

From the Yellow Chair
Lemon Seed
Home Service Industry marketing and branding gurus, Crystal Williams and Emily Fleniken speak the language of contractors by talking condensers, co-op dollars, service agreements, and equipment warranties, but also the language of entrepreneurs by talking ROI, creative strategy, trending tactics, employee retention, and community engagement. You’ll be entertained by the comical banter, but informed by the holistic approach to marketing and branding. On the daily, you’ll find this dynamic duo working the grind at Lemon Seed Marketing, but this podcast is an outlet for us to share their experiences with the masses, From the Yellow Chair.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 32min
Your Marketing Jenga Puzzle
Send us a textIn the virtual Lemonade Stand, Emily is flying solo to talk about a business's marketing JENGA puzzle! She discusses the following topics:1:10 - The Customer Journey (J)8:50 - Evoking Emotion in Your Brand (E)13:20 - Finding a Niche in Your Market (N)18:05 - Growth in Functionality and Scalability (G)24:00 - Building Trust through Authenticity (A)If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade" where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content.Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.Interested in being a guest on our show? Be sure to contact us today!If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade," where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content. Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram. From the Yellow Chair is powered by Lemon Seed, a marketing strategy and branding company for the trades. Lemon Seed specializes in rebrands, creating unique, comprehensive, organized marketing plans, social media, and graphic design. Learn more at www.LemonSeedMarketing.com Interested in being a guest on our show? Fill out this form! We'll see you next time, Lemon Heads!

Oct 31, 2023 • 32min
Embracing Authenticity with Khadija Head
Send us a textIn the virtual Lemonade Stand, Crystal and Emily are joined by Khadija Head from Head's Plumbing! They discuss the following topics:1:00 - Khadija's Background5:35 - Navigating a Family Business8:15 - Diving into the History of Head's Plumbing13:00 - Considerations During the Rebrand Process17:00 - Developing an Authentic Brand Story19:00 - A Genuine Family Presence and Message24:00 - Embracing a Forward-Thinking Vision25:00 - Lessons We've LearnedIf you want to connect with Khadija, go check out @Heads_Plumbing on Instagram!If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade" where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content.Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.Interested in being a guest on our show? Be sure to contact us today!If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade," where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content. Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram. From the Yellow Chair is powered by Lemon Seed, a marketing strategy and branding company for the trades. Lemon Seed specializes in rebrands, creating unique, comprehensive, organized marketing plans, social media, and graphic design. Learn more at www.LemonSeedMarketing.com Interested in being a guest on our show? Fill out this form! We'll see you next time, Lemon Heads!

Oct 24, 2023 • 39min
Growing Your Company Culture
Send us a textIn the virtual Lemonade Stand, Emily is flying solo and talking about developing your company's culture among your employees. She discusses the following topics:1:10 - Lemon Seed's Culture and Foundation4:10 - Fostering Trust in Your Company6:45 - Transparency to Your Team - Getting Involved10:20 - Conquering Consistency Pitfalls15:10 - Nurturing Empathy in Your Day-to-Day18:40 - Planning Company Events Around Your Team21:00 - Celebrating Your Team - The Way They Want24:30 - Tolerating What You Deserve and Keeping What You Celebrate33:00 - Navigating Internal Changes36:00 - Making Work Fun! If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade" where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content.Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.Interested in being a guest on our show? Be sure to contact us today!If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade," where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content. Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram. From the Yellow Chair is powered by Lemon Seed, a marketing strategy and branding company for the trades. Lemon Seed specializes in rebrands, creating unique, comprehensive, organized marketing plans, social media, and graphic design. Learn more at www.LemonSeedMarketing.com Interested in being a guest on our show? Fill out this form! We'll see you next time, Lemon Heads!

Oct 17, 2023 • 24min
Why Building Community Matters
Send us a textIn the virtual Lemonade Stand, Crystal is flying solo and going over all things community! She discusses the following topics:0:50 - What Does Community Really Mean?3:00 - Community Stories and Examples7:15 - Translating to Technicians8:20 - Communities Within Communities10:20 - Creating Leadership and Authority13:00 - Your Brand Experience16:15 - Engaging Locally19:30 - Final Thoughts and EncouragementIf you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade" where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content.Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.Interested in being a guest on our show? Be sure to contact us today!If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade," where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content. Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram. From the Yellow Chair is powered by Lemon Seed, a marketing strategy and branding company for the trades. Lemon Seed specializes in rebrands, creating unique, comprehensive, organized marketing plans, social media, and graphic design. Learn more at www.LemonSeedMarketing.com Interested in being a guest on our show? Fill out this form! We'll see you next time, Lemon Heads!

Oct 10, 2023 • 36min
Being Memorable, Discoverable, and Fosterable
Send us a textIn the virtual Lemonade Stand, Crystal and Emily talk about developing your home service marketing plan using three easy-to-follow guidelines. They discuss the following:1:00 - Easy Keys to Marketing Success - 3 Steps3:30 - Being Memorable with Your Brand13:00 - Being Discoverable, Nimble and Innovative20:30 - Being Fosterable and Growing Your Existing Customers31:00 - Bringing the Trifecta Together If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade" where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content.Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.Interested in being a guest on our show? Be sure to contact us today!If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade," where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content. Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram. From the Yellow Chair is powered by Lemon Seed, a marketing strategy and branding company for the trades. Lemon Seed specializes in rebrands, creating unique, comprehensive, organized marketing plans, social media, and graphic design. Learn more at www.LemonSeedMarketing.com Interested in being a guest on our show? Fill out this form! We'll see you next time, Lemon Heads!

Oct 3, 2023 • 39min
Creating Raving Fans
Send us a textIn the virtual Lemonade Stand, Crystal and Emily talk about brand communities, developing your identity, and curating raving fans ready to go to bat for your business! They discuss the following topics:0:30 - What's a Brand?3:20 - Biggest Mistakes - Fear Factor13:55 - Going Beyond the Logo26:30 - What Do We Do Now?If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade" where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content.Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.Interested in being a guest on our show? Be sure to contact us today!If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade," where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content. Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram. From the Yellow Chair is powered by Lemon Seed, a marketing strategy and branding company for the trades. Lemon Seed specializes in rebrands, creating unique, comprehensive, organized marketing plans, social media, and graphic design. Learn more at www.LemonSeedMarketing.com Interested in being a guest on our show? Fill out this form! We'll see you next time, Lemon Heads!

Sep 26, 2023 • 37min
Defining Your Mission, Vision, and Values
Send us a textIn the virtual Lemonade Stand, Crystal and Emily take a deep dive into Lemon Seed's mission, vision, and values - and offer advice on creating your own! They cover the following topics:0:35 - Defining Your Brand Statements5:00 - What's Lemon Seed's Mission?7:00 - Diving Deeper & Crafting Your Own Mission11:00 - The Impact of Your Vision Statement16:50 - Our Zesty Core Values18:10 - Curating Your Values - A Deep Dive into Our Core31:00 - Checking On and Implementing Your Core Values32:40 - Bringing Everything TogetherIf you would like a copy of the trifold brochure mentioned in this episode, email hello@lemonseedmarketing.com with the subject line "FTYC: Mission, Vision, Values Brochure".Want to learn more about the 2024 Lemon Seed conference? Email the address above to get more info - even if you aren't a Lemon Seed client! If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade" where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content.Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.Interested in being a guest on our show? Be sure to contact us today!If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade," where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content. Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram. From the Yellow Chair is powered by Lemon Seed, a marketing strategy and branding company for the trades. Lemon Seed specializes in rebrands, creating unique, comprehensive, organized marketing plans, social media, and graphic design. Learn more at www.LemonSeedMarketing.com Interested in being a guest on our show? Fill out this form! We'll see you next time, Lemon Heads!

Sep 19, 2023 • 34min
Software as a Storytelling Service with Josh Weaver
Send us a textIn the virtual Lemonade Stand, Emily is joined by Josh Weaver from Ad Leverage! They discuss the following topics:0:50 - Josh's Storytelling Background7:50 - Brand Representation versus Agency Work - Your Marketing Friends!10:00 - What's New with Ad Leverage13:00 - Common Contractor Mistakes in Social Media18:00 - Improvements through Data and Software23:00 - Transformative Branding in Your Business26:00 - Generating Excitement29:00 - Josh's Favorite CampaignsIf you would like to learn more about Ad Leverage or get in touch with Josh, be sure to visit their website adleverage.com, or find Josh on Twitter @JoshWeaver.If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade" where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content.Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.Interested in being a guest on our show? Be sure to contact us today!If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade," where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content. Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram. From the Yellow Chair is powered by Lemon Seed, a marketing strategy and branding company for the trades. Lemon Seed specializes in rebrands, creating unique, comprehensive, organized marketing plans, social media, and graphic design. Learn more at www.LemonSeedMarketing.com Interested in being a guest on our show? Fill out this form! We'll see you next time, Lemon Heads!

Sep 12, 2023 • 30min
Revolutionizing Contractor Recruiting with Matt DiBara
Send us a textIn the virtual Lemonade Stand, Crystal and Emily are joined by Matt DiBara from The Contractor Consultants! They discuss the following topics:0:45 - Introductions2:45 - Getting Through Recruitment "Noise"6:30 - Strategies Old and New9:15 - Hiring Strategy Steps and Terms17:30 - Trends in the Recruitment Landscape20:30 - Action Items For Your Strategy24:30 - All About Partner Lists26:45 - How The Contractor Consultants Helps YouIf you would like to learn more about The Contractor Consultants and get in touch with Matt, you can check out their website www.thecontractorconsultants.com, or email Matt at md@thecontractorconsultants.com If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade" where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content.Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.Interested in being a guest on our show? Be sure to contact us today!If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade," where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content. Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram. From the Yellow Chair is powered by Lemon Seed, a marketing strategy and branding company for the trades. Lemon Seed specializes in rebrands, creating unique, comprehensive, organized marketing plans, social media, and graphic design. Learn more at www.LemonSeedMarketing.com Interested in being a guest on our show? Fill out this form! We'll see you next time, Lemon Heads!

Sep 5, 2023 • 33min
Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions with Trey McWilliams
Send us a textIn the virtual Lemonade Stand, Crystal and Emily are joined once again by Trey McWilliams from McWilliams Heating, Cooling & Plumbing! They discuss the following topics:1:10 - Getting Started in the Private Equity Space3:25 - Finding the Right Fit6:10 - What to Consider When Selling10:30 - Picking Your Partners18:10 - Focusing on the Now for the Future21:00 - Getting Your Team On Board24:00 - What Sets Your Group ApartIf you would like to get in touch with Trey to further talk about selling your business or choosing your partners, you can email him at trey@mcwilliamsandson.com.If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade" where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content.Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.Interested in being a guest on our show? Be sure to contact us today!If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade," where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content. Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram. From the Yellow Chair is powered by Lemon Seed, a marketing strategy and branding company for the trades. Lemon Seed specializes in rebrands, creating unique, comprehensive, organized marketing plans, social media, and graphic design. Learn more at www.LemonSeedMarketing.com Interested in being a guest on our show? Fill out this form! We'll see you next time, Lemon Heads!