Stop Sucking at Business
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsA podcast about the life of entrepreneurs who run product-based businesses and the attempts to stop freaking out all the time.
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Episodes
Season 3 Episode 5: Welcome to Goal Setting Month
August 06, 2020 00:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBHow SMART are your goals? This month, Megan will be talking about goal setting and what are the things you can do to achieve your planned goals. 2:52 different ways you can achieve goal settings 4:07 find out what your SMART goals are 9:40 why having realistic goals and mindset shift is important to achieve your goals
How to Increase Your Productivity Without Going Insane
August 04, 2020 09:18 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MBThis is an audio recording of one of Megan’s blog posts. To read the post, visit https://www.meganbrame.com/how-to-increase-your-productivity-without-going-insane/ More resources: https://www.meganbrame.com/bookofawesome
Season 3 Episode 4: Rethinking Your Content Strategy
July 30, 2020 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBWhat should your content consist of? The question is who is your content for? This episode, what are some practical tips on what content strategy should you implement to have better reach and better engagement. 1:36 Utilizing content to your advantage 6:27 Finding content that is all about what you want to send out and not just what is going to be SEO-friendly or popular 8:43 Culling people from your social media platforms to increase your engagement. Who do you serve?
Content Ideas For Facebook, Twitter, And LinkedIn
July 28, 2020 01:09 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBThis is an audio recording of one of Megan’s blog posts. To read the post, visit https://www.meganbrame.com/content-ideas-for-facebook-twitter-and-linkedin/
Season 3 Episode 3: How to Change the Way You Utilize Self-Talk with Jeff Heggie
July 23, 2020 08:54 - 44 minutes - 40.2 MBHow can self-talk take yourself and your business to the next level? This is what this week’s podcast guest Coach and Entrepreneur Jeff Heggie expert in with his Business Growth model and how he utilizes self-talk to help business owners and entrepreneurs achieve their business goals. 2:58 Jeff’s journey 12:16 How should you utilize self-talk that can help you become better 19:59 What questions to ask when doing self-help exercises 28:41 Jeff shares his experience doing Tony Robbi...
Content Ideas for YouTube and TikTok
July 21, 2020 01:22 - 7 minutes - 6.61 MBThis is an audio recording of one of Megan’s blog posts. To read the post, visit https://www.meganbrame.com/content-ideas-for-youtube-and-tiktok/
Season 3 Episode 2: Jonathan Miller
July 16, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBEveryone has their own conflicts but knowing how to overturn it can make a great impact to yourself and your business. More Jonathan Miller: https://www.mindfulcommunication.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/millerdjonathan/
Season 3 Episode 2: How to Have Difficult Conversations with Jonathan Miller
July 16, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBEveryone has their own conflicts but knowing how to overturn it can make a great impact to yourself and your business. More Jonathan Miller: https://www.mindfulcommunication.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/millerdjonathan/
Content Ideas For Instagram And Pinterest
July 14, 2020 01:26 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBThis is an audio recording of one of Megan’s blog posts. To read the post, visit https://www.meganbrame.com/content-ideas-for-instagram-and-pinterest/
Ep. 2 - Better
July 09, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBSeason 3 is officially here! How can you be better in business? In this episode, Megan shares her plans about the podcast and becoming more visible for you providing juicy content for your business. More Megan: https://www.meganbrame.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stopsuckingatbusiness
Season 3 Episode 1: Welcome Back + A Season to be Better
July 09, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBSeason 3 is officially here! How can you be better in business? In this episode, Megan shares her plans about the podcast and becoming more visible for you providing juicy content for your business. More Megan: https://www.meganbrame.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stopsuckingatbusiness
Season 3 "Be Better" Trailer
July 01, 2020 17:44 - 44 seconds - 1.02 MBIt's time to get back to it! Season 3 of Stop Sucking at Business launches July 9th. This season's theme is "Be Better" and Megan + Lisa are going to help you kick marketing right in the face.
Season 2 Episode 12: Season Finale
August 21, 2019 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBThe end of Season 2! In this episode, Megan discusses her plans for Q4, a new surprise member of the team, and her wishes for your continued success. See you in 2020!
Season 2 Episode 11: Balancing Social Media and Privacy
August 14, 2019 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBHow do you balance letting people in and being authentic on social media while still maintaining some semblance of privacy? Megan offers some tips that have worked for her. More Megan: https://www.meganbrame.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stopsuckingatbusiness
Season 2 Episode 10: Getting Away from Perfection
August 06, 2019 20:33 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MBNo more attempts at being perfect! I talk about my own struggles with perfectionism and how I try to break through the anxiety so I can get things done More Megan: https://www.meganbrame.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/stopsuckingatbusiness
Season 2 Episode 9: What to Expect at a Conference
July 31, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 74.1 MBMegan goes into detail about her experiences with conferences, both as an attendee and a speaker and offers tips on how to maximize your investment before, during, and after the conference. This episode is for you if you've been afraid to plunk down the money to attend an industry conference.
Season 2 Episode 8: Authenticity (and a "My Bad!")
July 24, 2019 13:03 - 15 minutes - 36.2 MBSometimes, you just gotta admit when you've screwed up. In this episode, Megan goes over the changes she's making in her business to move towards her goals, and admits that she's been doing things wrong lately.
Season 2 Episode 7: Halfway Through Goal Check In
July 17, 2019 13:43 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBIn today’s episode, Megan talks about time, goal setting, and her own goals for the rest of the year. “Success is never a straight line.” Reading list: “Your Money or Your life”- Vicky Robinson “Your Book of Awesome” Affiliate link: www.meganbrame.com/shopify Connect with Megan: http://www.stopsuckingatbusiness.com/ http://www.meganbrame.com/ http://www.thebeigehouse.com/
Season 2 Episode 6: A Tale of Two Marketing Campaigns
July 14, 2019 17:39 - 19 minutes - 27 MBWhat's the difference between a good marketing campaign and a crappy one? Megan delves into the best marketing campaign she's ever seen, and the one that drives her crazy.
Season 2 Episode 5: Q&A with Megan
July 02, 2019 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBMegan answers listeners questions about marketing, business goals, and more. Follow Stop Sucking at Business: Website: https://www.stopsuckingatbusiness.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stopsuckingatbusiness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/meganpluscoffee
Season 2 Episode 4: What's Your Origin Story?
June 25, 2019 13:31 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBDo you know the value of the origin story of your business? In this episode, Megan reviews her own origin stories for each of her businesses. Some sucked, some were less sucky. Learn how to better polish yours. Follow Stop Sucking at Business: Website: https://www.stopsuckingatbusiness.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stopsuckingatbusiness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/meganpluscoffee
Season 2 Episode 3: Goal Check In!
May 21, 2019 13:51 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBWhatcha doing this month? Let's check in and see how your goals are going, and a wee check-in on mine.
Season 2 Episode 2: Q2 Goal Setting
May 04, 2019 18:55 - 14 minutes - 20.7 MBLet's discuss what your plans are for Q2 in your business: how are you setting your goals? Are you setting yourself up to win? Megan also discusses her own plans for this quarter, plus lets you in on her latest challenge. Join the May Vlog a Day challenge: https://www.meganbrame.com/join-mvad/
Season 2 Episode 1: Is This Thing On?
April 16, 2019 14:27 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBWelcome back! In this episode, Megan goes over where she's been, and starts you on your track towards creating a morning mantra for guidance. Youtube Studio tutorial: https://www.thebeigehouse.com/building-the-youtube-studio-for-video-tutorials/ Follow Megan and Stop Sucking at Business Twitter: @meganpluscoffee Instagram: @stopsuckingatbusiness Pinterest: @meganpluscoffee
Episode 52: What are you avoiding?
November 08, 2016 17:00 - 8 minutes - 6.54 MBIn this episode, Megan asks you a simple question. What are you avoiding? Follow Megan on Twitter: @meganpluscoffee Pinterest: meganpluscoffee Instagram: @meganpluscoffee Facebook: facebook.com/meganbrame Freshbooks Free 30 day trial: meganbrame.com/freshbooks
Episode 51: Maybe You Need A Subscription Box with Jesse Richardson
November 01, 2016 16:00 - 56 minutes - 45.5 MBIn this episode, Megan interviews Jesse Richardson from Crate Joy. They talk all about subscription boxes. Endless possibilities for subscription boxes. Things discussed: How to Start your own Subscription Box – Find your Niche (what experience do you want to give your customers? Is it based on discovery or replenishment?) Build a Landing Page -Identify your communities. Get some traffic to your page. Look at how well your audience will respond to your idea. It lets you test how...
Episode 50: Pinterest Domination with Dennis Kashkin
October 25, 2016 16:00 - 46 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this episode, Megan talks with Dennish Kashkin from Boardbooster about marketing strategies on Pinterest. Pinterest will not be made for you. It’s going to be what your fans want. Pinterest audience are mainly female and research shows that they have a very strong intention to buy. Most users who get a lot of repins are pinning not only their content but also content created by others. Everything you publish on your boards, send signals to Pinterest on how good you are at meeti...
Episode 49: Results from 30-Day Instagram Challenge
October 18, 2016 16:00 - 32 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode, Megan will be sharing all the things I learned from my 30 Day Instagram Challenge. Tips on Instagram Domination 1. Do everything ahead of time. Do it in batches. - I posted 3x a day for 30 days. 2. How many posts should be about their products or about other things? - I recommended that you focus on a ratio of about 3 posts of value and 1 post of selling. - Treat your account as a community more than for selling. 3. Profile should really involve what’s in it ...
Episode 48: Social Media 101 with Jarred Andrews
October 11, 2016 16:00 - 44 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode, we are with Jarred Andrews talking about how to get started on social media with your business. Questions: Why do you think so many small business owners are intimidated by Linkedin? Do you think that google plus is also important for online businesses? What are the first platforms that my business should be on? What are your tips for creating new content? What is a good ratio for your content? What’s a good benchmark to say that your content isn’t working f...
Episode 47: Negativity and Haters
October 04, 2016 16:00 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode, Megan talks all about the negative parts of business or the gross part. Megan discusses about handling negativity and haters in business. Haters suck. You always remember the negative part more than the positive ones. What you should do: - You shouldn't give the negative people attention. - Do not allow it in your life. - Be open to constructive criticism as a business person. - You don't owe these hates anything. - Delete and Block. - If you g...
Episode 46: Remember What's Important
September 27, 2016 16:00 - 10 minutes - 8.8 MBIn this episode, Megan talks about setting your priorities straight and thinking about what's important for you. We know that your business is important to you but what other things are more important than your business? Remember that you can run your business anytime but other things such as having time with your family isn't the same. What is your "why"? What is that thing or thought that keeps you motivated? If you do everything yourself, you're gonna go bananas. When you fe...
Episode 45: Going Backwards and Changing Course
September 20, 2016 16:00 - 17 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this episode, Megan talks about how she copes up with stress during this time of the year when it is near the holidays. Megan is working on bringing her products back on the website. There is no shame in asking for value for your time and skill. Should you be stressed about the Holidays? What you should do? - Take a day off. Treat yourself. - Try and figure out if there's a root to the problem. - Think and go backwards. If you give this a shot, let the answer come...
Episode 44: Why You Should Say No
September 13, 2016 16:00 - 12 minutes - 9.8 MBIn this episode, Megan talks about saying no to paying work. What kind of work you should say no to and why. Notes: Is it worth the stress? If not, don't do it. You can spend precious time looking for other opportunities. Specialize I know what I can do. I know what I shouldn't do. Being good at something, means being bad at something. Don't accept things that will make you feel gross. Follow Megan on Twitter: @meganpluscoffee Pinterest: meganpluscoffee Instagram:...
Episode 43: What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur
September 06, 2016 16:00 - 17 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode, Megan talks about what it takes to be an entrepreneur. If you answer yes to the questions and you can do these things, then you have what it takes to start a business. What does it takes to be an entrepreneur? What does it takes to start a business? You can’t sit back and wait for things to happen. Hustle. Can you be proactive? Have your priorities straight. Learning to delegate. Time should be focused on making money. Things aren’t always balanced but you h...
Episode 42: My Tips and Tricks for Shows
August 23, 2016 16:00 - 48 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode, tables are turned. Laura Fisk interviews me for the mentor series. I will answer questions about doing craft shows. Want to hear from more experts about their tips and tricks? Check out the Mentor Series now! Questions: When was your first show? What was it like? What tricks did you learn along the way on your setup? How did you know your work was going to fit into shows? What was your pricing strategy? How did you do it? Planning your year and planning you...
Episode 41: Q&A with Megan
August 16, 2016 16:00 - 42 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode, Megan answers questions from listeners and followers. Questions: 1. What do you think about new brands using free stuff instead of paid stuff? 2. How do I decide which niche to follow? 3. What do you think about Instagram stories? 4. What can I do to get better at scheduling? What is a good way to start discipline? 5. What is one thing that you think entrepreneurs get wrong with e-commerce 6. I really want to leave my job but my family keeps expressing concern...
Episode 40: Time and Money
August 09, 2016 16:00 - 27 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode, Megan talks about how to give value of your time and money. Megan tells you how to deal with getting asked for free stuff. Be grateful and thankful and tell someone that you’re thankful for them. You feel bad/guilty charging for your creative work. We think our time isn’t worth as much as it should be. You shouldn’t be afraid to make money. Stop feeling bad about it. There isn’t anything wrong for charging something for time if there is benefits for someone else. ...
Episode 39: Exercise on Core Memories
August 02, 2016 16:00 - 22 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode, Megan talks about an exercise on your core memories. Megan also shares her own memories or moments that she remembers. All these snow balls(memories) create your beautiful life. Think about all those moments in your life that you didn’t know were significant to change your path. They put us where we are right now. Reflect on these memories. Take some time and remember these memories. All of these moments are happy and significant. They compile together and ma...
Episode 38: Creating a New Blog Experiment
July 26, 2016 16:00 - 21 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode, Megan talks about her experience in starting a new blog. Megan started her new blog called thebeigehouse.com. Blogging is the easiest way to help your business. What I’ve learned: 1. It is difficult when you’re doing it by yourself. The first 10 days, the page got 100 views. 2. Content. When it comes to content, you can write whatever you want. If you want more views, you need to write what people are searching for. Google Adwards Keyword Planner will tell you...
Episode 37: Results from my 30 Day Instagram Challenge
July 19, 2016 16:00 - 31 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode, Megan will be sharing all the things I learned from my 30 Day Instagram Challenge. Tips on Instagram Domination 1. Do everything ahead of time. Do it in batches. - I posted 3x a day for 30 days. 2. How many posts should be about their products or about other things? - I recommended that you focus on a ratio of about 3 posts of value and 1 post of selling. - Treat your account as a community more than for selling. 3. Profile should really involve what’s ...
Episode 36: Social Media 101 with Jarred Andrews
July 12, 2016 16:00 - 43 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this episode, we are with Jarred Andrews talking about how to get started on social media with your business. Questions: Why do you think so many small business owners are intimidated by Linkedin? Do you think that google plus is also important for online businesses? What are the first platforms that my business should be on? What are your tips for creating new content? What is a good ratio for your content? What’s a good benchmark to say that your content isn’t working ...
Episode 35: This is your wakeup call
July 05, 2016 16:00 - 34 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this episode, Megan explains points on how to determine where you are in life. She details into how to give yourself direction and some life lessons to help you on your way. Life Lessons: Never apologise for wanting a better life. Practice gratitude more. Be thankful. Be appreciative. Don’t take for granted the opportunities you’ve been given. Have a mindset of abundance. “There’s always ways to have more” Stick up for yourself and your business. Decide what it is you real...
Episode 34: Questions About Selling at Craft Shows
June 28, 2016 16:00 - 46 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode, tables are turned. Laura Fisk interviews me for the mentor series. I will answer questions about doing craft shows. Questions: When was your first show? What was it like? What tricks did you learn along the way on your setup? How did you know your work was going to fit into shows? What was your pricing strategy? How did you do it? Planning your year and planning your show schedule, how do you do that? Where do you find new shows? How do you define if a s...
Episode 33: Moving to Wholesale (Interview with Anne Dardick)
June 21, 2016 16:00 - 55 minutes - 44.3 MBIn this episode, we are with Anne Dardick of Dot and Lil and she talks about how to expand your business into wholesale. Questions: What came first? The client profile or the product? How do you balance being the face of the company? How do you train people to advertise the product? US vs. Canada? Notes: - If you want is to be bigger and larger than yourself, you have to ask how your business is scalable and how it could potentially be saleable. - It’s very hard to exit f...
Episode 32: Leaning How to Make Your Own Product with Liz Long
June 14, 2016 16:00 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, we are with Liz Long to talk about making your own product. Liz talks about tips and notes on how to make your own product with the do's and don'ts. What would be the catalyst between making it myself and making it through others. - Pricing is different. Be sure to find out the prices and options on suppliers. Notes: Start out with prototypes. Have a perfect sample from the factory. Start with something small. Make sure to have the lowest possible deal wit...
Episode 31: Pinterest domination strategies (with Dennis Kashkin from Boardbooster.com)
June 07, 2016 16:00 - 45 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode, Megan talks with Dennish Kashkin from Boardbooster to talk about marketing strategies on Pinterest. Notes: Pinterest will not be made for you. It’s going to be what your fans want. Pinterest audience are mainly female and research shows that they have a very strong intention to buy. Most users who get a lot of repins are pinning not only their content but also content created by others. Everything you publish on your boards, send signals to Pinterest on how go...
Episode 30: Q&A with Megan
May 31, 2016 16:00 - 46 minutes - 37 MBIn this episode, Megan answers questions asked by followers. What are your best tips for working at home? How do you stay motivated during slumps? Can you run through your plan on closing your business. How do you deal with negative people giving negative reviews? What’s the worst job you ever had before? What would you have changed in your business? How do you recommend passive income to an etsy store? What is the best way to determine if I can go full time on my busine...
Episode 29: Maybe you need to start a subscription box (with Jesse Richardson from Crate Joy)
May 24, 2016 16:00 - 56 minutes - 45 MBIn this episode, Megan interviews Jesse Richardson from Crate Joy. They talk all about subscription boxes. Things discussed: How to Start your own Subscription Box - Find your Niche (what experience do you want to give your customers? Is it based on discovery or replenishment?) Build a Landing Page -Identify your communities. Get some traffic to your page. Look at how well your audience will respond to your idea. It lets you test how effective you are on creating or marking you...
Episode 28: Let's Talk About Money
May 17, 2016 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this episode, Megan talks about money, fears and how to handle them. There are no reasons that you can’t make money. In 10 days, you will have 30 different ways to make money and then implement. Big scary amounts of money are totally subjective. If you have a big amount of debt, don’t think of it as a big scary number. You can think of it as a per day amount of debt that you need to pay. SELL THINGS. Start thinking of things that you could sell. Start developing products that ...
Episode 27: The Back to School Challenge with Megan Brame
May 10, 2016 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this episode, Megan asks you to join in her challenge of learning and going back to school. 1 day a week, dedicate that time to solely learning and implementing to create success and growth in your business. Be her study buddy. Send a tweet to @meganpluscoffee: “I’m in for the back to school challenge and I’m committing to this day ____” "You've done this before." - Make it a priority in your schedule - Take modules and implement. Classes Megan is taking: Personal Pow...