Unfiltered Entrepreneur by Ashli Pollard - Business Tips for Digital Service Based Founders and Agencies

Today's episode is for the solopreneurs out there deciding how to allocate some cash to a team. Of course, there are some standard areas we tend to spend money in business: socials, assistant, copy, etc. But...let me open your eyes to some other options. _____ Into it? Subscribe/Follow/Rate the podcast wherever you are listening (from one entrepreneur to another, we know how important this is right?!) And make sure you take your Archetype quiz to unlock loads of free content tailored to you + your business. Follow us on IG here! And check out all the other bomb podcasts from Fast Forward Productions right here. Get more from Ashli over on this side and leave your listener voicemails at the link below!

Somethings gotta change

Tiffany Chaplin is a client of Team AP Consulting and the founder of Good on Paper, a brand and web designing agency that caters to female influencers. Tiffany started out in advertising and worked with Merkley + Partners in New York City for almost 4 years. After deciding to build up her own business in the online space, Tiffany used her expertise in advertising to launch Good on Paper. In this episode, she discusses what being an influencer means, how to level up in the influencer space, and the value of having an identifiable brand that is entirely your own. She also shares what she did in her journey from solopreneur to full-blown agency! 0:58 — Tiffany's background 1:35 — To niche down or not to niche down 3:13 — Advertising principles in today's influencer space 6:27 — What makes someone an influencer 10:56 — Closing the gap from content creator to business owner 15:10 — Dealing with negativity in the online space + the work that goes into being an online influencer 19:00 — Owning your business rather than just renting it 29:20 — Leveling up from solopreneur to agency 33:57 — Rapid fire questions for Tiffany Resources: @GoodOnPaperMiami on Instagram Good on Paper's Website Team AP Consulting Resources Team AP Consulting Services (Check out our brand new Team Toolkit) _____ Into it? Subscribe/Follow/Rate the podcast wherever you are listening (from one entrepreneur to another, we know how important this is right?!) And make sure you take your Archetype quiz to unlock loads of free content tailored to you + your business. Follow us on IG here! And check out all the other bomb podcasts from Fast Forward Productions right here. Get more from Ashli over on this side and leave your listener voicemails at the link below!

I said what I said you know

At the beginning of my business, I grew so much from the free information that others were generous enough to give on their YouTube channels, podcasts, and webinars. I chose to pay it forward through my own free resources, because I strongly believe in the power of giving some things away for free. So today, I want to have a heart-to-heart with you on what has led to exponential growth in my business recently. These are 4 key things that have impacted my growth and that I think you should try out in your entrepreneurial journey. _____ Into it? Subscribe/Follow/Rate the podcast wherever you are listening (from one entrepreneur to another, we know how important this is right?!) And make sure you take your Archetype quiz to unlock loads of free content tailored to you + your business. Follow us on IG here! And check out all the other bomb podcasts from Fast Forward Productions right here. Get more from Ashli over on this side and leave your listener voicemails at the link below!

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Feeling stuck in your content strategy? Or like there is a solid space between you and your clientele? Let's unpack three ways to bond with your audience via email list, membership, social media, etc. without stepping foot out the door or spending a dime! _____ Into it? Subscribe/Follow/Rate the podcast wherever you are listening (from one entrepreneur to another, we know how important this is right?!) And make sure you take your Archetype quiz to unlock loads of free content tailored to you + your business. Follow us on IG here! And check out all the other bomb podcasts from Fast Forward Productions right here. Get more from Ashli over on this side and leave your listener voicemails at the link below!

When I hear a space in "saturated" I take it as a GOOD thing! Why? Because a "saturated" market means there is a need for that market! So today we're delving into 5 things to keep in mind when dealing with competition in your "saturated market"...you lucky entrepreneur you! _____ Into it? Subscribe/Follow/Rate the podcast wherever you are listening (from one entrepreneur to another, we know how important this is right?!) And make sure you take your Archetype quiz to unlock loads of free content tailored to you + your business. Follow us on IG here! And check out all the other bomb podcasts from Fast Forward Productions right here. Get more from Ashli over on this side and leave your listener voicemails at the link below!

Save this and use this as your comprehensive launch guide so you spend your time and efforts WISELY.  Sidemark: one of my main goals for May was to give away as much free info as possible. I mean like -- free educational content that has so much info you could’ve paid for it⁠ -- type of free. So enjoy this week’s issue of free content - because launching your new product or service is a sure-fire way to make some BANK in your business… when done correctly ofc. Also, something to note here: Invest in systems and experts wisely. Keep simple things simple – ESPECIALLY in the beginning. There is no proof that the more complicated and costly a launch, the more money you’ll make. Especially if you haven’t done the work to build your community, nail down your product suite, and optimize your messaging.  Questions about any of these steps? I’m happy to answer them for you right here! _____ Into it? Subscribe/Follow/Rate the podcast wherever you are listening (from one entrepreneur to another, we know how important this is right?!) And make sure you take your Archetype quiz to unlock loads of free content tailored to you + your business. Follow us on IG here! And check out all the other bomb podcasts from Fast Forward Productions right here. Get more from Ashli over on this side and leave your listener voicemails at the link below!

Nicole Nixon is a top-hairstylist-turned-graphic-designer/brand designer/web designer...basically, she is my go-to for all things creative. She comes from the professional beauty industry, where she worked as both a hairstylist and Director of Education and Training for brands such as SexyHair, Colorproof, and DevaCurl. After finding her way to an online brand design course at the end of 2019, Nicole left the beauty world in order to start her second career as a brand designer. Wanting to build her very own business, Nicole worked really hard over this past year to establish herself in an online space. Now, after successfully launching a second career, Nicole wants to share what she learned with anyone else wanting to open a door to something entirely new. 02:11 — Nicole's Background in the Beauty Industry 04:58 — Pivoting to Something New: Nicole's Gamble 06:45 — How to Move Past The Doubt That Comes with Being an Entrepreneur 10:37 — What Helped Nicole Build Up Her Business at the Start 17:04 — Starting Over in a New Field After Building Up Success in Your Current Career/Business 24:41 — What's Behind Nicole's Passion for the Beauty World 31:34 — Finding a Way Through What You Want to Do vs. What Is Supplying You Money 39:50 — Nicole's Biggest Piece of Advice for Anyone Wanting to Start Their Own Business/Be Their Own Bose Resources: Nicole's Website Nicole's Instagram Brand New Team Toolkit (Follow us on IG for an exclusive discount code!) Team AP Consulting Resources Team AP Consulting Services _____ Into it? Subscribe/Follow/Rate the podcast wherever you are listening (from one entrepreneur to another, we know how important this is right?!) And make sure you take your Archetype quiz to unlock loads of free content tailored to you + your business. Follow us on IG here! And check out all the other bomb podcasts from Fast Forward Productions right here. Get more from Ashli over on this side and leave your listener voicemails at the link below!