This episode is a recast from 2022, aired at the same time of year last year. You guys loved it then, and I loved it too! It was such a fun episode to record. I just finished listening to the whole thing on a walk before I re-recorded the intro. I decided to re-air it because it's as relevant now as it was a year ago. Let's talk about what this episode is and then dive right into it. Today’s episode is a fun friend-to-friend chat about Christmas, and I am certainly bringing the Christmas ENERGY in this episode. I’m totally a “Christmas person” and I start getting excited about Christmas in July typically (not kidding). But, let’s talk about the elephant in the room…  Resting and actually taking time off for the holidays doesn’t always come easy as business owners.  There’s often a lot to do to “close out the year” and at the same time you’re ready to dream about the next year in your business, PLUS you have the everyday to do’s of life to keep up with. You also might be listening to this right after Black Friday which can be really exhausting as a business owner. Resting and slowing down can feel really hard.   That’s what we’re talking about today. I’m sharing with you:  1. My time-off and rest strategy for Christmas that I do basically every year, and how you can do this yourself as well! (We’re talking PRACTICAL planning here!)  2. Holiday bucket list ideas for you to do to strengthen your faith and enjoy the month of December, even in its chaos.  3. Tradition ideas – I was a NEW mom when this first aired, and even still I don’t have tons of traditions to share for with kiddos. But, I am sharing some traditions you could try with your spouse that we do and some family tradition ideas I love!  4. I’m sharing Advent resources, books, other podcast episodes, and things I think will help you out as you plan your own holiday season.    So, that is our agenda. This is a GOOD EPISODE, if you often tell me that you wish I did more personal content – this is it. I’m excited to chat. Go get a peppermint mocha, a sugar cookie latte, or some wine and let’s dive into it!    Lots of links mentioned today that you can find below: Get the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/244  Shop website templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop  Starting a Podcast? Learn more about Podcast Success Blueprint: https://elizabethmccravy.com/psb  Join Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod Grab my Profit Sheet before the new year:  My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

Now, are you ready to get your new website up fast? Today, I’m sharing my TOP tips to getting yourself a new website my new years instead of letting that website template you bought sit on your virtual shelf. After 5 years of selling Showit templates - there have been some recurring themes between those that get their website up FAST (like within days!) and those who take many months to make their site live. While either scenario is completely OK, if you DO want a new website by New Years, I’m giving you real tactical and practical tips to help you customize your website template faster (even if you’re not a natural designer!). Because let’s face it - your website can’t get you an ROI until it’s actually live! Links Mentioned:- Get the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/243- Shop Elizabeth’s Favorite Things: https://elizabethmccravy.com/elizabeth-bf - Shop Elizabeth McCravy Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop - Not sure what template is for you? Take the quiz: https://elizabethmccravy.com/quiz - Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravyMy biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

As a designer, I absolutely love talking about SEO, and I incorporate SEO strategy into every template and website I design. It might surprise you, but before you even input your own information, a website template can already be SEO-friendly or be a disaster that you'll have to fix later. While most SEO strategies are implemented after you customize the template with your own content, images, and SEO settings, there are certain things you can look for in templates to ensure they're SEO-friendly before you even buy them.  Today, I'm sharing three common SEO mistakes that website templates might make, along with tips for how to check them on your own template and website to ensure you're on the right track.  Basically - get ready to gain some major SEO knowledge because this episode is going way beyond the basics. Even if you already have a website template from me (so you know your website is SEO-friendly!), you'll still learn some cool SEO stuff that will benefit you as a business owner by listening to this episode.  Links Mentioned- Get the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/242- Tune into episode 201 with Sara Does SEO: https://elizabethmccravy.com/201 - Check your headings with this plugin:  https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/header-checker/oepknidjdghgapjdlmpffcpcloiaonhb - Shop Elizabeth McCravy Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop - Not sure what template is for you? Take the quiz: https://elizabethmccravy.com/quiz - Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy  My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF! 

Today, I have an amazing guest, Colie James. I've known her online for years, and we finally got to meet in person at a conference in January. She's absolutely wonderful, inspiring, and incredibly knowledgeable about systems and all things business. I can’t wait to share her brilliance on the podcast today! In our conversation, we’re diving deep into topics like: - What most people MISS when starting to put more formal systems together in their business - What to do first if you find yourself being a bottleneck in your business - How to repurpose your content strategically (she has brilliant ideas on this!) - Using automation in your business systems to save time - How to create more freedom in your life by automating your business.  And so much more - I absolutely loved this whole conversation! And heads up, we'll be diving into Dubsado in this episode, which is the CRM both Colie and I use. If you're not familiar with what a CRM is or what Dubsado is, don't worry! We'll explain it during the episode.  Then, if you want to try out Dubsado and save on your subscription, use my code Elizabeth30 to get a 30% discount. If you want to learn more about how it differs from other tools and all the good stuff, you can check that out here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/dubsado Links Mentioned: - Read the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/241  - Try Dubsado: https://elizabethmccravy.com/dubsado - Take Our Website Quiz (+ Get Free Canva Templates!): https://elizabethmccravy.com/quiz  - Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy - Connect with Colie on Instagram: https://instagram.com/coliejames  - Find more about Colie: https://coliejames.com/  - Join Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

We all have those days where we reach the end and think, "Wow, that was an awesome day!" Or maybe it's more like, "Wow, that day really sucked. I'm ready for a fresh start tomorrow." Often, we just move on without asking ourselves what made the day good or bad. We might acknowledge it if something big happened, but we often miss the opportunity to appreciate the small but amazing days.  I believe that It's important to take note of what makes it good or bad, especially on those mundane days. Then, we can try to do more of what made it good and less of what made it bad. That’s what this episode is about today! I've been having a mix of days with high highs and low lows lately, especially as I'm nearing the end of the first trimester of my pregnancy (at the time of recording). But there's this little practice that has been really helpful to me, so I wanted to share it with you. Enjoy!   Links Mentioned: Get the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/236  Shop Elizabeth McCravy Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop    Not sure what template is for you? Take the quiz: https://elizabethmccravy.com/quiz  Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy     Join Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bodMy biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF! 

If you're reading this live, my new course Podcast Success Blueprint is now open for enrollment! Join now as a founding member and get exclusive limited-time discounts and bonuses. Get all the details at https://elizabethmccravy.com/psb As you think about starting a podcast, you might have hesitations and questions like: do I have time for it? Who am I to start a podcast? Do I have anything to say that people would actually want to hear? Is the tech going to overwhelm me too much? Will I even enjoy podcasting? What if I quit and people see me as a failure? How will people even find my podcast? Am I articulate enough to do a voice only medium? Am I making the right choice on the tech I'm considering buying and the hosting platform I'm choosing? There are a lot of questions that come up! On top of the questions, you might have thoughts like: I'm afraid no one will listen and I'll be embarrassed. I'm afraid people will judge me thinking that I think I'm someone special to do this. I have too much imposter syndrome to start. Or maybe you feel like you’re not good at talking because of an accent or English not being your first language. You might also be thinking things like: I'm worried about the time it takes. As a busy mom, I'm worried I'll overthink everything and never get content out there or want to delete every episode after I record it. Maybe you're overwhelmed by making the right choices if you're going to invest your time into doing that.  These are actually all real people's hesitations around starting a podcast (that came straight from the people who filled out my interest survey for my new podcast course). And these are also some of the things I personally felt when I started my own podcast four and a half years ago. Today, I’m sharing some encouragement for you if you are thinking about starting a podcast and sharing 4 of the most common fears and how to overcome them!   Links Mentioned - Join me inside the Podcast Success Blueprint: https://elizabethmccravy.com/psb  - Get the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/238  - Tune into episode 50 where I share the biggest mistakes when naming a business: https://elizabethmccravy.com/50  - Shop Elizabeth McCravy Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop  - Not sure what template is for you? Take the quiz: https://elizabethmccravy.com/quiz  - Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy  - Join Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod  My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

First, I want to tell you… I officially have a NAME FOR MY NEW COURSE! If you didn’t know… I’m launching a new course on podcasting next week and today, I’m going to share the name (and the very long journey to get to it!). If you’ve ever named a course before, you know how challenging it is. I nearly drove my husband Adam crazy with every single bump in the road as I came up with a name that I truly believe reflects what you’ll get inside the course.   In this episode, I’m sharing: What it was like naming my new podcast course (and sharing WHAT name I decided on!) 7 steps that I took to brainstorm and then vet each name I liked Helpful reminders as you set out to name your own thing (whether that be a course or a business or something else entirely!)   If you’ve ever struggled with naming anything (or just want a peek behind-the-scenes of some of my podcast course creation!), you're going to love this episode! Let me know what you think! Links Mentioned - Go to https://elizabethmccravy.com/podcast-course to join the waitlist and take the Podcaster Survey to tell me what you want to learn! - Get the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/238  - Tune into episode 50 where I share the biggest mistakes when naming a business: https://elizabethmccravy.com/50  - Shop Elizabeth McCravy Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop  - Not sure what template is for you? Take the quiz: https://elizabethmccravy.com/quiz  - Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy  - Join Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bodMy biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

Most podcasters don't earn as much as they could from their show. In fact, many smaller podcasts don't make any money at all, which is one reason why so many podcasters quit. Today, I’m talking about how making money from podcasting goes beyond just getting sponsors for ads. For smaller podcasts with less than a thousand downloads per episode, you likely won’t make enough on sponsorships for running a show to be “worth it” which is one of the reasons so many podcasters quit.  Today, I’m going to share three real ways to actually monetize your podcast. Then, next week, I'll be launching my new course on podcasting (I’m opening the doors on October 23rd!). In the course, I'll be covering various ways to make money from your podcast, with a focus on creating a big impact, generating more sales, and expanding your platform. While podcasting is enjoyable, it does require financial and time investment, so it's important to not just focus on downloads and chart rankings, but also on how your podcast connects with your business and makes a meaningful impact. In this episode, I’m sharing THREE ways to make money through your podcast but there are actually TEN ways I make money through my show that I’ll discuss in detail in the course. Is that something you’re interested in? Get on the waitlist here and fill out the survey with what YOU want to learn about when starting and growing your podcast at https://elizabethmccravy.com/podcast-course    Links Mentioned - Go to https://elizabethmccravy.com/podcast-course to join the waitlist and take the Podcaster Survey to tell me what you want to learn! - Get the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/237  - Shop Elizabeth McCravy Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop  - Not sure what template is for you? Take the quiz: https://elizabethmccravy.com/quiz  - Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy  - Join Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod   My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

This episode is a 2 for 1! I’m interviewing Brooke Jefferson on how to share more boldly in your business as a Christian business owner AND picked her brain on starting a podcast (she has two shows - with one of them almost at half a million views!)   In this episode, we talk about: Why we should infuse our faith in our business instead of keeping them separate How we can invite God into our businesses more intentionally What to do if you are nervous about sharing your faith boldly (but feel called to do it!)   Then, we switch gears and talk about podcasting: We talk about Brooke’s incredible journey starting not one, but two podcasts What she’s doing differently the second time Whether or not podcasting is too saturated How guest interviews affected her podcast And even a little BTS into her own podcasting schedule!   Basically, in this episode, we talk about how to infuse your faith into your businesses and feel confident when boldly sharing about it AND we also explore the ins and outs of podcasting and talk about what it takes to grow a successful podcast in 2023 (even if you feel the podcast landscape is oversaturated). It was such a fun conversation and I know you are going to love it!   Links Mentioned: Get the Full Shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/236 Get on the waitlist for the Podcast Course: https://elizabethmccravy.com/podcast-course  Watch the Full Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vdm0xLtkBeo  Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy  Connect with Brooke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrookejefferson/  Find more about Brooke: https://brookejefferson.com/  Shop Elizabeth McCravy Templates: My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

Have you ever wanted to start a podcast? I believe that podcasting can be a powerful way to grow your business AND it can be enjoyable too. However, in my experience, too many podcasters struggle to achieve their business growth goals because they lack effective marketing strategies and systems. But I believe with the right podcast systems in place, it CAN be done well. And that’s what I’m here to talk about today!   Podcasting is the #1 lead generation source for my business. Seriously - Podcasting and SEO are the top two ways people find me. And guess what? The great SEO on my website is primarily due to podcasting and all the blog posts I put out based on past episodes. Even four years later, it truly is the joy of my business. So in this episode, I want to talk about podcast systems that will save you time and energy while you start and grow your show!   Want to learn more? I’m launching a new podcast course so make sure you join the waitlist (and fill out the survey so I can create lessons on exactly what YOU want to know) here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/podcast-course    Links Mentioned:   - Go to https://elizabethmccravy.com/podcast-course to join the waitlist and take the Podcaster Survey to tell me what you want to learn!  - Get the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/235  - Shop Elizabeth McCravy Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop    - Not sure what template is for you? Take the quiz: https://elizabethmccravy.com/quiz  - Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy     - Join Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod     My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

In today’s episode, I share 3 very awkward client asks (that you WILL be asked as a designer) and how to respond to them. These are ones that people truly don't talk about enough, but you've probably wondered about. I'm sharing my own experience of course, but I’m also sharing advice and scripts on how to respond to these situations. If this feels helpful to you, I cover this extensively in Booked Out Designer, so check that out below if you are interested!    Fun News! It's Booked Out week, my favorite time of the year when Booked Out Designer™ is on sale! Join now to get perks like: - Comprehensive business course for brand and website designers - Design audit: Submit anything for review and get personalized feedback - SEO class with Sara Dunn: Learn how to launch websites without compromising SEO - Months of group coaching calls - $150 off Booked Out Designer - Special 18-month payment plan available Join Booked Out Designer before September 29th for these awesome bonuses. Check out all the details at https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod   Links Mentioned: - Check out the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/234  - Join Booked Out Designer now: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod - Are you a designer wondering what your weak spot is? Take the quiz: https://elizabethmccravy.com/growth  - Influencer statistics: https://influencermarketinghub.com/influencer-marketing-statistics/    - Shop Elizabeth McCravy Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop  - Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy     My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF! 

This is a bit of a unique episode, because it's actually a masterclass I taught for Showit Designers inside of Showit's new Designer Hub! I did the video training version of this class last week, and I asked Showit's team "Hey! Do you mind if I share this with my podcast community too?" and they said "Heck yes!" So, here we are… with you getting to learn from this awesome training while on the go!  This is a JAM PACKED episode/training all about pricing yourself as a designer. And, these strategies apply to you whether you’re doing Showit, Wix, Squarespace, WebFlow, Kajabi, WordPress,or something else! In this training, I'm talking about things like when/how to raise your prices as a designer, how to choose your prices to begin with, why "charging your worth" is keeping you broke, how to display your prices on your website, and so much more. We go deep into pricing strategies and go quick! This isn’t a fluffy training where it’s basically a pitch. I’m actually just teaching.   If you want to see the slides and video version with my face in it of this training, go join the Showit Designer Hub. It’s free to join, and it’s Showit's home for all Showit designers to find designer resources and community support. It's available to any designers with an active Showit subscription! This is DIFFERENT than the Showit designer Facebook group.  Links mentioned in this episode:   - Booked Out Week is happening next week! (Starting September 25th, 2023) Get info here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/BOD-week  - Get the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/233  - Join the NEW Showit Designer Hub: https://designer.showit.com/  - Get a free month of Showit: https://elizabethmccravy.com/showit-coupon-code  - Shop Elizabeth McCravy Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop  - Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy     My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

Exciting News! Booked Out Week is happening soon (Starting September 25, 2023). Get info here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/BOD-week  In today’s episode, I'm chatting with Amanda Scott, an incredibly talented and inspiring designer friend who signed up for Booked Out Designer in the beta round! She's been honing her skills as a website designer for over 10 years now, working with both billion-dollar businesses and one-woman shows. It’s been so fun to see her business absolutely skyrocket since joining Booked Out Designer and I can’t wait for you to here all that she shares today!   In this episode, we talk about:  How she grew her business as a side hustle for three years alongside her corporate career How she charges premium prices in her business now Why she decided to specialize in Showit website design  Advice for raising your prices over time How she went from being afraid to show up on Instagram to Instagram being one of her number one lead sources Her referral program with past clients Her one concept branding method   And so much more! Whether you're a fellow designer like Amanda and me or not, this episode has something for you. Many of you have expressed how much you love hearing success stories from business owners (and I do too!), regardless of whether they are in your industry or not. It fires you up, inspires you, and gives you interesting ideas for your own business. I personally felt super motivated after talking to Amanda and thought, "Yes, we can do this!" I know you'll feel the same.   Links Mentioned:  Booked Out Week is happening soon! (Starting September 25th, 2023) Get info here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/BOD-week  Get the Full Shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/232 Watch the Full Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PzJNXWOf5WI  Get Your Next Design Client ASAP: https://elizabethmccravy.com/asap    Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

This short little (not regularly scheduled episode) comes to you with a huge announcement. An announcement that I am so thrilled to share that I had to just make a random episode about it! I am creating my next online course, and DUH DUH… as the title says it’s for PODCASTERS. Whether you’ve been at the podcasting thing a while or you are a brand new podcaster who wants to start a show but you don’t know where to start, this is for you.    In this short episode, I’m sharing: - Why I’m making this course (and why now)  - How this course is different from other podcast courses you’ve taken/seen  - How you can be a founding member of this course in a few weeks  - How you can take a quick survey to tell me what you want to learn about podcasting    Go to https://elizabethmccravy.com/podcast-course to join the waitlist and take the Podcaster Survey to tell me what you want to learn!    For show notes visit https://elizabethmccravy.com/231  Excited about this?! Let me know, I’d love to hear from you over on Instagram at @elizabethmccravy!My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to just work ONE day per week? And run a successful 6-figure business? Courtney Lazar (our go to systems expert in episode 226 - make sure to listen to that one if you haven’t yet!), is back on the podcast but this time she’s coming to us as a mom to a toddler with another baby boy on the way, sharing exactly how she built her business as an agency model that allows her to work just ONE day a week (and completely unplugs from work the other 6 days). She considers herself a stay at home mom on days when she’s not working! In this episode, we dive into: How does she manage to grow her business while working just one day a week? What does the business look like on the back end?  What does her childcare look like?  What's her exact work schedule?  How did she scale her business with her team and truly step into that CEO role in her business?  There are many valuable tips packed into this short and sweet episode. So even if you're not a mom or your children are adults now, don't worry! There's still so much here for you. As business owners, I think most of us aspire to work less and operate in a CEO capacity. This episode provides insights on scaling with a team and creating systems so you're not constantly caught up in the day-to-day operations. Doesn’t that sound good? Tune in now!   Links Mentioned: Get the Full Shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/230  Watch the Full Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QT2Y-tqh12M Episode 226 with Courtney Lazar: https://elizabethmccravy.com/226  Sign up for ClickUp: https://elizabethmccravy.com/clickup Grab My Marketing Guide With the Reasons People Buy: https://elizabethmccravy.com/reasons  Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

Hey everyone! So, as you can tell from the title, I'm super excited to announce that I'm pregnant with baby number two. I have so much to share with you all! While I am sharing the 4 things I’m doing differently with baby #2 below, this is one conversation you’ll want to grab your earbuds for!  I’m sharing: How we found out (and how I shared the news with Adam) The timeline we are looking at with our due date and the age gap with Colin! An update for how this first trimester has been (it’s been way different!) Two journals I am using this pregnancy (linked here and here) My fun pregnancy cravings Baby predictions 👀 4 Things I’m doing DIFFERENTLY this time around! Thank you in advance for listening and celebrating with us! If you would like to hear more pregnancy-related content, make sure to send me a DM over on Instagram. I’d love to know what you are interested in! Links mentioned: Read the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/229    Listen to Colin’s Birth Story in Episode #148: https://elizabethmccravy.com/148  Check out the Dear Baby journal: https://rstyle.me/+rQDpJZbhCxyydWaAXxjutQ  Check out the ages 1-18 journal I’m using: https://rstyle.me/+DriTnli4tEfkPNcA7g2kJw Check out my post with my favorite postpartum meals here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/easy-postpartum-freezer-meals-new-mom/  Shop All of My Showit Website Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop  Join my FREE Breakthrough Brand All Access Facebook Group: https://elizabethmccravy.com/facebook  Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/  Join me inside Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod   My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

If you're a new business owner or still in the season where you prefer to call what you do a side hustle, freelance work, or a hobby, this is for you. I’m sharing 5 strategies to help you step into a CEO role, even if that term feels silly to you now. It's okay to feel new and uncertain but to grow your business, you need to act like a business owner. That means letting go of the freelancer and hobbyist mentality and taking things more seriously. Don’t worry - I’m going to help you do just that today!   I originally recorded a similar episode to this in 2019, inspired by this quote: "Treat your business like a business and it'll PAY you like a business. Treat your business like a hobby and it will COST you like a hobby."    In fact, at that time, I had a post go viral on Instagram that said, “You can’t run your business like a freelancer and expect results like a CEO.” - something I still agree with today! Four years later (after working on my own business and with many other businesses!), I’m back to share more insights on this incredibly important topic! This episode is a must-listen!   Links Mentioned:  Check out the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/228  Get your next client ASAP: https://elizabethmccravy.com/asap Sign up for Dubsado and use code ELIZABETH30 for 30% Off: https://elizabethmccravy.com/dubsado Sign up for a free Showit trial and get a month free: https://elizabethmccravy.com/showit  Listen to episodes #219 + #220 for more about Profit First Check out the Capital One credit cards I use in my own business: https://elizabethmccravy.com/capitaloneMy biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

In this episode, we're diving into the topic of working with a team and the importance of effective communication - especially when things are not going well! If the thought of growing, managing, and leading a team sounds overwhelming to you, let me just say this: I had the vision of being a solopreneur when I first started out, but over time, I came to realize that having a team is a game-changer for any business. However, I also know that managing people, whether they are contractors or employees, can be challenging, especially when it comes to remote teams. In this episode, I'll be sharing three strategies to enhance communication with your team. Whether you're facing difficulties or everything seems to be going smoothly, these tips will help improve company culture, team communication, and your relationship with individual members. These small tweaks can make a big difference in managing people and building a thriving team. Enjoy! Links Mentioned: Get the full show notes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/227 Shop all of the Elizabeth McCravy Shop templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop  Join my FREE Breakthrough Brand All Access Facebook Group: https://elizabethmccravy.com/facebook   Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF! 

I switched my business workspace manager to ClickUp last fall, and it was a big decision. A lot went into the switch, but ultimately, it was the best thing for my business.  In today's episode, we dive into the world of business productivity and systems with special guest Courtney Lazar, the CEO and founder of SystemsUp. Courtney shares her expertise in systems solutions, helping six and seven-figure online business owners transform their operations. In our conversation, we discussed: Managing shiny object syndrome with project managers  Choosing the right tools for your business (including ClickUp, Asana, and Notion) How to better automate your systems How ClickUp differs from tools like Dubsado and HoneyBook Our favorite ClickUp tools Ways to create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for your business Keeping your end goal in mind when implementing systems While this episode focuses on ClickUp, there is plenty of valuable content for everyone, whether or not you currently use or are interested in ClickUp. Courtney and I have been friends online for years, and her journey as a supportive mom and business owner is truly inspiring.   Links Mentioned: Get the full show notes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/226 Watch the Full Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZnwNDU10Mxw Sign up for ClickUp: https://elizabethmccravy.com/clickup Grab My Marketing Guide With the Reasons People Buy: https://elizabethmccravy.com/reasons  Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy Connect with Courtney on Instagram: My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

In this episode, I got to sit down with Amanda Warfield of Chasing Simple, a simplicity-focused content marketing expert and launch strategist. Amanda helps her clients and students simplify their marketing efforts, allowing them to find the time to market their businesses without being overwhelmed. I was thrilled to have her on the podcast today!  In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of "Feast or Famine Marketing" and how content marketing plays a crucial role in breaking free from this cycle. Some of the highlights include:   How can we decide how much content is “enough”? How important is consistency, really? A simple 5 day process to batching a month’s worth of content What people get wrong about “batching” How to get out of creative ruts   And honestly - so much more! If you’ve been falling into the feast or famine marketing cycle (where you only have time to market when you have no clients!), you are going to love her fresh approach. This has been one of my favorite interviews so far! Make sure to tune in, and grab your own copy of Amanda’s new book - Chasing Simple Marketing - over on Amazon!   Links Mentioned: Get the Full Shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/225 Watch the Full Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gxDTNU2YEoM Buy Amanda’s Book - Chasing Simple Marketing: https://rstyle.me/+-oKC9t3TCKpe11pArIujQQ  Listen to Elizabeth’s Interview on Amanda’s Podcast (Chasing Simple): https://amandawarfield.com/029/  Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy Connect with Amanda on Instagram: My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

In the previous episode, I shared the mistakes I made during the creation and launch of my membership (and explained why I eventually chose to shut it down!). While I briefly touched on it before, I wanted to go deeper in this episode to explain why I don’t regret the experience AT ALL. In today's podcast, I’m sharing the eight lessons I learned throughout the whole experience and how it’s impacted the way I’m operating my business now.   These lessons aren't limited to those already thinking about launching a membership either – I believe they're also incredibly helpful for anyone running a business. They aren’t exclusive to a membership model! I talk about offer gaps, holding the vision as a business owner, selling access to myself and so much more.   Want more membership related content like this episode? DM me on Instagram and let me know! And in the meantime, if you haven’t checked out my Showit template shop lately, you need to. We’ve launched a TON of new templates lately. Use code BBPODCAST for 10% off! Links Mentioned:   Get the full show notes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/224 Shop all of the Elizabeth McCravy Shop templates (use code BBPODCAST for 10% off!): https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop   Join my FREE Breakthrough Brand All Access Facebook Group: https://elizabethmccravy.com/facebook  Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/   My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

In the online space, we often talk about the good without the bad, right? When we hear about memberships, they are often praised as recurring and consistent revenue and when we think about memberships failing, it’s often because we didn’t “sell” enough. These things were NOT necessarily the case for me, and while I could have “fixed” the mistakes I made, I ultimately decided to close my 170 person membership last year. While I don’t regret it (starting it OR ending it), this episode shares the behind-the-scenes pretty vulnerably and I hope you enjoy it!   In this episode, I’m talking about all things memberships, including: What mine was (Breakthrough Brand All Access) How I created and launched it Why it ultimately didn't work How I decided to ultimately shut it down 3 mistakes I made along the way (and how to avoid them).    Make sure to tune in next week too for some of the biggest lessons I learned when launching a membership! Links Mentioned: Get the full show notes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/223 Grab your free copy of the reasons people buy: https://elizabethmccravy.com/reasons  Shop all of the Elizabeth McCravy Shop templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop   Join my FREE Breakthrough Brand All Access Facebook Group: https://elizabethmccravy.com/facebook  Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/   My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

I've been eagerly anticipating this episode's release. If you're a fellow Breakthrough Brand podcast enthusiast, you'll already know how much I adore Showit. As a long-time user and design partner, I even dream in its interface! I can't help but gush about it. However, I understand that website platforms, including Showit, can sometimes feel overwhelming. That's why I invited Showit support Pro, Parker Pearson, to join me for a conversation about all things Showit.    And hey - if you are listening to this in real time, head over to my Instagram page for one of the biggest giveaways I’ve done yet! Parker and I are giving away an entire YEAR subscription to Showit, plus a $400 gift card to my template shop. Amazing, right?!    This interview isn't your typical technical setup guide. It's way more intriguing and helpful than that. We talk about things like:  What's the number one question the Showit support team gets in their inbox? What's a day like working at the Showit office?  What does Parker love most about Showit?  How Showit has changed over the years, since he first started as a team member? What are some hangups and headaches around launching your site and how can we better deal with those? How to get faster and better support from Showit's team?   We also just talk a little bit about who Parker is (a real person that you have likely had a conversation with on Showit tech support!). He’s kind of the “extroverted” face of Showit tech support, and honestly, he really is just amazing! It’s so nice hearing from someone “behind the scenes”!   Links Mentioned: - Enter the Showit giveaway: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cuj8cRDO2cD/   - Get the full show notes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/222   - Shop all of the Elizabeth McCravy Shop templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop     - Sign up for a free trial AND 30 days free of Showit: https://elizabethmccravy.com/freemonth    - Join my FREE Breakthrough Brand All Access Facebook Group: https://elizabethmccravy.com/facebook    - Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram, and enter the Giveaway: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/   My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

We're already halfway through 2023, and today, I want to share what I've been doing this year to grow my website traffic. This was one of my BIG goals for 2023, and in today’s episode I’m going to share what I’ve tried, what’s been successful, and what the jury is still out on. Whether you're a newcomer to these methods or are already using them, I hope you'll find some insights that will be helpful in growing YOUR traffic this year!   In this episode, I share: 5 ways I’m growing my traffic this year (and how some of them are connected) The platform I’m not quite sure about just yet (it’s not TikTok!) What I’m trying to do with my lifestyle content now How I can turn one piece of content into three And more! SALE ALERT!  All templates are 20% off right now through 7/5 with the code "FIREWORK" at checkout! This includes add ons like the Speaker template and quiz template plus the new Kacie template!    Links Mentioned:   - Get the full show notes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/221 - Check out my new Showit template (Kacie!): https://elizabethmccravy.com/kacie - Join my FREE Breakthrough Brand All Access Facebook Group: https://elizabethmccravy.com/facebook  - Steal These 5 Secrets for Using Dubsado to Book More Clients: https://elizabethmccravy.com/dubsado-for-designers - Shop all of the Elizabeth McCravy Shop templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop   - Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

Want to know EXACTLY what I do each month in my business? Want these 8 steps in a step-by-step guide format with screenshots and examples? Get the FREE guide at https://elizabethmccravy.com/profit-first-guide Last week, I shared my honest review of Profit First, since implementing it into my own business just over six months ago. If you haven’t listened yet, go back and listen to it because I share all about the percentage breakdown, how I set up my accounts, and how I use it to get an “at a glance” view of my business finances. Today, I'm excited to share with you my detailed process of using Profit First accounting in my business each month. My system of doing it might be slightly different from what author Mike Michalowicz suggests in his book, and I’m also going to share a few extra things like my sales tracker in ClickUp. Essentially, I am going to take you on a deep dive into my process, sharing each step along the way. If you love a behind-the-scenes look into someone’s business and have been thinking about implementing Profit First (or just looking to take your financial prowess up a notch, I’m sure you are going to love today’s episode!   Links mentioned in this episode:   - Get the full show notes:  https://elizabethmccravy.com/219 - Get all 8 Steps in a step-by-step guide with screenshots and examples at: https://elizabethmccravy.com/profit-first-guide - Join our FREE Breakthrough Brand Facebook Group: https://elizabethmccravy.com/facebook  - Connect with Elizabeth on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy  - Shop all of our Showit Website Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop  - Buy The Profit First Book: https://rstyle.me/+33cGG1wZcw27QExfi5HnEw  - Looking for a better way to know your numbers? Check out my profit sheet: https://elizabethmccravy.com/profit-sheet   My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

If you’ve been in the online space for a while, you may have heard of “doing Profit First”, which is based on the popular book Profit First by Mike Michalowicz. It’s a way of taking your profit first (literally) instead of looking at your profit as “what’s left over” after all of your expenses have been paid.     When I started using this accounting method in December, I knew I had to share it with my podcast community. In this episode (part one of two), I'm going to share what Profit First is and how I set it up for my business. But listen - if you're new to Profit First, that's okay! I'll explain it all to you. And if you're not a fan of accounting, I get it. But I promise that in this episode I am going to make it practical and share what's working for me financially right now.    I’m sharing all about setting up Profit First accounts, my different percentages, how I close out my finances each month, and more. There's a lot to cover… so get comfortable! And hey, if you love this topic, be sure to tune in next week for part two, where I'll go even more in-depth and walk you through exactly how I manage my finances at the end of each month.   Links mentioned in this episode:   - Get the full show notes:  https://elizabethmccravy.com/219 - Join our FREE Breakthrough Brand Facebook Group: https://elizabethmccravy.com/facebook  - Connect with Elizabeth on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy  - Buy The Profit First Book: https://rstyle.me/+33cGG1wZcw27QExfi5HnEw  - Looking for a better way to know your numbers? Check out my profit sheet: https://elizabethmccravy.com/profit-sheet  Book Your Next Client ASAP: https://elizabethmccravy.com/ASAP   Check Out The Official Profit First Bank: https://elizabethmccravy.com/relay   My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

Whether you are like me and work with a small team of contractors, or you are looking to hire your first contractor, this episode is for you! And hey - even if you don’t have a team yet, we are talking about difficult conversations and setting boundaries with clients, too, so this episode absolutely still applies.   Today, I’ve brought Jillian Dolberry onto the podcast because she is a PRO at teams (she specifically works with VA’s and OBM’s through her membership “Serve Your Heart Out”) and she also works with CEO’s on team-building, hiring, and leadership. So basically - she’s seen BOTH sides of this! I was thrilled to have her join me as a guest on the podcast!   We cover everything from: The difference between a VA and an OBM How we should be setting and enforcing our boundaries How can we show grace to our team through difficult conversations What we need to be doing BEFORE we let someone go Whether or not you should treat your team like family And so much more!   And hey, do you want to take this conversation about team-building and setting boundaries further? The Breakthrough Brand All Access Facebook Group is a GREAT place to do that! You might just find your next business bff or team member inside! Join us at https://elizabethmccravy.com/facebook    Links mentioned in this episode:   - Get the full show notes:  https://elizabethmccravy.com/218 - Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/MeuoiNYmPsA  - Join our FREE Breakthrough Brand Facebook Group: https://elizabethmccravy.com/facebook  - Connect with Elizabeth on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy  - Connect with Jillian on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliandolberry/ - Check out Jillian’s New Website: https://jilliandolberry.com/  - Love her website? You’ll love the Gabby template: https://elizabethmccravy.com/gabby My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

I’ve been a guest on MANY podcasts at this point over the last 7 years of owning my business. I still remember being absolutely terrified before my first interview. I came prepared with about 4 pages of outlined notes and had literally rehearsed answers to the questions I knew I’d be asked! Not kidding! Who can relate?   Now, YEARS later, I can go on a show and feel confident in my answers with very little preparation (in comparison, anyway!). But I still make sure I’m always showing up for interviews prepared and trying to be a good podcast guest because truly, it matters. This person (the podcast host - whomever it is!) is allowing you to be in front of their people with your message. It’s worth thinking about ahead of time, and coming to the conversation energized and ready to SERVE! (And being ready to serve once the episode airs days or months later too.)    Today, I’m sharing:  5 game-changing strategies to help you elevate your podcast guest game What you should include on a media page to make it easier for hosts! Before you pitch to be a podcast guest, what you need to do first A pre-episode task list you can use every time And so much more!   I’ve also made you something to make your life as a podcast guest and speaker even easier. My BRAND NEW Speaker Template for Showit is available now! Head to https://elizabethmccravy.com/speaker to check out this amazing new add on template. There’s even a Media Kit page included, plus lots of bonus canvases to give you the custom pages your business needs! And, this week only, ALL of my templates are 20% off to celebrate these new templates launching. Use code “ADDON” for 20% off everything through Friday, June 9th!    Links Mentioned:   - Get the full show notes:  https://elizabethmccravy.com/217 - *NEW* Grab My Speaker Template: https://elizabethmccravy.com/speaker  - *NEW* Check Out My New Showit Quiz Lead Magnet Template: https://elizabethmccravy.com/quiz-template  - Shop all Showit Website Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop - Check out Booked Out Designer: http://elizabethmccravy.com/BOD  - Connect with Elizabeth on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy   My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

This episode is brought to you by Riverside. Riverside is my favorite software for recording podcast interviews and creating short form videos and YouTube content from those episodes! Visit https://elizabethmccravy.com/riverside to get 20% off your subscription and try Riverside today!     Do you love “unpopular opinions” style content as much as I do? Today, I’m sharing 3 of my most unpopular opinions about “girl boss” business culture and I have to be honest with you: I am both excited and nervous to share this one today!    Whether you identify as a girl boss, boss babe, female founder, or simply a woman in business, this episode is for you. As you listen to me share my opinions, I also want to say that they are just OPINIONS. If you disagree with me, we can absolutely still be friends. :) In fact, regardless of whether or not you agree or disagree with me, I hope you will send me a DM on Instagram with your thoughts @elizabethmccravy!  Links Mentioned: - Get the full show notes at http://elizabethmccravy.com/216  - Join the Free Podcast Community: https://elizabethmccravy.com/facebook  - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/  - Shop website templates: http://elizabethmccravy.com/shop  - Join Booked Out Designer: http://elizabethmccravy.com/BOD - Check out Riverside and get 20% off: http://elizabethmccravy.com/riversideMy biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

This episode is brought to you by Riverside. Riverside is my favorite software for recording podcast interviews and creating short-form videos and YouTube content from those episodes! Visit https://elizabethmccravy.com/riverside to get 20% off your subscription and try Riverside today!    We all want to write copy that actually connects with our readers, right? Whenever we sit down to write something for our business, we are hoping our writing is intriguing enough that it captures our ideal clients attention, keeps them reading until the end, and then ultimately leads them to buy. But how do you do that?    In this episode, I'm chatting with conversion copywriter Elise Hodge, and she’s sharing 4 secrets to writing copy that connects with our dream clients: specifically for sales pages and other sales copy (although honestly - these secrets could work ANY time you sit down to write). These four secrets will help you craft an INSTANT connection with your dream client.   We also talk about: What marketing strategies are outdated in 2023 (and what will stand the test of time) What you should have in mind when you sit down to write a piece of copy Why you DON’T have to be creative to write copy And so much more!   This is definitely an episode you don’t want to miss! I loved Elise’ tips and will definitely be putting them into practice the next time I sit down to write a sales page!   Links mentioned in this episode: - Get the full show notes:  https://elizabethmccravy.com/215 - Shop Elizabeth McCravy’s Sales Page Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/showit-sales-page-templates  - Join our FREE Breakthrough Brand Facebook Group: https://elizabethmccravy.com/facebook  - Connect with Elizabeth on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy  - Connect with Elise on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectioncopyco - Work with Elise and shop her copywriting templates: http://connectioncopy.co/  - Get 20% off of your Riverside subscription: https://elizabethmccravy.com/riverside  My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

  This episode is brought to you by Riverside. Riverside is my favorite software for recording podcast interviews and creating short-form videos and YouTube content from those episodes! Visit https://elizabethmccravy.com/riverside to get 20% off your subscription and try Riverside today!    Today on the podcast, we are talking about building wealth as women. To be honest, I don’t believe this is talked about enough. So often, the focus is simply on making more money, but what happens after that? After you pay yourself, what do you do with that money? I interviewed Erinn Bridgman, who has built a successful real estate business and is a money mindset coach for female entrepreneurs.    In this episode, we talked about: How she used funds from her photography business to fund her real estate business in the beginning  Her journey in real estate investing so far (from her first home flip to now managing 20 doors) How our money mindset affects us as women, especially The difference between being profitable and being wealthy How (and when) we can raise our salary as business owners Advice for going into real estate investing with family and friends   And so much more. Seriously, I LOVED this interview, and I know you will too. Whether you are interested in real estate or not, I loved having her share her perspective on building long-term wealth on the podcast today! Links mentioned in this episode: - Get the full show notes:  https://elizabethmccravy.com/214 - Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQCFL3myXOg  - Grab Your Profit Sheet: https://elizabethmccravy.com/profit-sheet  - Join our FREE Breakthrough Brand Facebook Group: https://elizabethmccravy.com/facebook  - Connect with Elizabeth on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy  - Connect with Erinn on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinn_bridgman/  - Grab the Wealthy Woman Checklist: https://www.erinnbridgman.com/wealthy-woman-checklist  - Get 20% off of your Riverside subscription: https://elizabethmccravy.com/rMy biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

This episode is brought to you by Riverside. Riverside is my favorite software for recording podcast interviews and creating short form videos and YouTube content from those episodes! Visit https://elizabethmccravy.com/riverside to get 20% off your subscription and try Riverside today!    Happy almost Mother’s Day, friends! And even if you’re listening to this at a later date, happy day of being a mom to you! Being a mama is the best job in the world, and it’s a hard one too. I’ve had a note on my phone with this podcast idea for quite some time, and I’m excited to bring it to you now. Whether you’re a stay at home mom, a working outside of the home mom, a business owning mom, or a combination of it all, there’s something here for you.    I know many of you listening are farther along in the motherhood journey than me. Maybe you have older kids, multiple kids, a different family situation… Whatever the case, you might have a TOTALLY different perspective than me, and that is fine! I’m speaking here from my perspective being the mom of a toddler and a business owner.    In this episode, I’m giving you 3 major words of encouragement from my home to yours this Mother’s Day, and I pray these meet you where you’re at! You’ll also hear from another podcast episode (yep, I’m playing an audio from an episode on a podcast I love) and I’ll be reading to you from a favorite motherhood book as well.  - Get 20% off of your Riverside subscription: https://elizabethmccravy.com/riversideMy biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

This episode is brought to you by Riverside. Riverside is my favorite software for recording podcast interviews and creating short form videos and YouTube content from those episodes! Visit https://elizabethmccravy.com/riverside to get 20% off your subscription and try Riverside today!    Have you ever wanted to peek behind the scenes of a super successful physical product business? Today's episode is your opportunity! I'm chatting with my friend, Amy Gabriel, the creator of LippyClip about how she turned a $10 product into a full-time business that today employs more than a dozen women. Plus, in 2021, she worked really hard to automate her business so that she could pursue another dream (and don’t worry - we are going to talk about that too!). Now, Amy balances running LippyClip while pursuing a master's in theology    Here’s a sneak peek into what we covered: How she scaled her business and built her team What her day to day life is like running a business as a mom and a seminary student How she grew different distribution channels (she started on Etsy) How automation was one of the KEY time freedom pieces for her No matter what kind of business you have: whether you are a service provider, a physical product business like Amy or a digital product, I know you are going to love this episode. There is so much to learn from Amy’s story. She’s a true inspiration!    PLUS - with Mother’s Day approaching, she’s offering listeners to the Breakthrough Brand podcast 30% off with code ELIZABETH. Head to https://elizabethmccravy.com/lippyclip to shop!   Links mentioned in this episode: Get the full show notes:  https://elizabethmccravy.com/212 Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/zRSjbS8vbGA  Shop LippyClips for 30% Off With Code ELIZABETH: https://elizabethmccravy.com/lippyclip  Check out Booked Out Designer: http://elizabethmccravy.com/BOD  Connect with Elizabeth on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy  Connect with Amy on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymgabriel/  Follow LippyClip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.coMy biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

Affiliate income is an AMAZING way to earn extra money as a business owner. If you want to share things you love with people who may already be asking you about those things, affiliate income is for you.  And here’s the thing: for years now, my business has earned multiple five figures a year from affiliate income alone. I've even had years where it's been over a hundred thousand dollars of revenue coming from affiliate income alone. I’m telling you that for two reasons: What I’m doing to make affiliate income WORKS If it looks like I'm not spending tons of time and energy working on making affiliate income, it's because I'm not.  I'm not saying affiliate marketing is passive, but it is more passive than other types of income we typically have as business owners. And today, I’m going to share 3 hacks to make adding an affiliate income revenue stream to your business even easier. And a little reminder from a website designer? You’ll make more affiliate income when you have a great website. Not only are you more likely to get approved by affiliate companies that have stricter programs when you have a website, but you'll also be set up to make more affiliate income when you can blog and create landing pages for the companies that you partner with. My full website templates all come equipped with an amazing blog design that is set up to support you whether you're like writing your first three blog posts ever or you're transferring over 200+ blog posts to your new Showit website.  As a blogger and podcaster myself, I put so much strategy into thinking through the blog templates. I make sure I’m creating thoughtfully designed sidebars to maximize space so that readers can know whether or not they want to click into a post to read it, and make sure that each layout has clear search functionality so that people can find what they need within your content. I also always design thoughtful 404 pages for when you have a broken link.  If that sounds like what you need right now, use the code BBPODCAST for 10% off ANY template from my shop. Links Mentioned Get the full show notes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/211 Become an affiliate for Elizabeth McCravy Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/affiliate  Join my FREE Breakthrough Brand All Access Facebook Group: https://elizabethmccravy.com/facebook  Join Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod Shop all of the Elizabeth McCravy Shop templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop  Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/    My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

Today, we are talking about the #1 buzzword in the online space right now: AI. I’ve brought in Dawn Richardson, owner of Tech Savvy Creative and long-time online friend (and Elizabeth McCravy shop customer!). We met IRL recently at the Creative Educator Conference a few months ago, and I reached out to her immediately after asking her to come on the podcast and talk about the top AI tools to free up your time in your business. A little bit of background info for you: Dawn was a software engineer turned wedding photographer and is now back in the tech space. So she REALLY gets it. Her mission is to help creative entrepreneurs leverage the power of technology to regain more time freedom, which you all know is near and dear to my heart! She’s so helpful and really breaks down tech in a way that we can all understand (and get from tech-overwhelm to tech-empowered), and I couldn’t be more grateful to have her sharing her wisdom with us today. Here are a few things you'll hear on today's episode: What is Chat GPT and what should we be using it for? the #1 thing we should all be automating as creative business owners simple automations you can set up QUICKLY that make a big difference more advanced tools you can use for team meetings, scaling your business, and more. when to SWITCH your current tools and when to stay If you want to automate your business or take advantage of more of the top AI tools, I know you'll love this interview as much as I did.  Links Mentioned: - Get the Full Shownotes (including ALL the links and software mentioned in today's episode): https://elizabethmccravy.com/210  - Grab Dawn's Free AI Toolkit: https://techsavvycreative.com/ai  - Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy - Connect with Dawn on Instagram: https://instagram.com/techsavvycreative - Find more about Dawn: https://techsavvycreative.com/ - Shop Elizabeth McCravy Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shopMy biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

Designers - today’s episode is for YOU. Whether it's designing a website, creating a brand, or even just a simple graphic for a blog post, sometimes our creative minds just hit a wall. Maybe you can’t focus, or you just don’t feel like it, or you are actively looking for the inspiration, but you just can’t find it.  Recently, I launched a new template, and it got me thinking about my own creative process again. As a designer, there are times when we need to get in the zone and really focus on the project at hand, right? For example, when I was creating the new template, there were two times that I really had to get in the zone for an extended period of time.  First, was during the “idea stage”. I had to think about the fonts and colors, the vibe, who is it for, and so much more. Later on, I had to make big tweaks and envision what cool things we could do within the template.  In both situations, I needed to be creative and get in the zone, which is one of my favorite things to do as a designer anyway. It's a treasure to be able to turn off other business hats and focus solely on the design project. I know many of you listening feel the same way because you love being designers and you love the work you do. So today, I’m sharing 5 tips for getting in the zone when working on a design project.  I would love to see how you make it your own, so make sure to find me on Instagram @elizabethmccravy and share what works for you when you get in the zone.   BOOKED OUT WEEK: The Best Time to Join Booked Out Designer Are you listening to this as soon as this episode aired? Cool News - it's Booked Out Week! What is Booked Out Week? It’s a special celebration where my signature program, Booked Out Designer, is discounted (and we even throw in extra bonuses and perks for joining now!). For this week only, you can save $150 off the pay in full, the four-month payment plan, or even the 12-month payment plan. And if that's not enough, you'll also get a design audit from me when you join before Friday, April 14th. What's a design audit, you ask? It's a chance for you to ask me to audit anything design-related that you're working on, whether it's a client project you are stuck on or even an audit of your own Instagram account feed. All you need to do is fill out a form, and I'll provide you with a detailed Loom video where I give my personal feedback (so that you can get another designer's eyes on your work). Head to https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod for a COMPLETE breakdown of everything the course includes (there are over 90 lessons!). I can't wait to welcome you inside! Links mentioned in this episode: Get the full show notes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/209 Join Booked Out Designer and Get $150 Off: https://elizabethmccravy.com/My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

This episode is for the mama’s out there who feel that balancing business life with mom life is harder than you signed up for. I’m raising my hand here too. Today on the podcast, we have Ashley Freehan, a brand photographer and a productivity and motherhood coach for mom photographers. She’s also a fellow podcaster, a wife, and a home-schooling mom of two! She’s passionate about helping moms confidently step into the role of CEO in their businesses so that they can manage their limited time with efficiency, intention, and joy without sacrificing their family or their sanity. Doesn’t that sound amazing?   In this episode, Ashley is walking us through 4 keys to maintaining your sanity as a business owner and a mom. We talked about things like:   Self-care as moms (in a practical sense for us moms) Setting boundaries with your kids so you can take care of yourself Why working in “small pockets of time” probably isn’t working for you (and what to do instead!) How to be more present (and on your phone less!) How Ashley is currently using social media in her business What your children really need from you as their mom How to focus on what moves the needle   Ashley Freehan gives us the permission we need to stop working in pockets of time (like nap time!) and take control over our self-care. I hope you love this interview as much as I did.    Website Template Sale All of my Showit templates are 27% off right now in celebration of my 7 year business anniversary! This flash sale ends Wednesday, 4/5 at 11:59 pm CST. So, shop now, my friend!  Just use the code “BIZBIRTHDAY” to get that discount! It applies to all templates (including the NEW  Carrie template ) and all payment plans.   Links mentioned in this episode:   Get the full show notes: http://elizabethmccravy.com/208  NEW! Shop the Carrie website template: https://elizabethmccravy.com/carrie  Shop all of the Elizabeth McCravy Shop templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop Sign Up For the Focused Mom Photographer Summit: https://elizabethmccravy.com/photographer-summit Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ Connect with Ashley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposegathering/ Elizabeth’s Website: My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

Although I was freelancing for a while before I started my business, I count March 29th, 2016 as the day things started. When I think back to that day and that moment, I can still feel the nerves. It’s a really big deal to start a business!    So today, in this episode, I want to share some (four!) of the biggest lessons I’ve learned over the last 7 years (with an emphasis on mistakes I’ve made in more recent years but if you are interested in past lessons learned, head to episode #60 + episode #111 for past business anniversary reflections!).    I also want to share some of the highlights over the last seven years. There are some things that just stick out in my mind as my “best moments in business” that I haven’t shared publicly on the podcast before. I want to take some time to celebrate those with you in this episode.   Whether you are in your first year or seventh year (or you have even been in business for longer than I have!), I hope you love reflecting back over the last seven years in business with me. I’m overjoyed to be able to share with you!   Links mentioned in this episode:   Get the full show notes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/207 Episode #110 - Should You Beta Test Your Course? (How I Had A Successful Beta Launch That Sold Out In An HOUR!): https://elizabethmccravy.com/110 Episode #114 - Behind The Scenes Of My Multi-Five Figure Beta Course Launch (That Sold Out In Less Than An Hour!): https://elizabethmccravy.com/114 Episode #60 - What I’ve Learned From Building A Successful Six-Figure Business In The Last 4 Years: https://elizabethmccravy.com/60 Episode #111 - Celebrating 5 Years In Business And Sharing 5 Gems AKA Lessons: https://elizabethmccravy.com/111 Join us inside Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod   Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ Shop Showit Website Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/showit-website-templates/  My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

What’s really holding you back from taking your business to the next level? Is it the right funnel? The perfect team member? Finally having “enough” followers on Instagram? Today Megan Hyatt Miller and I are exploring what’s REALLY holding you back from success and how to overcome it. Megan Hyatt Miller is the President and CEO of Full Focus (formerly Michael Hyatt & Co). She’s also a mom to five, a wife, a Christian, and she lives in Franklin, Tennessee like me!  This episode focuses on that missing success piece in your business AND some other fun topics as well like…  What Megan’s days are like as a working mom and CEO Megan’s advice for creating a strong team culture The rebrand of Full Focus and how all of that went  … and so much more. Want to win a copy of Megan and Michael’s new book?! Head over to my Instagram account @elizabethmccravy to enter to win. Entering is easy and we’ll be giving away a copy of Mind Your Mindset to one lucky person. Just look for a recent post featuring myself and Megan!    Links mentioned in this episode: Get the full show notes: http://elizabethmccravy.com/206  Mind Your Mindset Book: https://rstyle.me/+x3VRG4mjcOXO2lqyb7YkaQ  Full Focus Planner: https://elizabethmccravy.com/full-focus  Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/  Connect with Megan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganhyattmiller/  Mind Your Mindset Website: https://mindyourmindsetbook.com/  Elizabeth’s Website: http://elizabethmccravy.com/  Watch the Interview on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethmccravydesign/   My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

Whether you’ve been in business for a minute or are still in the first few years, this episode is for YOU. Starting a new business is EXCITING, but even though I look back on my new business owner self with so much love and gratitude, I know the learning curve as you start your own business can be intense! Today, I’m going to share 6 crushing mistakes entrepreneurs make early on in their business AND how you can avoid them.    Not brand new in business? I highly recommend you tune into this episode because you may be making some of these mistakes too. They are definitely not exclusive to the first year in business! Especially since the latest stats show that after five years, 49.7% of businesses have failed but after 10 years, 65.5% of businesses have failed! So as someone who will be passing the official 7 years of business mark this month, I just want to say: I GET HOW THIS HAPPENS. There is no “safe mark” in the journey to entrepreneurship, but as you know, I’m here to help you every step of the way!   If you are new to the podcast, we have over 200 episodes for you to dive into! Are you a brand and/or website designer? Make sure to check out Booked Out Designer too!   Links mentioned in this episode: Get the full show notes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/205   Join us inside Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod  Get the free client booking guide for designers: https://elizabethmccravy.com/asap Get 30% off of Dubsado: https://elizabethmccravy.com/dubsado  Get a free trial of ClickUp: https://elizabethmccravy.com/clickup  Capital One Spark Cash Back Card: https://elizabethmccravy.com/capitalone  Episode #196 - Why It's a Good Thing If Your Business is a Side Hustle: https://elizabethmccravy.com/196  Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/   Statistics source: https://www.lendingMy biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

In this short and sweet episode, I’m sharing my top 3 Showit Design Hacks as a website designer who has been using (and loving) Showit for the past several years now. Whether you are new to Showit completely, or are a website designer looking to enhance your skills, these three Showit design hacks will save you time and (I believe) will lead to a better customer/client experience too. Whether you are creating custom websites for clients or are looking to sell website templates, you are going to love today’s episode. I’m also sharing why I’ve said YES to participating in my first-ever summit - Thrive Summit 2023. With 16 presenters on a RANGE of topics, it is the ONLY summit available that covers the strategy, design, the creative process AND includes feedback and support to help you implement what you learn. You’ll want to be there! Snag your free ticket at elizabethmccravy.com/thrive  I’m going to be sharing all about how to design a Showit website that WOWs. And it is SO good. You’ll also get a really incredible Clickup template bonus when you come to watch my presentation. I would love to see you there!   Links Mentioned: Get the blog version/full show notes for this episode: http://elizabethmccravy.com/204 Sign up for Thrive Summit 2023: https://elizabethmccravy.com/thrive Sign up for Thrive Summit (with the Creator’s Pass Upgrade): https://elizabethmccravy.com/thrive-creator  Showit Templates for Designers: https://learn.showit.co/en/articles/2323109-designer-starter-templates  Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy Join Booked Out Designer - https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod Shop Showit templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop  My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

I'm so honored to have Angie McPherson on the podcast today! She's a long time listener of this podcast, an amazing brand photographer, educator for photographers, and just an incredible hype girl for creative business owners.Angie and I got to meet in real life in January at the Creative Educator Conference in Dallas. We both were speakers and sat next to each other the whole time. We talked business a lot at the event, and I was like “She is brilliant, and I need her on my podcast to talk about marketing!” So, here we are! We go a lot of directions in this episode, so there’s truly something here for every business owner. We talk about Angie's business journey, what she sees working right now in digital products and course marketing, repurposing content for YouTube, selling on social media in a non-sleazy way, Facebook groups for your courses, marketing to multiple audiences, YouTube Shorts, launch strategies, working mom advice, and so much more! This is basically a really fun marketing strategy chat with 2 women who love marketing. Enjoy! Get 10% off all EM Shop templates with the code “BBPODCAST” at checkout! Links mentioned in this episode:Get the full show notes: http://elizabethmccravy.com/204 Check out the Sales Page Templates: http://elizabethmccravy.com/sales Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ Connect with Angie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angiejanine/ Elizabeth’s Website: http://elizabethmccravy.com/ Angie’s website: https://angiemcpherson.com/ Watch the Interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Ty8VNwI1OkwMy biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

In my 2022 end-of-year survey, I gave you the option to ask me ANYTHING… and today’s episode is just a taste of the (over 150!) questions that came in. In no particular order, I’m tackling 11 of my favorite “ask me anything” questions today, including:  What's the worst thing about your career? (I share THREE things I could live without!) What are the tiny secrets to blogging - things nobody ever talks about? What are the top books I’ve read this year so far?  Where do you see yourself (professionally) when Colin is 18? What are some of the big dreams you have for yourself and your business? Where do most of your clients come from? Social, referrals, etc. and what is the one thing you do consistently that brings you the most business? How is Colin's school going? How do you handle mom guilt/missing him? What does work/life balance look like for me right now? What do you do for workouts?  Do you think you'll have any more kiddos? How will that impact the structure of your business? What’s your favorite brand of jeans? (these ones are also linked below!) Do you ever regret going into business for yourself?   As you can tell, things got both random and personal in a way I truly always love. Some of these were rapid-fire questions, and some of them I went quite deep on! I can’t wait for you to listen in and then tell me what you all think!    Links mentioned in this episode: Get the full show notes for this episode: http://elizabethmccravy.com/202  Grab the NEW Showit Landing Page Bundle: https://elizabethmccravy.com/showit-email Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ Shop Showit website templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/showit-website-templates/  Join Booked Out Designer: http://elizabethmccravy.com/BOD  - You can find the books I recommended here:  The Test (a quick novella!): https://rstyle.me/+PJNjBLgIvTUuWc8p7z1ptQ Good Rich People (a bit of a controversial read, but if you love satire you might love it like me!): https://rstyle.me/My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

Wondering what’s working in SEO right now? What does the Google algorithm want from your website? How does all the new technology like Ai writing affect blog content? What role does video play in SEO right now? How do you do your SEO page settings in Showit in a way that’ll actually work? What common mistakes might you be making with your SEO? Is Showit bad for SEO?!  We are covering it all and a lot more in today’s interview with Sara Dunn from Sara Does SEO. Sara is a wealth of information with SEO, and I just love how she so clearly explains things. I actually worked with her and her team in my own business a few years ago and I can attest that she’s the real deal. Whether you’re on the first page of Google OR you don’t even know what SEO means, this episode is for you. We’re covering it all!   Sara Dunn is a Wedding SEO Specialist for wedding planners, photographers, venues, and other wedding professionals who want their websites to rank higher on Google. (And, hey, I’ve worked with her too as a website designer!) She has a knack for making SEO easy to understand, and she’s created a unique SEO Framework that simplifies what it takes to get your business in front of your dream clients.  * Need a website to go with that SEO strategy? *Want a website that’s set up behind the scenes to help you rank higher on Google? My Showit website templates can help. One thing a lot of people don’t realize about website templates is that if the designer sets things up sloppy on the back end it can hurt your SEO. I’m talking about things like your advanced tag settings, the way your canvases are set up, the stacking order of your objects, how much opportunity there is for text on a page, and more. Honestly — it’s a lot of technical stuff that you probably don’t want to be thinking about when you’re building your website. So, I thought about it all, and double checked myself multiple times so that you don’t have to.  You can find all of my SEO-friendly templates at http://elizabethmccravy.com/shop. There are sales pages, podcast pages, full website templates, and so much more waiting for you there. And as a Breakthrough Brand Podcast listener, you can use the code “BBPODCAST” for 10% off any template. So, get your template, apply what Sara and I are talking about, you’ll be set to sail to page one.  Links mentioned in this episode:Get the full show notes and blog post: http://elizabethmccravy.com/201 Check out Elizabeth’s Showit Templates: http://elizabethmccravy.com/shop Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ Connect with Sara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saradoesseo/My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

For this milestone episode, I wanted to share six habits that have transformed my business and have absolutely helped me reach episode two hundred. Inspired by a talk by Brenda Burchard, he encouraged us to look at our own habits and whether or not they are serving us. As I started to reflect, there were six habits that stuck out to me that have served my business time and time again so I wanted to share them all with you today (and talk through how you might be able to add them to your own business, if you feel like they would serve you too!). Don’t get me wrong, I have PLENTY of bad habits like everybody else and that might be a fun episode to do in the future too. But today, I’m going to focus on the good and celebrate with you. By the way, if you are a new podcaster or thinking about starting your own show, I want to encourage you and say that this is easily one of my favorite things to do in my own business. In the shop, we have podcast templates (linked below!) and you can use the code BBPODCAST to save 10% off today. I would love to support you as you get started! Whether you have been listening to the podcast since day one, or you are a brand new listener today, I want to just take a minute to thank you for being here. If you haven’t yet, please leave a review. It not only helps this podcast rank but I legitimately love hearing your thoughts and get giddy every time a new one comes in. I am so incredibly grateful for you and am already looking forward to our next two hundred episodes together! After you’ve listened in, I would love to hear what habits have served you well in business (and ones that you might be considering adding to your own business this year!). Make sure to connect with me over on Instagram - I would love to hear from you! Links mentioned:   - Get the blog version/full show notes for this episode: http://elizabethmccravy.com/200 - Shop the Gabby Podcast Template: https://elizabethmccravy.com/gabby-showit-podcast-template - Shop the Jena Podcast Template: https://elizabethmccravy.com/jena-showit-podcast-template - How to Plan Your Entire Week on a Digital Calendar (episode #46): My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

Let’s all be honest: business can be really hard. Even after seven years in business, I still have plenty of hard days in my own business and days (or even just moments) where business feels overwhelming and uncertain. Today, I want to share with you 4 encouraging bible verses for when hard times come, and I hope that these will comfort you whether you are a Christian business owner or not. And, I’m not just reading the Bible verses, I’m talking through them with you as well to help you apply it to your life right now!    If you have been struggling to guard your heart against negative thoughts or hurtful reviews, or you find yourself turning to Google before you turn to God, I want to encourage you to acknowledge what you are giving power to and why. With the second two scriptures, I want to encourage you to come back to God, seek him in all things, and to let go and rest. I know it can be hard sometimes.   In the annual survey I send out to listeners each year, many of you mentioned wanting more faith based content and I would love to hear what you think about this episode! Want more episodes like this? Did this speak to where you’re at right now with your business? DM me over on Instagram any time, and thank you again for tuning in! Make sure to come back next week for a very special - our 200th! - Breakthrough Brand podcast episode.   Links mentioned in this episode:  - Get the blog version/full show notes for this episode: http://elizabethmccravy.com/199 - Scripture mentioned: Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs: 3:5-6, Matthew 11:28-29, Matthew 6:30-33 - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/  - Shop Showit templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

We grew our real estate business FAST, buying 5 properties in about a year and ½ - 2 year period. And, we’ve learned a lot! You know I’m all about sharing what works for me in my life and business, and that’s what we’re doing in today’s episode. I have my husband, Adam, back on the podcast and we’re sharing 7 things we learned in these first years of real estate investing. It’s the good, the bad, and the ugly with plenty of laughs along the way.    Whether you also invest in real estate or if you’re just wanting to do this at some point, there is something for you here. And, if you want an update on our properties and how they did in 2022, head back to episode #197 where we share the RAW numbers of how things did last year plus lots of other tips as well.    We discuss things like: - Tenants (getting them, keeping them, tenant relationships, etc.)  - Resources we LOVE for running our business - How we think about interest rates - Capex and how to calculate it  - Stand alone homes versus townhomes/condos  - How vacancy affects a real estate business  - and more!    Come tell us what you think over on Instagram @elizabethmccravy!    Links mentioned in this episode: - #197 http://elizabethmccravy.com/197  - #134 - Real Estate Biz Q&A – Part 1: How We Got Started In Investing, Buying In A Seller’s Market, Working With Your Spouse: https://elizabethmccravy.com/134  - #135 - Real Estate Biz Q&A – Part 2: How Much $$ Do You Need, Screening Tenants, Management Companies, Buying Multiple Properties At Once, And Financing: https://elizabethmccravy.com/135  - #136 Real Estate Biz Q&A – Part 3: Strategies For Getting Started, Other Ways To Invest Your Money, How To List Your Properties, And The Challenges We’ve Experienced Along The Way: https://elizabethmccravy.com/136My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM

When I surveyed you guys about what you want more of on the podcast in 2023, a resounding answer was investing, financial, and real estate investing content. NOW… I’m not about to turn this into a real estate podcast, don’t worry. But, as someone who likes to share what’s working for me with you all, I love giving you a behind the scenes into what I do with the money that my business makes because I know this type of information can help you too.  Whether or not you have real estate properties right now, this is for you. This is especially for you if this is a side business you’re interested in pursuing! I had Adam on the podcast last on episodes #134, #135, and #136, which was over 16 months ago! In those episodes, we talked about our real estate business and answered some of your questions. It was really fun and we’ve gotten great feedback from those episodes. Since then, we have more properties — 5 total, and we’ve learned a lot!  Here’s what we’re covering today: Breaking down the exact financial numbers on 3 of the properties (what we invested, the ROI, and cash that was made in 2022)... yes, all the details!  Macroeconomics of real estate and the housing marketing right now  Marriage and working together in a business like this  How real estate can be a family business  Unexpected costs involved that decrease your profits  Advice if you’re struggling to invest in real estate  And so much more!  We joke that this was our business year end meeting that you get to sit in on because it truly felt that way! I hope you enjoy it, and come back next week where we’ll be sharing what we know now that we wish we knew when we first started our real estate business.  Links mentioned in this episode: - Previous Real Estate episodes: #134 - Real Estate Biz Q&A – Part 1: How We Got Started In Investing, Buying In A Seller’s Market, Working With Your Spouse: https://elizabethmccravy.com/134  #135 - Real Estate Biz Q&A – Part 2: How Much $$ Do You Need, Screening Tenants, Management Companies, Buying Multiple Properties AtMy biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!    Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM