I’ve learned a lot from hiring in my business this year - from contractors to team members, all of it! It all starts with the job application! So today, I’m sharing 4 of the questions that have been most important to me when hiring. These are the ones that I found myself caring the most about the answers for when reviewing applicants. And, they totally might not be what you think. These aren’t the whole “What’s your greatest weakness?” type of questions. These are totally more off the wall than that!    Whether you’re hiring your first team member or 10th, doesn’t matter… these questions will help you with assessing if someone is right for the job or not. And, if you’re still a 100% solopreneur and not thinking about a team yet, I’d still encourage you to tune in here because thinking about this stuff will help you prepare for when that time for you does come.    If you liked this episode and want to hear MORE hiring tips, let me know over on Instagram @elizabethmccravy. Tell me your biggest takeaways from this episode and any team building questions you want to hear answered.    - Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ - Visit Elizabeth’s website: http://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

There is a big growth opportunity happening on Instagram right now via REELS. Love them or hate them, Instagram is pushing reels on the platform, and it’s worth checking out. Regardless of your following now, you have an opportunity to be SEEN and found by your dream clients through this fun video content! Today I’m interviewing Stephanie Kase to chat #AllThingsReels.    There are about a thousand things I could have interviewed Stephanie about, and fun fact, you’ll actually hear her AGAIN in a few weeks! But, she’s the perfect gal to chat about Reels with because she’s seen huge results from Reels in her own business. Over the past 2 months, she’s grown by over 2,500 followers on Instagram, and she attributes that growth to her reels! Not only that, but she’s had reels get thousands upon thousands of views, many go viral, and one recent reel with over 200,000 views.    As a “newbie” to Reels, I ask Stephanie some important questions! You’ll hear us talk about: - Content ideas for Reels - What to do if “dancing and pointing” is not your style - A workaround if you don’t have the coveted “music feature” on Instagram  - How to create a cool cover for your Reels  - How to batch your Reels in advance and save tons of time  - How long Stephanie takes to make her Reels  - Tips for creating viral Reels  - Tips to engage your viewers immediately!  And so much more!    Plus, if you’re listening LIVE, Stephanie and I are doing a giveaway together on Instagram this week! Head to https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ to get the details & enter!    For all the links mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes at http://elizabethmccravy.com/91  Visit Stephanie’s website at http://stephaniekase.com/  Visit Elizabeth’s website at http://elizabethmccravy.com/  Follow Elizabeth on Instagram at 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

Well, I have a treat for you all today! I’m chatting with my wonderful husband, Adam McCravy, to answer some fun questions that you guys sent in (and some we came up with ourselves)!    We talk about so much in this episode, but here are a few highlights:  - Hear the story of how we met and started dating  - Adam shares TONS of quirks/facts about me that you wouldn’t know from listening to this podcast (Seriously, I laugh and get embarrassed! He caught me off guard with these, haha!)  - We talk about how to work out together as a couple  - We share some very funny childhood stories  - We share who does what around the house  - We share what careers we would do if not what we do now  - Adam shares about what he’s doing for work right now - and so much more!    I hope you enjoy this fun, casual “get to know us” chat and meeting my husband, Adam!    Links mentioned in this episode:  - Adam was on episode #9 of this podcast previously. We talk about personal finances, money and marriage! Scroll back to tune into that one!  - We mention my “week in the life” episode that is super fun! Scroll back to episode #84 to tune in  - Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ (If you have other ideas you’d like to hear us share about, let me know!)  - Visit Elizabeth’s website: http://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

I’m chatting today with Kate Rosenow from Work Well with Kate. Kate helps business owners streamline their work to be more profitable & less busy, and I have to tell you, I am obsessed with this interview you’re about to hear! Kate and I are like 2 peas in a pod, as we both are pretty “systems-obsessed” people.  Kate is walking you through 4 ways to streamline and simplify your business. As the CEO, you need to focus on the work that only you can do. I always love the phrase “what got you here won’t get you there”, and that’s so true when it comes to scaling a business. You can’t do everything yourself forever.    You’ll hear Kate share her journey of growing her first business, Mavenly & Co., to a very successful business. All the while, she was working 12+ hour days, neglecting her health and relationships, and ultimately ended up in the hospital from burnout and stress. She learned so much from that experience and took that knowledge into her next business and learned how to run a business that didn’t burn her out.    We talk alot about time management, and I ask Kate to tell me what’s on her calendar today and for the week! Hearing her talk about planning her time, setting boundaries, and the obstacles that come up was so interesting. I loved hearing her perspective on time-blocking.    Kate also shares some strategies for how she’s able to work just 4 hour days AND have a 6-figure/year business. You’ll love her thoughts on this. I hope this conversation inspires you and motivates you to create meaningful systems in your business!  Get the full show notes and all the links mentioned in this episode at http://elizabethmccravy.com/88   Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ Connect with Kate on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/workwellwithkate/ Shop Elizabeth’s website templates: http://elizabethmccravy.com/shop Visit Kate on her website: https://workwellwithkate.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

If you have wondered “How can I accept money in my business, BUT avoid processing fees?” This blog post and podcast are for you! I’m diving into the question of payment processors. Which payment processor should I use? Is there one that won’t give me transaction fees? Can’t I just use Venmo or Stripe instead? This is kinda a soapbox of mine, and if you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while you’ve heard me talk about this in other episodes.    I think it’s such an important topic and one that I WISH someone would have told me when I was a new business owner. You see… I made this mistake, and have some stories to tell from it! And, I want you to learn from my early business owner mistakes!     Here is the question we are tackling today:  “Does anyone have a good recommendation to get around not paying fees for receiving money? I know it's the cost of doing business and is more convenient for clients, but I hate the fees! Thanks!”   Wondering my answer? Tune in! And, please share this episode with the fellow business owners in your life who need to hear this advice. So many new business owners are on this struggle bus, and this short episode is here to help you out!   Get all the links and resources mentioned in this episode in the blog post at elizabethmccravy.com/88  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

Instagram Stories can be intimidating — especially when it’s new to you. You might be worried about what people are thinking and wondering if you’re doing it “right”. Showing up well on Instagram Stories is incredibly important in your business — even more now than ever. Instagram is pushing video content (with newer features like Reels and IGTV), and your Instagram Stories are a part of that. In fact, 80% of all daily active Instagram users are watching Stories just as often as they’re checking their feed. This is a great opportunity to connect with your audience.    Whether you use stories right now and want some tips or if you’re brand new to Instagram, this episode will help you get clarity on how to show up for your audience better on Instagram. Today we are talking about things like how many stories you should be posting at once, how to do face to camera stories well, how to keep people engaged and watching, a bunch of random tips, and so much more! Ready to talk about all things Instagram stories?! Then turn up the volume and tune in now!    Links Mentioned in This Episode: Instagram Story Statistics: https://adespresso.com/blog/instagram-statistics/  Hang out with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/  Get the full (original) blog post for this episode: http://elizabethmccravy.com/40 Head to Elizabeth’s website: http://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

There are so many numbers you’ll pay attention to when looking at your money from your business. Today I want to talk about 2 numbers specifically that not enough people pay attention to! I know I didn’t for way too long, and I want you to learn from my mistake here.    Nope, we’re not talking about revenue and profits. This is something completely different! I hope my sharing openly about what’s working for me helps YOU as well! A fast disclaimer on this episode: I am not a bookkeeper, accountant or financial advisor. I’m a website designer! I’m sharing what is working for me in my online business. The advice I’m sharing here is specific to online service-based businesses, and I realize that not all types of businesses need to watch the same numbers.    What you’ll learn in this episode: - The 2 numbers you need to pay attention to, but might be ignoring right now  - What scaling my business and paying myself through scaling has looked like over the years  - Why I hate “marketing math” - what it is, problems with it, and how you don’t need big revenue numbers to make a great living  - Thoughts on paying attention to your money, even as a “non-math person”  - Plus, 2 “life updates” in the beginning of this episode. Super fun!    Links mentioned in this episode: - Get on the waitlist for my upcoming course for designers: https://elizabethmccravy.com/waitlist  - Claire Pell’s Get Paid Podcast (episode #122): https://clairepells.com/122/  - Shop Elizabeth’s EM Shop website templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop/  - Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/  - Visualization podcast episode - scroll back to episode #73 of this show!  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 what makes an offer actually SELL? Today Candice Coppola is breaking down how she increased her launch revenue by 1885.28%, making $41,688 in 14-days. Yep, that growth is almost a 2000% increase while selling the same thing as before. But, to see that shift, Candice made changes to the way she marketed the offer and her mindset around selling.    Candice gets really REAL about what shifts she made to see this growth. I appreciate her extreme openness, and I think you will as well! Whether you’re just dreaming of launching something for the first time or you’re on your tenth launch, Candice’s advice will help you see results.    We also talk about Candice’s journey building up her wedding planning business to a multiple six-figure company, and then selling it in 2019. If you’ve ever wondered HOW you create a business that’s “sell-able”, Candice speaks to that here. After selling her business, she transitioned into coaching and mentoring wedding professionals full-time, and that’s where this offer we’re talking about today comes into play!    Let me tell you a little bit about Candice: She’s the former owner of an event planning company, twice published author, podcast host, and an amazing mentor to business owners worldwide. She’s been a mentor to wedding pros for over 8 years, mostly while she was growing her renowned wedding planning & design company. Since selling her business in 2019, she’s specialized in helping wedding professionals grow their business with purpose. She’s on a mission to help women discover their gifts, build businesses around their talents, and live each day on purpose.    Get the full show notes with all links mentioned at http://elizabethmccravy.com/85  Shop Elizabeth’s website templates: http://elizabethmccravy.com/shop Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ Connect with Candice on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/candice.coppola/  Visit Candice’s gorgeous website: https://candicecoppola.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

Welcome to a week behind the scenes episode of the Breakthrough Brand Podcast! This is a long one (wowee!), but it’s gonna be really fun and entertaining. Hopefully, this is a nice break from the super educational and “note-taking” time of content I typically am sharing. We all need something more chill every now and then, right? If you’re a tad nosy like me, then you’ll love hearing what my life actually looks like. I believe that so much of what makes our businesses successful is in what we do in those little moments that no one actually sees (or typically talks about). So, I’m talking about it! I did an episode like this way back in the day on episode 7 of this podcast, and so much has changed since then. So, it’s time for a refreshed version of this!    This week I’m taking you with me every day. I’m checking in every morning before work and after work hours to tell you what’s happened. You’ll hear me talk about podcast interviews, team meetings, working on client’s website design projects, baking bread randomly for fun, hanging out with friends, how I plan my week, the workouts I do, the courses and content I consume to grow my business, books I’m reading, what my morning routine is like, and so much more.    To get links to all the amazing things mentioned in this episode head to https://elizabethmccravy.com/84   To connect with Elizabeth on Instagram head to 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 a hodgepodge of so many topics with one of my favorite photographers, Vanessa Hicks! Her work is beautiful, and she’s someone I love following and learning from online. As the title suggests, we talk about a lot of things in this episode — it was hard for us to pick just ONE thing to focus on!   We talk first about her story starting her photography business, with no prior experience and with a lifestyle that required her family to move a lot. (You’ll hear why in the episode!) If you’re like me, then you might think wedding photography does NOT seem like the career choice when you can’t stay in any one location for more than a few years. The thought of moving after building up a reputation and clientele in an area is a nightmare for most photographers. But, Vanessa has made it work, and she shares about rebuilding her business in a new market in San Diego after recently moving from Hawaii.    We talk about blogging and SEO! (Which I am a HUGE SEO fan, as you know. So this was especially fun for me.) She drops so many wonderful SEO strategies that you can get started on today. And, if you think SEO isn’t important for your business, what she shares will seriously make you reconsider that. We tell you exactly how you can figure out what keywords to blog about, how to know how your competitors are doing in the SEO game, and lots of blogging strategies.    We also talk about protecting your mental health as a creative entrepreneur, especially during this crazy year 2020 has been. I hope that Vanessa’s advice on this will speak right to your heart like it did to mine!    I feel like I could talk to Vanessa for hours, and funny thing… we actually did talk for an additional 50 minutes after we stopped recording for you guys. She’s just great! So, turn up the volume and enjoy this vulnerable and strategic conversation with Vanessa Hicks.  Get the full show notes and all the links mentioned in this episode at http://elizabethmccravy.com/83   Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ Connect with Vanessa on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/vanessahicksphotography/ Shop Elizabeth’s website templates: http://elizabethmccravy.com/shop Visit Vanessa on her 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

I’m really excited about this episode of various productivity hacks for you! As the title says, I’m all about working smarter, not harder. That doesn’t mean that intentional work isn’t important, but instead that we should make the absolute most of our time spent working. Interesting thing: I rarely work more than 40-45 hours in a week for my business, but have been able to build a multiple six-figure a year business on that time. It’s not about the hours you put in, but about how productive those hours are.    In this episode, I’m sharing 7 little hacks that help me be more productive — from what I listen to in the workday to managing my calendar! My challenge for you is to pick 2 of these things and implement them into your life this week. Even with just 2, I think you’ll see huge improvements. Now turn up the volume and get pumped for some time-saving hacks!  Links Mentioned in This Episode:  Binaural Beats Audio on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pJ5FD9_Orbg  Episode #46 of this podcast for my best calendar tips — just scroll back to find it!  Episode #76 of this podcast for my best inbox management tips — just scroll back to find it!  Connect with me on Instagram and tell me what you’ll be implementing: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/  Come hang out on my website: http://elizabethmccravy.com/    Get the full show notes for this episode: http://elizabethmccravy.com/82 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

So you got a website template or maybe you’re thinking about getting a template, but you want things done ASAP. I’m talking about a 5 day set up then launched! It IS possible, and I’ve had many customers over the years get their sites done in a DAY and even more in a week or a few weeks. In today’s episode, I’m sharing tips for how to customize and launch your website template faster. Whether you have a template from me or someone else, whether it’s a Showit template or a Squarespace template — doesn’t matter, these tips will help you out!    Your website can’t go to work for your business unless it’s live for the world to see. So, let’s get it live and up asap! Turn the volume up for my top 8 time-saving hacks to get your site up fast!    Get the full show notes for this episode at http://elizabethmccravy.com/81  Watch a tour of the Showit Blueprint Course mentioned in this episode: https://elizabethmccravy.com/course-video  Shop the EM Shop Showit Website Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop/ See a showcase of what our amazing customers do with their sites: https://elizabethmccravy.com/showcase   As always, thank you for listening! And if you found this episode helpful, I’d love for you to leave a rating and/or review and share it with a friend who this could help! 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 attract and book more ideal clients? Ready to have more leads turn into paying clients? These 5 secrets will teach you how. A little while ago, I hosted a live webinar with one of my favorite software companies, Dubsado, as part of their summer sale. It was really fun, I got to hang out live with tons of other designers and small business owners and teach some big strategies for marketing! This webinar was such a hit that I asked Dubsado if I could share it on the podcast. They happily said yes. So, in this episode, you’ll hear the audio from that webinar plus a fabulous Q&A at the end where some really great questions were asked!    I’d recommend downloading the slides to get the full experience here and to help you implement what I’m teaching. To download the slides as a PDF, go to https://elizabethmccravy.com/dubsado-slides. If you’re not a designer, but instead another type of service business, there is still so much to gain here. When I did the live webinar, I had some bookkeepers, copywriters, photographers, and coaches watching and they loved it too. So, just apply what I say to your business type.    To get the slides (for a visual of everything I share), see them here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/dubsado-slides   If you want to watch the webinar instead of just listening, you can watch the replay here: http://elizabethmccravy.com/dubsado-webinar   To get 30% off your Dubsado subscription + a free trial, sign up here: http://elizabethmccravy.com/dubsado    Visit Elizabeth’s website: http://elizabethmccravy.com/   Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ ________________ Timestamps:  Secret #1 - 9:15 Secret #2 - 13:24 Secret #3 - 20:50 Secret #4 - 26:35 Secret #5 - 32:09   Question #1 When should I send a potential client to my scheduler to book a caMy 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 hate emailing. There I said it! The “inbox management hustle” is one of my least favorite business things, but creating SYSTEMS around emailing has certainly helped me enjoy it more. Emailing is such a vital part of running a business. It’s how we communicate with customers, potential customers, and so much more. But, spending ALL DAY in your inbox is not “vital” and is actually a total waste of time.    In this episode, I’m giving you 7 strategies for how to systematize your inbox right now — whether you get 15 emails a day or 200. Starting NOW on creating an organized inbox will be a key to scaling your business long term. Some of these strategies you may already do, while others might feel totally new. Listen through all of them, and then I challenge you to take 3 of them that resonate with you the most and implement them this week!    Links Mentioned: - Get the full show notes and all links mentioned: https://elizabethmccravy.com/79  - Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/  - Get a trial + 30% off of your Dubsado subscription: https://elizabethmccravy.com/dubsado 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 I told you right now “Hey, you should do a live on social media this week, show your face on stories, or make a video about your service!”, does that scare you? If you’re like most online entrepreneurs it does! Video can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Video is a key way to connect more with your audience and make a bigger impact in your business. It just takes some learning and practice! That’s where my guest today comes in!    Friends, meet Patricia Kelikani. She is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker and video coach who shows entrepreneurs how to make more money in their business with video. So, if you’re ready to learn how to film yourself like a pro and create magnetic video content, turn up the volume and tune in!    Get the full show notes and all links mentioned for this episode at http://elizabethmccravy.com/78    Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/  Connect with Patricia on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/patriciakelikani See Patricia’s website at https://lucrativevideos.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

The secret is finally OUT. I’m creating a program for designers on how to create and run a booked out design business. I’m SO excited to share this program with you! So, I was on a walk a few days ago thinking and brainstorming this course, and had the bright idea to take YOU ALL along for the journey with me. So throughout this process, I will do episodes updating you on where things are at. Ever thought about making a course or digital offer in your business? Thinking you might want to GET this course when I release it? Either way, this episode will have some lessons and learnings for you!    My hope is that these episodes will be inspiring, entertaining to listen to, and full of little tidbits throughout that will help you grow your business.    Here’s a bit of what we’re covering today: - Building “bridges” in your business and why you should nail one offer before adding the next  - Business dream journals - what and why you should have one - Why I’m making this course and why NOW  - Some of the nitty-gritty details of what will be included  - The struggles I’ve had so far in the creation process and what I’m learning - Pre-selling, beta testers, or straight up launching? — I’m sharing what I’ll be doing here!  - A fun thing I’m doing right now to talk 1:1 with potential customers  - Figuring out prices, names, and so much more!  If you’re like “Hey! This course sounds amazing. Count me IN!”, then head over to https://elizabethmccravy.com/waitlist. You’ll be able to get on a waitlist for the program and/or take a survey for me to give your own input for what you want in this course. I am making this course FOR YOU, so I want your input on what you want to learn!    Get on the waitlist: https://elizabethmccravy.com/waitlist Shop website templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ Looking for help with discovery calls? Download the free Designer's Guide To Mastering DMy 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

It’s time we talk about our business finances! Today’s guest is Dondrea Owens! She is the owner of The Creative’s CFO. As a certified public accountant, she specializes in helping small business owners know their numbers, so that they can grow their profit, up-level their life, and keep more money while doing it.   This content is specialized to YOU. This isn’t some advice for restaurant business owners or manufacturing businesses. Nope —  she’s sharing common mistakes that creatives make — designers, photographers, artists, wedding industry pros, copywriters, and even coaches. You’ll walk away from this episode with a better understanding of your business finances and the confidence to make smarter money decisions going forward.   She’s sharing 7 common money mistakes that creative women make in their businesses, and some of these mistakes you might be making RIGHT NOW. I certainly resonated with a few of these as being mistakes I’ve made in my business early on. We’re also giving you key ways to correct the mistake going forward.  An invitation for you: If you’re listening to this LIVE, then I’ll be doing a live webinar today (Tuesday, July 28th) with Dubsado. I’m sharing 5 Secrets for Using Dubsado to Attract and Book More Ideal Design Clients. If you’re a graphic designer, this is for you! And, Dubsado is having their BIG SUMMER SALE on July 27th - July 31st. To get an additional 30% off during their already amazing sale, use the code “ELIZABETH30” to save.    To watch the webinar (or the replay) visit: https://elizabethmccravy.com/dubsado-webinar  To learn more about Dubsado and get a direct link to sign up via my code: https://elizabethmccravy.com/dubsado  To get the full show notes and links mentioned for this episode, head to https://elizabethmccravy.com/76     Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/  Connect with Dondrea on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecreativescfo/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 answering your questions today, and we’re covering everything from budgeting in your business to online haters, exercising, indecision, and so much more. These are questions listeners sent in from a survey and on social media. You might even hear your name on here! ;)    Here’s a sampling of the questions you’ll hear me answer on this episode: - How do you budget best when your income is inconsistent? - Do you ever get hateful messages online? How do you handle them?  - How do you market yourself well if you’re introverted, especially on Instagram stories? - Is your husband an entrepreneur too?? What does he do for work? … and a bunch more!    I get really real on this one, and I hope what I’m sharing helps encourage you to grow your business boldly! If you want to hear the previous “Ask Me Anything” episode, scroll back to episode #41!    For shownotes head to http://elizabethmccravy.com/75 Connect with me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy Shop website templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop/    This month, we’re doing a weekly business book giveaway! To enter just leave a review on Apple Podcasts. (Seriously that’s it.) And, if you’re already reviewed, share about the podcast to your Instagram stories! We are randomly selecting one winner each week of July!   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’re talking about copywriting, but not just any ole copy — copy that is personality-packed, entertaining, and ultimately makes the sale. I’m chatting with my friend and copywriting expert, Brittany McBean about 8 specific tactics you can use to improve your copywriting. These tips apply to your whole website, your sales pages, and even your email marketing. You guys know I LOVE copywriting, I love helping you create more sales through your words, your designs, and everything in between, and this episode has so many tactical ways to do EXACTLY THAT.    What You’ll Learn: - How to include sensory details in your copywriting - The best way to talk about yourself in your copywriting - How to use market research to get a jumpstart on your copy  - How to use the 5 emotions to invoke deep feelings in the reader - What reading level you should be writing at and how to double-check yourself - How to create your very own “copy vault”  … and so much more!    Our lovely guest today, Brittany McBean, is a conversion copywriter and marketing strategist who helps online educators and creatives stand out with crystal clear messaging and a laser-focused strategy—writing the words that get you seen by the right people so you can make a maximum impact and income.    To get the full show notes and links mentioned for this episode, head to https://elizabethmccravy.com/74    Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ Connect with Brittany on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/brittanylmcbean/   This month, we’re doing a weekly business book giveaway! To enter just leave a review on Apple Podcasts. (Seriously that’s it.) And, if you’re already reviewed, share about the podcast to your Instagram stories! We are randomly selecting one winner each week of July! Leave a rating and review to enter!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

My goal for this episode is that it will inspire you to believe in yourself, see what’s possible for your business, and give you some practical tools to create the business of your dreams. We’re talking about visualization, mindset, goal setting, future self, and so much more!    What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - 3 reasons why visualization is key to creating your desired business  - 5 ways I use visualization and mindset to create success  - Real-life visualization and mindset examples that you can take and make your own - My absolute favorite journal prompt  - How to figure out what your crazy dream for your business is  Before I get into the topic, you’ll hear me struggle through talking about how my wonderful dad just recently passed away. I stumble through everything I say on the audio, as you can imagine the grieving process is weird and this is the first episode I’m recording since his passing away. I just wanted to note that this won’t be the last time I talk about this, but I wanted this to be the first thing I recorded since stepping back into the office because this topic is something my dad suggested I do an episode about. When I was interviewed on James Wedmore’s Podcast (episode #368), I talk about visualization and how it’s played a role in my business. My dad listened to that interview not once, but twice, and encouraged me to do a full episode on that piece of the conversation. I am missing my dad SO much as I type this, but I also feel a peace knowing that he is with the Lord in heaven. I appreciate your prayers and loving messages during this time. I’ve read every single one. Please keep praying for us during this strange time, and even though I felt a bit “off” as I recorded this, I hope you get something beautiful from the content in this episode!    Links Mentioned: - Get the full show notes and all links mentioned: https://elizabethmccravy.com/73  - Get the journal prompts download: http://elizabethmccravy.com/23download  - Listen to my interview on James Wedmore’s podcast: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/368  - Connect with me 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

Do your potential clients know what life looks like AFTER they say yes to working with you? In your business, you might have a plan to combat buyer’s remorse or ensure a great client experience, but, are you doing anything to combat the reluctance someone might have to purchase? This episode was inspired by a conversation I had with my husband Adam that got my brain spinning with ways that you guys can increase certainty and speed up the sales process with your clients and customers.    In this episode, we’re talking about 5 ways to increase certainty in your customer’s minds around your offer. If you often have customers who are interested in your service or product, but they just can’t bring themselves to finally buy, they might need MORE proof of what’s on the other side. I believe that the tactics I’m sharing here will help speed up the customer journey, and, ultimately lead you to way more YESES!    These tactics could LITERALLY change your business for the better, and these are some of my favorite tips I’ve shared on this podcast yet. Get out your notebook, you’ll want to take notes for this one!  Links Mentioned In This Episode: Get the full show notes for this episode: http://elizabethmccravy.com/72 Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/  Shop website templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop Tune into episodes 19, 20, and 22 for tips on testimonials (all episodes are numbered in your podcast app)    Have you left a review yet? Reviews help more entrepreneurs like yourself discover the podcast. (And, it’s how you show your LOVE for the show!) I read every single review and so appreciate hearing from you! Leave a rating and/or review here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/itunes  (Scroll to the bottom where you’ll see other reviewers, click “Write a Review”, write your reviewing and rating, then hit send!)    Thank you for supporting the show! 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

When someone fills out your contact form, you’re liking not the only person in your industry that they contacted. We often contact 5, 10, maybe even 15 people about the service needed. So, how do you stand out among the crowd once someone has said “I’m interested!” to you and a ton of other people?    I’m sharing ONE easy way to stay top of mind with a potential client in this episode. This easy touch point can take you from getting constantly ghosted by potential clients to QUICKLY turning them into REAL clients.    Get the full show notes for this episode and links mentioned here: http://elizabethmccravy.com/70   Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/  Visit the main website: http://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

Today we’ve got a podcast about podcasting. How meta! Maybe you listen to this show, and sometimes think “Hey! I’d like to start a podcast too!”. Or, maybe you have your own podcast, YouTube channel, or another type of content yourself. If you’ve ever been curious about what it’s like behind the scenes of one of my episodes, then this episode is for you. I’m giving you an inside look into the recording process from the starting ideas to the saved and exported file.    Even if you have no desire to start a podcast, I want to encourage you to tune into this episode because much of what I’m sharing applies to ALL forms of content creation from podcasts to blog posts and in between.    PLUS! A NEW TEMPLATE JUST DROPPED!  Yesterday I released 2 new website templates to my shop! And, guess what? One of them is made for podcasters! I’ve found having webpages and a blog dedicated to this show extremely valuable. You asked, I listened, and now you can have a podcast website like mine! In the new Podcast Kit template, you’ll find a podcast landing page, media kit, guest information, and more! This is a website that you can use solo or add to your already existing Showit website. There are a couple of variations so that you can get exactly what you need.    Plus, the new Jena Template matches this podcast template, so you can actually purchase both together and get a giant 17-page template with all the podcasting pages and all the normal website pages I typically offer in a template. It’s the BIGGEST template I’ve offered yet.    Shop the Podcast Kit Template: https://elizabethmccravy.com/podcast-kits Shop the Jena Template: https://elizabethmccravy.com/jena Shop all templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop Get Elizabeth’s podcasting gear on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/elizabethmccravy?listId=32S26O4659RBF&ref=idea_share_inf    To get all links mentioned in this episode, head over to elizabethmccravy.com/70  To connect with Elizabeth on Instagram visit 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

Pinterest impressions and repins are great and all, but is it really worth the time and energy if no one is clicking over to your website and taking action? Today Vanessa Kynes is teaching us how to leverage our Pinterest traffic to actually get people to book our services or buy our products once they land on our website. And don’t worry, if getting Pinterest traffic to start with feels like a challenge, we talk plenty about Pinterest strategies to get you started!    It’s typically easy to understand why we should use something like Instagram or Facebook in our businesses, but many businesses are still ignoring Pinterest. Would you believe me if I told you that in the last 30 days, Pinterest accounted for 72% of all my “social” traffic to my website? Yep, I got more traffic from Pinterest than I do from Facebook or Instagram. And, people who come to my website from Pinterest are buying, are filling out the contact form, and are booking me. It’s time you made Pinterest work for you, too! Vanessa is going to get you started on the how.    Here are some questions you’ll get answered from this interview: How can I turn my Pinterest traffic into paying clients? What keywords are right for my industry? How do I discover my keywords?  Should I use hashtags on Pinterest? What makes for a powerful pin image?  How do you the pin description and title differ from the image?  How do I optimize my Pinterest bio and profile?  How are Pinterest and Google Search connected and mutually beneficial? What Pinterest analytics should I pay attention to?    … and so much more!    Get a $15 credit towards your Tailwind subscription: https://elizabethmccravy.com/tailwind  To get all of the links mentioned in this episode head to this blog post: https://elizabethmccravy.com/69 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

Your website’s navigation allows users to browse between pages on your website. But, what happens when your navigation is confusing or overwhelming? Uhhhh… people LEAVE and they don’t get to see your amazing offers.    I want you to have effective navigation on your website, and I’m teaching you how to in this episode. I’m sharing do’s and don’ts, best practices, and the psychology behind the user experience stuff that makes this so important.    If this sounds boring to you, I get it. But, it’s important! Seriously… this stuff could make or break your website’s user experience. You don’t need to hire a designer to spruce things up. I’m showing you how to have an effective menu all on your own.    Links mentioned in this episode: Shop website templates and see examples of this in action: http://elizabethmccravy.com/shop  Visit Elizabeth’s website: http://elizabethmccravy.com/ Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/   To get the full show notes visit http://elizabethmccravy.com/68My 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 case study episode, I’m chatting with Kaylan Thompson. You’ve heard Kaylan in a past episode already (episode #51) where she teaches us how to hire your first team member. Now, she’s back and we’re talking about what it’s like to be an EM Shop customer! Kaylan uses the Nicole template from my shop for her gorgeous website. She’s had a lot of success in her business, and we’re talking here about how her website has played a role in that.  Highlights from this episode: How Kaylan got her website template live in under 5 days (with no prior Showit experience!)  Kaylan’s tips for customizing your template quickly and with ease  How to make your own brand from your website template (yep, without hiring a designer!)  Kaylan’s advice for using your website template as a guide for writing your website copy  Using tools like Canva to create graphics to match your brand How Kaylan’s sales page “did the work” of making the sale and allowed her to not have to sell on sales calls  How Kaylan’s new website helped her stop stressing out about booking clients     Shop website templates at https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop   See Kaylan’s website template in action at https://joytolead.com   See even more website templates in action at https://elizabethmccravy.com/showcase  See the full show notes for this episode here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/67   Wondering how Showit compares to Squarespace, Wix, or WordPress? Check out episode 31, 32, and 33 of this podcast! 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 create shareable content? Content that compels people to comment, save, and engage? What works on Instagram is forever changing! So, what’s working now in 2020? That’s what we’re discussing in today’s episode.    If we think back to the early days of Instagram, we were all sharing super filtered iPhone photos with no captions. (Hello Valencia filter!) Stories, IGTV, and advertisements weren’t a thing, and the whole interface looked different. Instagram is an ever-evolving app, and as we all know what worked when it started in 2012 doesn’t work now. And, I’d even say things that created engagement in 2018 and 2019, won’t anymore.    In this short episode, you’ll learn 4 types of images that will stop the scroll and create engagement with your audience! If you’re stuck on what to share, consider this your guide!    Get the show notes for this episode at http://elizabethmccravy.com/66  Engage with Elizabeth on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ Want more Instagram-related podcast episodes? Be sure to listen to these past episodes next! Episode 40: How to Create Your Best Instagram Stories EVER  Episode 14: How to Use Instagram to Grow Your Business When You Have Fewer Than 1,000 Followers Episode 43: How to Get Your Audience to Actually Engage with You on Instagram  (Just scroll back in your podcast feed to find them and tune in!) 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 if I told you that your thoughts and beliefs are actually what’s holding you back in many areas of your business? See, what you think determines how you feel and then how you show up in your business every day.    Today I’m chatting with Becky Hoschek. She’s a life coach for ambitious women doing all the things: marriage, motherhood, business and more. And, she’s helping us identify where our beliefs are keeping our businesses stuck. When we can identify these beliefs and consciously choose new thoughts, we can create the business we’re dreaming about.    Tune in to hear what these 5 beliefs are AND alternative thoughts you can try on instead!    We mention a lot of links in this episode, and we’ve put all of them on the blog here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/65 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

It’s launch recap time! I just had a launch in my business of 2 new website templates, and these were a completely NEW type of product for me. Which means, who knows how it’s going to go, right? Spoiler alert: It was my biggest launch yet in every way. And, it was extremely far-reaching. We sold templates to women in 9 different countries and in over half of the states in the U.S. Amazing! And yes, it happened during the COVID-19 global pandemic, which I am so grateful to have had a successful product-release during.    I’m taking you behind the scenes of what it was like launching new products, what went well, and what didn’t go so great. This episode is full of great takeaways you can use in your own launches and in your business in general. I’m getting super specific and tactical as usual! So, let’s dive into recapping my biggest launch yet!!    Links mentioned in this episode: Shop all website templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop See the new website templates that I’m recapping launching: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/        Get the show notes for this episode at elizabethmccravy.com/64      Have you left a review yet? Reviews help more entrepreneurs like yourself discover the podcast. (And, it’s how you show your LOVE for the show!) I read every single review and so appreciate hearing from you! Leave a rating and/or review here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/itunes  (Scroll to the bottom where you’ll see other reviewers, click “Write a Review”, write your reviewing and rating, then hit send!)    Thank you for supporting the show!   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

Ready to boost your visibility online? Public Relations isn’t just for massive companies. It’s for small businesses like you and me, too. Today, Courtney Love Gavin is teaching us how to use PR to grow our visibility in as little as 10 minutes per day. These strategies are rock solid.    We also dive into things like pitching yourself for podcasts, SEO, press kits, website design, and so much more. It’s a rock solid interview, and I’m also going to be using these strategies she’s teaching alongside all of you!    What You’ll Learn: How to align your business goals with your PR strategy and why not all PR is “equal” in your business How to find out who influences your audience and how to start engaging them How “stranger danger!” applies to your PR strategy  How to know what stories you can share will make an impact from a PR perspective How PR and a solid SEO strategy go hand in hand and my example of this in my business How your website plays a HUGE role in your PR strategy    Who’s Courtney? Here’s a little bit about our guest today! Courtney Love Gavin is an award-winning PR professional. She worked in the corporate PR world for 17 years before launching her creative business and transitioning to working with female entrepreneurs. Courtney is the creator of Who’s That Housewife?! — a game for Real Housewives and Bravo fans. Today, Courtney teaches her clients how to rapidly create visibility that builds trusted, sustainable brands. Her PR expertise has been praised by Forbes, Fast Company, BuzzFeed & People. And, she has worked with big brands like Nordstrom, Adobe, Dream Works, Netflix, Google, and HP. to name a few! Courtney lives in Santa Monica, CA with her rescue dog Chandler Bing!  Get the show notes and any links mentioned in today’s episode here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/63 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

Ready to have a stellar way to welcome your audience to your mailing list? Your email welcome sequence is a couple of emails that come after someone signs up for something to get on your mailing list.    Instead of just giving them the freebie, and then waiting to email them again until you do your weekly or monthly (or however often) regular emails, I recommend sending them a couple of emails “onboarding” them into your community.    In my business, I send 2 emails over a 2 day period. The emails come after they sign up for anything on my website. So, everyone is getting these introductory emails!   In this short episode, I’m sharing 4 must-haves for your welcome sequence. There are a lot of different things you can put here depending on your industry, but these are 4 things that your online business should DEFINITELY include regardless of your specific niche!    To join my email list and get my welcome sequence sent straight to you, sign up for any freebie here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/tools    If you’re thinking “Elizabeth, pick the freebie for me!”, here’s my pick: https://elizabethmccravy.com/headline    Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/        Have you left a review yet? Reviews help more entrepreneurs like yourself discover the podcast. I read every single review and so appreciate hearing from you! Leave a rating and/or review here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/itunes  (Scroll to the bottom where you’ll see other reviewers, click “Write a Review”, write your reviewing and rating, then hit send!)    Thank you for supporting the show!   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’m playing you a clip from the Compelling Copy Blueprint Course, which comes with the new Sales Funnel Kit templates! You’ll learn a bit about the most important piece of your sales page — the “above the fold” area (which is what people see before they scroll). We’re talking images, headlines, and call to action buttons!    Shop the Sales Funnel Kits NOW at elizabethmccravy.com/funnel!  And, I’ve got a freebie for you. Go to elizabethmccravy.com/headline for some sales copy headline templates to get you started towards sales page success!    Get all the details mentioned in this episode and a full description of this offer here: elizabethmccravy.com/sales-funnel-templates-for-showit   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! 

My official 4 year business anniversary just passed. 4 YEARS — It feels both longer than that and shorter than that. When I realized this anniversary was coming up, I knew I wanted to record an episode reflecting on big things I’ve learned that YOU can learn from too. I’m just sharing 3 things, and I haven’t talked about any of them on this podcast before. (Yay for totally new content!) But seriously, I speak from the heart more than ever on this one, and I hope that it resonates with you.    Tune in to hear 3 pieces of advice I have for you. These are things I’ve learned over these last 4 years building a six-figure (in profits) a year website design business (with lots of transitions in between). Plus, you’ll get to hear an audio clip from an event I spoke at in 2018! I hope the content in this episode will encourage you in your business!  Get the show notes for this episode at https://elizabethmccravy.com/60  Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/        Have you left a review yet? Reviews help more entrepreneurs like yourself discover the podcast. I read every single review and so appreciate hearing from you! Leave a rating and/or review here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/itunes  (Scroll to the bottom where you’ll see other reviewers, click “Write a Review”, write your reviewing and rating, then hit send!)    Thank you for supporting the show!   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

It’s time for a bonus episode! This episode was inspired by something I’ve been doing in my own business this past week that WORKS. I’m showing you 5 ways to boost your email subscribers using the power of Search Engine Optimization. And, (the best part) you don’t have to write new blog posts or new email content to do it! Plus, this is work you can do from your sofa in your pajamas if you want! It’s easy changes with a huge outcome. This is what I’ve been doing in my own business right now, and you can do it too.    If you’re listening to this episode live, then coronavirus probably has you stuck at home, and you might be thinking about ways you can enhance your business for the online space. If so, then this episode is for you, and don’t worry, if you’re sick of content about the virus, I won’t be talking about coronavirus here! We are focused on getting you email list growth.  Links mentioned in this episode: FREEBIE: How to Create the Perfect Opt-In Incentive to Grow Your Email List: https://elizabethmccravy.com/5download  Episode 23: Morning Journal Prompts to Start Your Day with Intention: https://elizabethmccravy.com/5download  EM Shop Showit Website Templates & Showit Blueprint Course: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop    Get all the links and resources mentioned in this episode in the blog post at elizabethmccravy.com/59    Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ Visit the main website: http://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

On last week’s episode, we talked about copywriting for your sales pages. Today we are talking about the DESIGN! I believe the design and copy work together to sell your course, membership, or coaching program. You need both to be strategic in order to convert. And, really I believe you need a design that lets the copywriting do the talking.    I’m covering some common design mistakes I see on sales pages that you need to avoid at ALL COSTS because these mistakes could be costing you serious money! These are easy fixes when you pay attention to the design with more focus and a conversion-oriented approach.    And remember the Sales Funnel Kit templates are coming soon! These babies launch into the online world on April 7th, 2020! What are they you ask? These are sales page designs that also come with other essential website pages you’ll need to sell your course. I’m talking about a webinar page, a tripwire page, a welcome page, lead magnet pages, and more! With your purchase, you’ll also get access to a new course that goes with these templates, the Compelling Copy Blueprint. This will guide you as you writing copy for the sales page. Stay tuned for this launch! If you have questions, please email us at [email protected]! We are happy to help!    Sign up for our freebies here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/tools  Shop website templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop Get the High-Converting Headlines Guide: https://elizabethmccravy.com/headline 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 on the podcast, we are talking sales pages! Particularly sales page copywriting.  So often I see people create their course or membership site, and they are so excited and ready to sell it. But, then they have the big steps in the way — writing and designing their sales page. Unfortunately, it can be easy for people to just glaze over this step in the process. The course is awesome, so it’ll sell great, right? The truth is that the money’s in the marketing. If your sales page stinks, people won’t buy.    In this episode, I’m sharing 3 essential elements that I believe will make your sales page a success. Of course, there are more pieces to a sales page than these, but these are vital. And, they might totally not be what you’re expecting!  And, guess what? There is a new type of template in town starting April 7th, 2020.  Sales Funnel Kit Templates are coming to EM Shop! If you’re wondering what the heck that is, don’t worry I explain it in the episode and I totally made up the phrase myself. These are beautiful, conversion-oriented sales pages PLUS the other website pages you need to sell your stuff online. And, a training course on writing sales copy. So, the design help and the copywriting help = a successful course launch. I am so excited to be offering this! As a gal who loves sales funnels, the online education industry, and copywriting, it’s such a fun creation for me. And, I can’t wait for you to get your hands on it starting April 7th!    Links mentioned in this episode: - Get the High-Converting Headlines Guide: https://elizabethmccravy.com/headline  - Shop all website templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop - Opt-in to any of these freebies to be added to our mailing list: https://elizabethmccravy.com/toolsMy 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 are answering the question, “Do I really need a website for my business?”. Short answer, YES! You might be thinking that a website is not that important for your type of business. Or maybe you know it can be beneficial but it isn’t at the top of your priority list. I get it. But I’m telling you, even if you are crushing sales or booking clients on other platforms like Etsy, Instagram, Facebook or Creative Market, this little slice of the internet is the home for your business that can take you to the next level.    I realize that I might sound biased because I am a website designer, but spoiler alert: I'm less biased than you might think!  Tune in as we walk through 5 reasons why you can't afford to NOT have a website. Plus, I'm answering some common questions like "What should I do if I can’t afford a website?" "When is the right time to get a website?" "What should go on my website when my business is new?" Wherever you are in the life of your business, this information is for you!  What you will learn: – What is the difference between using a website and social media account – Why 3rd party platforms are not a long term solution – How having a website gives you credibility in a client’s eyes – How to become a searchable brand using SEO – Why speaking to your ideal client is important  – Which pages you should start your website with Get the full show notes for this episode at https://elizabethmccravy.com/56 Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/    Check out EM Shop Showit website templates at https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop     Have you left a review yet? Leave a rating and/or review here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/itunes   Thank you for supporting the show! 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

  Welcome to PART TWO of the “difficult client” conversation. Today I’m talking all about how to prevent difficult client situations from ever happening to begin with. Are you running into the same client problems on repeat? Maybe you’re wondering if there are warning signs you missed? Confused about what to put in your contract? Do you even have a contract? If you are looking for a great experience for you and your clients, these 10 tips will be a game-changer for your business.    You can use some of these tips before you ever book with a client, and you should! In this episode, I’m sharing some specific steps for you to take to help you set up a process that leaves everyone happy! I want you as the business owner to be just as happy with the experience as the client. Working with clients is tough and not everyone can be pleased. But, these tips have made a huge difference for me in my business and it shows when my clients compliment this process!  What you will learn: – How to spot the red flags of a challenging client – Who should lead a project, you or the client – When to communicate boundaries and expectations  – How to avoid an overcomplicated client experience  – Why contracts are key and what should be included – When it is okay ignore pieces of your contract – How to recognize what your client needs from you – What to do if every client is a “bad client”   And so much more! If you missed PART ONE, How to Deal with a Difficult or Angry Client where we talk about what to do if you are in the middle of a challenging situation, go check it out! Get the full show notes for this episode at https://elizabethmccravy.com/55  Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/        Have you left a review yet? Leave a rating and/or review here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/itunes   Thank you for supporting the show!  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 a sensitive topic — difficult clients! What do you do when you’re dealing with a difficult client right now? Maybe they are angry? Maybe you are angry? And, you’re just defeated. If you’re struggling with the next steps and how to find a resolution, this episode is for you. I have been there, and in this episode, I’m going to teach you 10 specific (and practical) tips on how to deal with a difficult client situation.    If you’ve come here feeling defeated and ready to throw in the towel, then I want to tell you first EVERYTHING will be ok. You’ve got this. This isn’t the end of the world, and I’m here to help you through it! Maybe your situation is a really dramatic situation with lawsuits, refunds, and angry text messages. Or, maybe it’s more tamed, like the client being unsatisfied and frustrating you. There are many levels to a “difficult experience”, but no matter where you are you can manage this. And, this episode is full of advice to help you do just that.    What You’ll Learn: The first step towards resolution when things are heated or painful with a client How you can lead your client right now and set boundaries for your working relationship  3 steps for conflict resolution and making things right  Why you need to avoid confrontationally emailing and texting at all costs How to know when a refund is necessary    How to make sure you learn from this experience and apply what you’ve learned to future projects  A journaling exercise to work through any anger and pain  How having grace changes everything    And, stay tuned next week for PART TWO of this difficult client situation series! Next week, we’ll be chatting about how to prevent difficult client situations.  Get the full show notes for this episode at https://elizabethmccravy.com/54  Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/        Have you 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

On today’s episode, I have a very special guest, my sweet friend, Keleigh Lauermann! Keleigh is a creative gal from New Hampshire and is the owner of Anchor Design Co. She loves strategy about as much as I do, so we always have fun chatting business! Her business helps Mary Kay beauty consultants run sustainable, profitable businesses.    In this episode, Keleigh is teaching us all about how to take the amazing content you are already creating and repurposing it to get more out of your hard work and to reach more people. We are talking through why repurposing your “juicy” content is important, tips on exactly how to do this, and even walking through specific examples. Seriously, I learned so much from Keleigh in this episode, and I know you will too!    What you’ll learn:  Why you should repurpose your “juicy” content What it means to repurpose content 5 great tips for learning how to repurpose content A full example of over 15 ways to repurpose topic Plus, we talk about how you can build a team that helps you do this!  Links Mentioned in This Episode: Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy Connect with Elizabeth on her website: http://elizabethmccravy.com Connect with Keleigh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keleighlauermann/ Connect with Keleigh on her website: http://anchordesignco.com Keleigh’s Workbook Freebie https://anchordesignco.com/elizabeth   Get the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode https://elizabethmccravy.com/53My 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 promoted companies as an affiliate? If so, chances are you’ve been in the position of wanting to send the link to someone, but obviously, you don’t remember the long link the company gave you. Right?   This short episode is going to teach you some tips to start sharing your affiliate links with more ease and strategy. Not sure what affiliate marketing is all about? We talk about that briefly too!    I love affiliate marketing, and my business brings in thousands a month in affiliate income. And, in 2019, we brought in multiple five-figures in affiliate income. (And yes, all without the “swipe up” feature on Instagram!) In this episode, I’m sharing one, very specific tip to help you get more out of your affiliate promotions too.    These tips are going to make promoting affiliates: - Easier for YOU to do - Easier for the person you’re sharing the link with - Better for the company you’re promoting  This episode has major time-savers in it, and I can’t wait for you to listen in!    To see affiliates I love to work with, head to https://elizabethmccravy.com/tools  Get the full show notes from this episode at https://elizabethmccravy.com/52My 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! 

Thinking about hiring your first team member, but not sure where to start? Today’s episode is for YOU. I’m chatting with leadership and hiring coach, Kaylan Thompson about how to prepare for and make your first hire. We talk about fears around hiring, how to not micromanage your team, who to hire first in your business, great interview questions and so much more!    Episode Highlights: - What to do when finances are the reason you can’t hire quite yet  - How to build a team that you don’t have to micromanage  - How do you know when it’s the “right time” to hire  - How to prepare your business for future hiring in advance  - Important job application questions to ask  - Important interview questions to ask    Maybe you think this episode isn’t for you because you don’t want to hire yet. I totally get it! Even if you’re not ready to hire yet, you can still start now in preparing your business for that future expansion and growth. We talk about exactly how in this episode, and I share an example of how I prepared to hire before actually doing the hiring.  P.S. Guess where I’ll be this week?! Listen to the intro to this episode to hear updates about the trip to Cabo I’ll be on with Showit this week! Follow along with me on Instagram for behind the scenes of our trip!  Get the full show notes and all links mentioned in this episode at https://elizabethmccravy.com/51  Visit Kaylan’s website at https://joytolead.com  Shop website templates at 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 are talking about naming your business! I’m walking you through specific mistakes to avoid when naming your business. Whether you have an established business name already or you’re a new business owner trying to figure out what to call yourself, this episode has something for you! If you already have your business name figured out, these same steps apply to naming your course, podcast, membership site, or really ANYTHING in your business that needs a name! And, you can listen to these 8 mistakes to make sure your current name isn’t making any of them.  Your brand name is just as important as your branding itself. But, most people don’t seek out a professional brand designer or business strategist on this step in the process. Typically as a designer, someone is coming to me with their name or just buying a template with their name already picked out. But, your NAME is so important. It’s worth naming with intention. I have named my business three times (which sounds ridiculous, I know. I’ll explain more in this episode), and I’ve helped many other entrepreneurs hone in on their perfect brand name — both as clients and through my “Name your Business” workbook. In this episode, I’m going to help YOU name your business or program in the same way and avoid all the common pitfalls along the way.    - Get the Name Your Business workbook here: http://elizabethmccravy.com/name - Get the full show notes here: http://elizabethmccravy.com/50   Be sure to enter our 50th episode giveaway over on Instagram this week! You’ll be entered to win a 1:1 coaching session with me! Directions are over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B73l9kZhRUe/ 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

You’re in for a treat with Callie Ammons on this episode! Callie is an enneagram life coach for women, podcaster, writer, and speaker. Callie uses the enneagram to help her clients understand their God-given gifts and step into the abundant life that was carved out for them. Callie loves Jesus and is seriously just a LIGHT to learn from. She is wise beyond her years and has so much to teach us in this podcast.    On this episode, we are focusing on self-care based on your Enneagram type and specifically self-care for ambitious women! We discuss setting boundaries, how to avoid burnout, knowing your why, and how to simply live with intention.    What You’ll Walk Away With: Practical self-care ideas for your specific enneagram type  How you can avoid burnout as a business owner  How to set boundaries around time-consuming activities like social media  Advice for fellow life coaches on building your coaching business  Straight up JOY and motivation to get going today  Links Mentioned in This Episode: Get the full show notes and links mentioned in this episode: http://elizabethmccravy.com/49 Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ Connect with Elizabeth on her website: http://elizabethmccravy.com/ Connect with Callie on her website: https://www.callieammons.com/  Connect with Callie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callieammons/  Listen to Callie’s Podcast “Living Enneagram”: 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

Tips, tricks, and strategies to create your most effective and strategic contact page ever.    Today we are talking specifically about the contact page on your website. If that sounds boring, hear me out that this *might* actually be one of the most important pages on your website. For service-based businesses, this page is what stands between someone learning about your services and starting the booking process — that definitely matters.    Creating a more strategic contact page doesn’t require redesigning your website or any crazy design skills. Little changes will go a long way.    In this episode, we focus on: - How the contact page serves a different purpose depending on your business type - The 2 MUST-HAVES for the contact page - How many questions (and what questions) should be on your contact form  - What questions you need to stop asking immediately and instead save for later  - How to set up a contact form  - What else goes on this page — including the must-haves + some extra fun ideas - Why what happens after the contact page matters significantly too    Stay tuned for more episodes covering specific pages of your website!    Links Mentioned in this episode: - Showit website templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop  - Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/   - Try Dubsado: https://elizabethmccravy.com/dubsado (Use code “ELIZABETH30” for 30% off!  - Full blog post for this episode: https://elizabethmccravy.com/48   Have you left a review yet? Leave a rating and/or review here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/itunes  Thank you for supporting the show!   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

You may be reading that title and thinking “What the heck is Elizabeth talking about this week! Worst possible way?! What?!” Yep, you heard it right… say what you do in your business in the worst possible way.    I saw this in a private Facebook group I’m apart of months ago. It was supposed to just be a funny comment thread. But, as I read through the many comments I realized how valuable this exercise is for getting clarity on what you do and learning to talk about your business in a way that works.    Most business owners talk too lightly and infrequently about what problems they solve for their customers. But, this matters. If people don’t understand what problem you will solve for them, then they will not understand why they should pay you. So, start saying what problem you solve, and to actually answer that, you might need to think in the terms of humor, bluntness and a little sass too. I’m teaching you now on today’s short and sweet episode!    Links mentioned in this episode: - Go comment your answer on this Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Be5DRhT0W/ - Get the full show notes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/47 - Tune into episode 26 for more on communicating what problem you solve: https://elizabethmccravy.com/26  - Head to the main website: 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! 

An entire week on a calendar? Yep, you read that title right! I schedule out everything I’m doing in a week, both personal and business, on my calendar, hour by hour for every weekday. And, I’m going to teach you how to do it too.    This has been such a highly requested episode after the many times I’ve showed you guys my calendar on Instagram stories. And you’re like “What the heck is this magic?!” Well, I’m sharing all the magic here! I’m covering how I take a handwritten to-do list and put each item into my calendar every week. This allows me to make decisions in advance, and therefore minimize how many small decisions I have to make in a day.    This process will help you increase productivity in the new year. So, if you’re ready to stop wasting so much time and start actually accomplish your big goals, let’s dive in! This episode has the power to really change things for you, PLUS give you the encouragement you need to really go after your goals.    What You’ll Learn: - How your scheduling looks today versus how it could look for 2020 - How I get so much done in so little time working  - The exact process for scheduling your week in your calendar  - An example from my day where I read you my calendar - How to leave margin for yourself when planning - How to overcome your excuses ahead of time to get what you really want    Links Mentioned in This Episode: - Get the full show notes: http://elizabethmccravy.com/46  - Visit Elizabeth’s website: http://elizabethmccravy.com/ - Connect with me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy - Watch The Life Coach School Masterclass on this topic: https://thelifecoachschool.com/throw-away-your-to-do-list/   (Want to skip the intro and head straight to the step by step? Go to 14:00 minutes on the episode!)   Have you left a review yet? Leave a rating and/or review here: 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 started 2019 with the goal to read the Bible all the way through in 1 year. Before this, I had read a lot of the Bible, but certainly not all of it, and definitely not many books in their entirety. I felt God calling me this goal when I set my 2019 goals, but I knew I didn’t want to approach it with stress and striving. I think it can, unfortunately, be easy for us to set well-meaning goals for our spiritual life, but then turn them into something else entirely — something striving, stressful, and even boring.    So, I approached reading the whole Bible as something I’m going to do, and it’s ok if it takes me longer than a year. And, it will end up taking me longer than a year! Real talk: the episode title feels a little off because I won’t end up finishing the whole Bible this year. But, I’m ok with that, it’s a journey, not a goal to hit.    So, in this episode, I’m sharing about this piece of my 2019. I’m sharing the tools I’ve used for reading the Bible this year - down to what exact Bible I’m using and highlighters I recommend, tips for making your quiet time more consistent, the note-taking style I’ve done this year in my Bible, what I’ve learned, and so much more! If you’re thinking you want to read the Bible through in 2020, or even just start having a consistent quiet time for the first time, this episode is for you!! Although this is a business podcast, we are ditching the business stuff today to focus on the faith life stuff, so this podcast episode is for anyone and everyone!    Links Mentioned in this episode:  - The full show notes on the blog: http://elizabethmccravy.com/45  - The Bible and gel highlighters I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/elizabethmccravy?listId=32QLIHX9F11GM   P.S. I'd love to hear what YOU want more of on the podcast! Fill out the end of the year feedback survey here: http://elizabethmccravy.com/surveyMy 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