclusively in the Being Boss Community. Find out more and tune in by going to beingboss.club/community --- Making a Business is a Being Boss® Production Listen + Subscribe to the Being Boss Podcast Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclub Follow Being Boss on Twitter: @beingbossclub Follow Being Boss on Facebook: facebook.com/beingbossclub
S2 E6: Building a Brand
November 21, 2018 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBYou know we love a good brand story, and as it turns out, a solid brand is probably the number 1 piece of the puzzle that’s lending to the success of Almanac Supply Co. So in this episode of Making a Business, we're digging into how Emily has established a brand for her business—what this means for her personal brand, how she's gathered community around it, and the importance of maintaining professionalism while still being personable as a retail business owner. Get full show notes for thi...
S2 E5: The Dark Side of Product Business
November 14, 2018 05:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MBWhen you're a product-based business, one of the biggest hurdles is sourcing materials and managing stock and inventory. In today's Making a Business episode, we're digging into what you need to consider when searching for a source for your raw materials, curating a shop and selling other makers' goods, and ordering and maintaining stock as a business owner. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Making a Business is a Being Boss® Production Listen + Subscribe to the Being Bo...
S2 E4: Sourcing + Curating Products
November 07, 2018 05:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MBWhen you're a product-based business, one of the biggest hurdles is sourcing materials and managing stock and inventory. In today's Making a Business episode, we're digging into what you need to consider when searching for a source for your raw materials, curating a shop and selling other makers' goods, and ordering and maintaining stock as a business owner. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Making a Business is a Being Boss® Production Listen + Subscribe to the Being Bo...
S2 E3: Growth Opportunities
October 31, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBEven if you have a physical, product-based business, it's important to play the online marketing game. So in today's Making a Business episode, we're talking about how Emily is using social media and email marketing to grow her business while still focusing on building relationships and seeking avenues of growth offline. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Making a Business is a Being Boss® Production Listen + Subscribe to the Being Boss Podcast Follow Being Boss on Insta...
S2 E2: The Most Important Ingredients
October 24, 2018 04:00 - 16 minutes - 7.54 MBWhat are the most important pieces of creating a new business? We're talking about the ingredients that make up a product business—from consistently showing up, to tracking your numbers and knowing all the math that goes into your business, to creating an incredible customer experience. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Making a Business is a Being Boss® Production Listen + Subscribe to the Being Boss Podcast Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclub Follow Being ...
S2 E1: Failed Partnership
October 17, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBWe're back for season two of Making a Business! So to dive in, we're sharing what's been going on with Emily's product-based business, Almanac Supply Co., since season one—including dissolving a business partnership, redefining roles and responsibilities, and making a couple vision shifts to the business. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Making a Business is a Being Boss® Production Listen + Subscribe to the Being Boss Podcast Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingboss...
Making a Business Season 2 Trailer
October 04, 2018 04:00 - 2 minutes - 1.22 MBSeason 2 of Making a Business, our podcast for makers and retailers, is coming out soon! And to get you ready, the trailer has dropped and is ready for your ears!
S1 E5: How the Life-Hustle affects your business
April 04, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBWe often think of our lives and businesses as two completely separate things, but rarely is that actually the case. In this episode of Making a Business, we're talking about how working on your "life-hustle" enriches your business. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Making a Business is a Being Boss® Production Listen + Subscribe to the Being Boss Podcast Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclub Follow Being Boss on Twitter: @beingbossclub Follow Being Boss on Facebook...
S1 E4: Business is a Money Game (but also a life-long passion game)
March 28, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBWe're busting out the numbers and calculations in this episode! We've been talking about mindset and boundaries and more of the thinking and planning aspects of a product business. Now we're going to dig into the specifics of pricing—both for retail and wholesale, figuring out your profit margins, and balancing supply, inventory, and distribution. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Making a Business is a Being Boss® Production Listen + Subscribe to the Being Boss Podcast Follo...
S1 E3: Find Order in the Chaos (with Habits + Routines)
March 21, 2018 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBThere's no way around it: starting a new business means spending time on your business, but that doesn't mean that you have to spend ALL of your time. In this episode of Making a Business, we're diving into the habits and routines that help you find order in the chaos so you can dedicate time to your business in small chunks and still get everything off the ground. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Making a Business is a Being Boss® Production Listen + Subscribe to the Being B...
S1 E2: The Boundaries that Give You the Space to Grow
March 14, 2018 05:00 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBBuilding a strong container around your work, your creativity, and your life is really important for achieving your goals and maintaining control of your endeavors. So in this episode of Making a Business, Emily's sharing how she's setting up healthy boundaries to ensure she's making the most out of her time, energy, and money as a product business owner. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Making a Business is a Being Boss® Production Listen + Subscribe to the Being Boss Podcas...
S1 E1: It's all about VALUE
March 14, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBStarting a new business means getting in the right mindset, so we're talking about creating a business based on your values, having a long-term vision to make sure your business is really something you want, and how to overcome the fraudy feelings that inevitably arise. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Making a Business is a Being Boss® Production Listen + Subscribe to the Being Boss Podcast Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclub Follow Being Boss on Twitter: @being...
S1 Intro: Back to Product
March 07, 2018 05:00 - 13 minutes - 6.47 MBEmily is starting another business, and this time it's a product-based business—Almanac Supply Co.! So we're launching a brand new podcast to follow along with her journey of building this maker/product business from scratch. Welcome to Making a Business. Get full show notes for this episode here --- Making a Business is a Being Boss® Production Listen + Subscribe to the Being Boss Podcast Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclub Follow Being Boss on Twitter: @beingbossclub...