Cameron Bannister, CEO and co-founder of FreeByrd, is on a mission to empower creatives to do what they love while making money online. After spending 13-years as a traveling hairstylist to NYC, LA, and Dallas, Cameron was inspired to help her creative peers, many of whom are extremely talented but lack the tech-savviness required to grow a business online. She believes in helping even the most tech-averse professionals “fly free” in today’s tech-centric world. When Cameron’s not helping FreeByrds spread their wings, you can find her with her family (including three dogs in tow) adventuring in nature.Checkout FreeByrd here: https://freebyrd.pro/a/vkvoazFollow FreeByrd on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/freebyrdco/ *links contained in these show notes are affiliate-based

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#41: Cameron Bannister on Building an All-In-One Digital Platform for Creatives

You know you need an MVP website (see episode #39) but what exactly are you testing or measuring when it goes live? For most early-stage startups, you’re testing your minimum viable product, spending time in R&D, and engaging in conversation to raise capital. That doesn’t leave much time for marketing, let alone analyzing your KPIs when you’re just getting numbers on the board.In this episode, I&apos;ll share the 3 key metrics you need to monitor on your new website so you can monitor your progress and report back to investors with confidence. Ready to Build Your Minimum Viable Website? At BrandPsyche, we take the guesswork out of building your MVP website. Our Website in A Week and Done-In-A-Day packages provide you access to simple one and multi-page builds that look polished, professional, and ready to convert your ideal target market, impress investors, and acquire those early customers.No more high-priced agencies pitching $30k+ for your first stage website design.No more back and forth resulting in delays and scope creep.No more embarrassment or confusion when an investor wants to see your homepage. Instead, you’ll walk away with a beautifully designed site that meets your minimum viable brand standards as your startup grows.Book a 20-minute discovery call to learn more or learn more at https://brandpsyche.co/minimum-viable-website 

#40: The 3 Key Metrics You Need to Monitor on Your New Website

At the very least, an MVP website is a quick and dirty website. It includes features like a logo, social buttons, as well as a description, basic product information, and the contact details of the company’s founders. Coined from the term ‘Minimum Viable Products,’ MVPs are products that have just enough features to satisfy early customers and meet at least one of their identified needs. The term "minimum" refers to its minimal nature and the term "viable" refers to the need to work in reality. MVPs are launched to introduce target customers to an early version of a product and to gather their feedback for its future development.Using this same framework, the MVP website or minimum viable website as we call it, hinges on the same principles. At BrandPsyche, we take the guesswork out of building your MVP website. Our Website in A Week and Done-In-A-Day packages provide you access to simple one and multi-page builds that look polished, professional, and ready to convert your ideal target market, impress investors, and acquire those early customers. No more high-priced agencies pitching $30k+ for your first stage website design.No more back and forth resulting in delays and scope creep.No more embarrassment or confusion when an investor wants to see your homepage. Instead, you’ll walk away with a beautifully designed site that meets your minimum viable brand standards as your startup grows.Book a 20-minute discovery call to learn more or learn more at https://brandpsyche.co/minimum-viable-website 

#39: Why Your Early-Stage Startup Needs an MVP Website (like, yesterday!)

Julie Arsenault is the founder and CEO of Panty Drop, a technology company that delivers a personalized intimates shopping experience for women of all sizes. They are tackling a multi-billion dollar market and growing rapidly.In this episode of Empower Your Marketing, Julie talks all about her journey from working at and leading startups in the Bay Area, to starting a subscription  box service,  and developing a product of her own.  Julie saw the need for inclusivity in fashion and had the goal of creating a place where women of all sizes can shop and get the same options that are normally reserved for smaller sizes.Julie moved to Reno, NV in 2016. She’s passionate about growing the startup and tech ecosystem here. You can learn more about Julie and Panty Drop on the Pantry Drop website as well as on Instagram and Facebook  and LinkedIn.Ready to take your brand message to a new level? Grab your FREE copy of the BrandStory Blueprint to learn the simple strategy that’ll have you confidently & clearly communicating a captivating brand story to attract those raving, paying super fans! -->  Download Here!

#38: Julie Arsenault of Pantry Drop: The Journey to Founding a Size-Inclusive Fashion Subscription Box Startup"

Ashley Connell, founder & CEO of Prowess Project (based in Austin, TX) doesn&apos;t have time to take it easy. As 5.4 million women return to work after the global pandemic&apos;s "she-cession," Ashley&apos;s job is to get them back into the workforce.In this episode of Empower Your Marketing, Ashley talks all things hiring as she shares her journey of building Prowess Project, a female-focused recruiting and hiring company dedicated to getting women back in the workforce after extended periods away. Whether it&apos;s for motherhood, caring for a loved one, or taking a sabbatical, she&apos;s created a company that helps women find their professional footing. Ashley talks about investors, funding, scaling, and pivoting in an interview that will both inspire and empower you to build your startup, starting today. To learn more about Ashley and her work, visit prowessproject.com and follow Prowess on Instagram or LinkedIn Ready to take your brand message to a new level? Grab your FREE copy of the BrandStory Blueprint to learn the simple strategy that’ll have you confidently & clearly communicating a captivating brand story to attract those raving, paying super fans! -->  Download Here!

#37: Ashley Connell from Prowess Project: How One Female Founder is Focusing on Women in the Workplace

Lauren Ashcroft is the founder of UltimateYou, a company on a mission to empower entrepreneurs, students, and professionals to reach their biggest goals.This week, I talk with Lauren about her quick rise from concept to shipped product (in less than a year!), her use of crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, and her unique experience of starting a company during a global pandemic.Lauren funded the launch of her business in 2020 through a successful Kickstarter campaign, she has received funding from the Hamburg Creative Society and has recently been featured in Women’s Health Magazine. Her first product, the UltimateYou Planner is transforming the lives of people around the world, who are adopting the strategies and tools to bring more productivity and calm into their days.You can find the UltimateYou Planner on Instagram and on the UltimateYou website.Ready to take your brand message to a new level? Grab your FREE copy of the BrandStory Blueprint to learn the simple strategy that’ll have you confidently & clearly communicating a captivating brand story to attract those raving, paying super fans! -->  http://bit.ly/brandstoryblueprint

#36: Secrets to Crowdfunding a Product-Based Startup in a Global Pandemic with Lauren Ashcroft

Since leaving the corporate world, Marielle&apos;s life has become all about start-ups. From the onset, the goal of her own entrepreneurship journey has always been to help fellow entrepreneurs achieve their goals.  Marielle forte is digital, branding, and strategy, however as her approach is business-oriented and strategic, her role quickly evolved to include business advisory and consultancy and to become an investor through L.I.C.Marielle has personally worked with and consulted for over 100 founders and start-ups from across the world. Having lived in 6 countries across 3 continents, she draws on her international experience working with clients.Before setting out on her own and founding The EMMS, Marielle worked at various global organizations to support major companies, such as ExxonMobil, Unilever, GE, OCBC, Danone, and many more with their communications.Marielle completed her Master’s Degree in Management in the Creative Industries in London at the University of Kingston and holds a Bachelor’s in Strategy from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. She has been living in Singapore since 2012. To learn more about Marielle and her work, visit www.the-emms.comReady to take your brand message to a new level? Grab your FREE copy of the BrandStory Blueprint to learn the simple strategy that’ll have you confidently & clearly communicating a captivating brand story to attract those raving, paying super fans! -->  Download Here!

#35: Start-ups and Consulting: A Potential Yet to be Seen w/ Marielle Reussink

Startups are everywhere, but it seems they come and go as quickly as they begin. Having a new one may seem scary and chaotic but it is definitely an exciting adventure to try and it should be a staple for every entrepreneur. If you&apos;re thinking of having your own start-up, you will need all the tools to achieve success. There is one special tool that will take you and your startup to go to the next level: your story.Remember this and say it over, and over again- Storytelling is going to make your business stand out from the rest, make your audience engage with your content, and create a following of clients since day one. Today, you will know more about the steps you need to take to achieve a great story that is defined only by you and your startup.Ready to take your brand message to a new level? Grab your FREE copy of the BrandStory Blueprint to learn the simple strategy that’ll have you confidently & clearly communicating a captivating brand story to attract those raving, paying super fans! -->  Download Here!

#34: Secure Early-Stage Funding with This Simple Story Framework

Kelly Glover books podcast tours for entrepreneurs so they can build brand equity. As the founder of The Talent Squad, Kelly is driven by the core belief that your personal brand is your most valuable asset.Kelly is a natural energizer obsessed with booking podcast interviews for her clients enabling them to deliver incredible value to audiences, build relationships with hosts, and increase credibility, authority, visibility, and influence.In 2007 Kelly released her first podcast but it wasn’t until 2014 that she finally made the transition from commercial radio host to podcast guest booking agent. Then in 2017, Kelly was faced with a “Jerry Maguire Moment”, and with just a single client and one team member launched her podcast guest booking agency, The Talent Squad.Kelly splits her time between Los Angeles, New York, and Sydney.To learn more about Kelly and her work, visit https://kellyglover.com/ or http://thetalentsquad.com/. 

#33: Kelly Glover on the Power of Podcasts for Marketing Your Business

The ‘new normal’ - from our children’s education, how we interact with friends and family, and even how we define having a good time - has changed us. The same goes for how we brand, position, and communicate about who we are and how we serve. From COVID-19 to mounting social unrest, we live in unprecedented times.Last week, I had the honor of speaking at a global symposium on this very topic. Brand stories have changed and we as business owners must look to current trends to understand and be better prepared for future strategies. Today, I’m breaking down the concepts from that talk and share with you my top takeaways for businesses and leaders who need to tell better stories, now more than ever.Ready to take your brand message to a new level? Grab your FREE copy of the BrandStory Blueprint to learn the simple strategy that’ll have you confidently & clearly communicating a captivating brand story to attract those raving, paying super fans! -->  http://bit.ly/brandstoryblueprint

#32: Brand Storytelling in a Post-Pandemic World

Ash Ambirge needs no introduction but just in case you have absolutely no idea who she is, get ready. In this episode of Empower Your Marketing, I get the opportunity to speak to my longtime mentor and favorite female CEO on all things marketing. When we&apos;re not sharing tales from our time on the road or living life to the fullest, Ash dishes on all things marketing and how to succeed in your online business. My favorite topics from this episode:• Why being true to yourself is the best marketing strategy• Overcoming the "I&apos;m not good enough" mentality • Using words to wield power (and stand out from the crowd)ASH AMBIRGE is an internet entrepreneur, creative writer, speaker, and advocate for women being brave and doing disobedient things with their careers and their lives. Her voice has been called, “the most memorable on the Internet,” “original in a world with too little of it,” “not safe for work at all,” and also, “really kinda sweary,” which is definitely her favorite description. She is the founder of The Middle Finger Project®, which is both the name of her hallmark lifestyle blog as well the title of her first book. She splits her time between Philadelphia, PA, and traveling the world. Learn more at https://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/Ready to take your brand message to a new level? Grab your FREE copy of the BrandStory Blueprint to learn the simple strategy that’ll have you confidently & clearly communicating a captivating brand story to attract those raving, paying super fans! -->  Download Here!

#31: Ash Ambirge on Going Global, Writing A Book & The Middle Finger Project

‘Does brand purpose drive profit?’ This is the question I often get by clients waking up to the value of aligning with a cause in an age of non-stop political, economic, and social uprisings. My answer? “Maybe.”I say maybe because aligning with purpose isn’t an all or nothing strategy. Can it help? Sure. Can it drive new business? Of course. Can it make the world a better place? Yup. Can it better define your customer base? Mm-hmmm.But it’s not guaranteed.Today I want to share with you the three types of purpose that brands commonly embody and share why ‘woke advertising’ (a type of marketing strategy aimed at bringing attention to social issues via brands that target niche consumers) may not be your best bet. And to download the FREE guide mentioned in this episode, click here: https://stephaniejiroch.lpages.co/brand-activism-guideResources:Forbes article on Millennial consumerism: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danschawbel/2015/01/20/10-new-findings-about-the-millennial-consumer/#235055f96c8fTom Roach&apos;s article on brand purpose: https://thetomroach.com/2020/06/23/truth-lies-and-brand-purpose-the-biggest-lie-the-ad-industry-ever-told/ Ready to take your brand message to a new level? Grab your FREE copy of the BrandStory Blueprint to learn the simple strategy that’ll have you confidently & clearly communicating a captivating brand story to attract those raving, paying super fans! -->  Download Here!

#30: Brand activism, purpose & the rise of 'woke' advertising

Caitlin Ball is a Health & Lifestyle Coach helping women quit dieting so they can finally trust their food choices, be confident in their bodies, and love their lives. Through her Quit Dieting for Good group program, 1:1 coaching, and local workshops, she teaches women how to eat intuitively and take care of their whole self, inside and out. In today&apos;s episode, Caitlin shares how she built a business while living overseas by leveraging the power of the community around her. Caitlin also speaks to the highs & lows of building an online business while relying on in-person meet-ups to scale her services.To learn more about Caitlin and her work, join her Intuitive Foodies Community on Facebook and grab her 7-step guide to Kick Dieting to the Curb on her website at caitlinball.com.Ready to take your brand message to a new level? Grab your FREE copy of the BrandStory Blueprint to learn the simple strategy that’ll have you confidently & clearly communicating a captivating brand story to attract those raving, paying super fans! -->  Download Here!

#29: The Power of Community w/ Caitlin Ball

One of the worst things you can do for your business is to tell a bad story. The biggest mistake I see entrepreneurs or small business owners make is assuming the design, font and fancy buttons they’ve paid a website designer to create for them will not only attract, but then convince, a browser to become a raving, paying fan.And so many entrepreneurs do build beautiful websites but then leave their stories - the actual words written on the page - for later. They put their story as second-best when they should actually be putting story above all else.I’m here to tell you that a bad brand story is 10x worse than no story at all.If you’re ready to tell a story that will help you build a profitable, purpose-driven brand then keep listening…Ready to take your brand message to a new level? Grab your FREE copy of the BrandStory Blueprint to learn the simple strategy that’ll have you confidently & clearly communicating a captivating brand story to attract those raving, paying super fans! -->  Download Here!

#28: The Problem With Bad Brand Stories

On today&apos;s episode of Empower Your Marketing, I interview Dr. Krista Burns of the American Posture Institute. Krista shares with us her business building journey, from building a practice to the pivotal moment she decided to go "all in" with what&apos;s called your Unique Expert Position. Krista gets real when it comes to building a healthcare practice, what it means to go from good to great and how she&apos;s handled her new-found success. You can learn more about Krista and the work she does at https://americanpostureinstitute.com/ Ready to take your brand message to a new level? Grab your FREE copy of the BrandStory Blueprint to learn the simple strategy that’ll have you confidently & clearly communicating a captivating brand story to attract those raving, paying super fans! -->  Download Here!

#27: Why You Need A 'Unique Expert Position' w/ Dr. Krista Burns

Welcome to Empower Your Marketing, a show dedicated to helping women rewrite the rules of what it means to be a female entrepreneur in today’s digital world. Each week join your host Stephanie Jiroch to discover the marketing strategies successful women entrepreneurs use to create, build and scale their online empires and go behind the scenes of profitable, purpose-driven brands to learn how you can stand out in a sea of online sameness. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been in business for a few years, Empower Your Marketing will transform the way you get the word out about your brand. Together, we’ll discover why empowerment marketing is dubbed ‘the best new marketing strategy’ by online entrepreneurs and you’ll learn to harness the power of brand storytelling to attract raving, paying super fans. Click subscribe, then join Stephanie each week as she takes on the many questions women have when it comes to building a successful online business.

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