Why We Value Quantity Over Quality

In today’s episode of Biz Bar podcast, we are talking about the evolution in our mindset when it comes to running a business! We share our desire to take a break for the summer to rest, relax and everything else we are doing for our #HotBusinessWomenSummer!    In this episode, we cover:   Great ideas come when we are at our most creative [1:40] Take a step back to move forward [3:01] Overcoming the stuck in the past mindset [4:47] The more you lean into who you are the more magnetic you become [6:52]   Connect with Whitney and Olivia: Instagram: @thebizbar Instagram: @whitneyabraham  Instagram: @oliviamariemiller  Join The Biz Bar Speak Easy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebizbarspeakeasy  Whitney’s Website: https://www.whitneyabraham.com/ Olivia’s Website: https://olivemarie.com/

In today’s episode of Biz Bar podcast, we are talking about the unsexy parts of running a business, because there are a lot (even though we make running a business look super sexy!). The reality is that there are good days and then there are some boring days and both are perfectly normal. We want to give you some ideas of some things that we do with frequency behind the scenes on our business that are so unsexy but are so necessary in the hopes that it makes you feel less boring as you run your business and ensures you're paying attention to the things that matter.    In this episode, we cover: The BTS non sexy parts of a business [0:55] Onboarding and automations [2:59] Planning your day [5:05] You have to make the decisions and it can be fatiguing [6:32] Doing mindless work to restart creativity [8:16]   Connect with Whitney and Olivia: Instagram: @thebizbar Instagram: @whitneyabraham  Instagram: @oliviamariemiller  Join The Biz Bar Speak Easy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebizbarspeakeasy  Whitney’s Website: https://www.whitneyabraham.com/ Olivia’s Website: https://olivemarie.com/

In today’s episode of Biz Bar podcast, we are talking about timing the marketplace. This seems to be an unpopular opinion as of late but we’re of the mindset that it can actually work wonders for success and how fast you can see results. We explain how to time it and when to know it’s time to pivot.     In this episode, we cover: Why timing in the marketplace is impactful [0:59] How to take advantage of a tidal wave in the marketplace [4:18] Have fun taking risks [6:48]   Connect with Whitney and Olivia: Instagram: @thebizbar Instagram: @whitneyabraham  Instagram: @oliviamariemiller  Join The Biz Bar Speak Easy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebizbarspeakeasy  Whitney’s Website: https://www.whitneyabraham.com/ Olivia’s Website: https://olivemarie.com/

Today’s is no ordinary episode! It’s our 100th episode of the Biz Bar podcast and we are so thrilled to be here. In today’s episode, we are talking about the biggest lessons we have learned after recording 100 episodes. We share why you need to trust yourself about niching down, why you need to build a community in business and how you will never stop pivoting.    In this episode, we cover:   Why niching matters [1:36] The power of community in business [3:02] Pivoting will always happen [3:56] Don’t rationalize the magic [6:47] Done is better than perfect [7:47] Ask your audience what they want rather than guess [9:58]   Connect with Whitney and Olivia: Instagram: @thebizbar Instagram: @whitneyabraham  Instagram: @oliviamariemiller  Join The Biz Bar Speak Easy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebizbarspeakeasy  Whitney’s Website: https://www.whitneyabraham.com/ Olivia’s Website: https://olivemarie.com/

In today’s episode, we are talking about a TikTok we recently came across that talks about a topic we are not only super passionate about but also talk about a lot on this podcast. So what is this fabulous topic? The power of quantity over quality - yes you read that right, we are advocating for more things vs a few really good things. We share why we think this is important in the context of business, why it helps increase your creativity and why perfection is a myth. In this episode, we cover: Quantity over quality helps with creativity [1:05] Happy accidents happen when you aren’t in your comfort zone [3:23] You have to start out as a novice before you become an expert [6:07] Be curious about trying new things [9:01] TikTok Mentioned: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdC9rQoY/   Connect with Whitney and Olivia: Instagram: @thebizbar Instagram: @whitneyabraham  Instagram: @oliviamariemiller  Join The Biz Bar Speak Easy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebizbarspeakeasy  Whitney’s Website: https://www.whitneyabraham.com/ Olivia’s Website: https://olivemarie.com/      

In today’s coffee chat, we are talking about the most coveted topic ever: how to increase your engagement on Instagram. We share why strategy matters, how value-based content is effective, and why LinkedIn might be a secret weapon.   In this episode, we cover:   Focus on strategy versus hacks [1:23] The name of the game is value [2:22] Engagement isn’t an afterthought [4:14] What is meaningful to you and what comments spark conversations [7:25] Don’t expect anything in return [8:31] New IG features and trends in content  [9:43] LinkedIn is where it’s at [14:04]   Connect with Whitney and Olivia: Instagram: @thebizbar Instagram: @whitneyabraham  Instagram: @oliviamariemiller  Join The Biz Bar Speak Easy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebizbarspeakeasy  Whitney’s Website: https://www.whitneyabraham.com/ Olivia’s Website: https://olivemarie.com/      

It’s that time of the year you guys - we’re talking Tax Season! Some of us hate it and others just barely manage. Either way as business owners, it’s important to tackle tax season properly.    In today’s episode, we want to talk a little bit just about tax season. We share what you should be looking for and what you should be auditing in your business every single month so that when tax season does roll around, you don't feel overwhelmed and you feel prepared to tackle it. Let’s dive right in!    In this episode, we cover:   Tax season [1:41] What you need to keep track of it [3:57] Hire an expert when needed [6:12] Doing team and social media audits [7:24] Auditing your systems in a quarterly manner [11:21]   Connect with Whitney and Olivia: Instagram: @thebizbar Instagram: @whitneyabraham  Instagram: @oliviamariemiller  Join The Biz Bar Speak Easy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebizbarspeakeasy  Whitney’s Website: https://www.whitneyabraham.com/ Olivia’s Website: https://olivemarie.com/    

Today I am talking to Cierra Robbins, one of my best internet business friends. Y’all I met her two years ago and instantly had a girl crush, she is genuinely so amazing. Sarah is an operations and launch manager specifically for dietitians and nutritionists, running her own business after leaving the corporate world.    During our conversation, Cierra shares her own experience with leaving the corporate world, why you need to bet on yourself and why you have to take a chill pill because the journey is more important than the destination.    In this episode, we cover: Taking the risk and starting your own business [1:08] Betting on yourself [4:35] The mindset you need to conquer the world of entrepreneurship [11:17] Finding your niche and pivoting [14:42] Why anxiety will hinder your progress [18:53]   Connect with Cierra: IG: @cierra.rd Website: https://www.robbinscollective.com/    Connect with Whitney and Olivia: Instagram: @thebizbar Instagram: @whitneyabraham  Instagram: @oliviamariemiller  Join The Biz Bar Speak Easy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebizbarspeakeasy  Whitney’s Website: https://www.whitneyabraham.com/ Olivia’s Website: https://olivemarie.com/  

We have such a special episode for you today, because our Podcast Producer, and strategist extraordinare is our guest on podcast. Cait Howard is the founder of Cait Rose Co., a company dedicated to building up women’s businesses and managing podcasts. She is a real powerhouse! Not only does she run her own business, she is also a mom of two and just welcomed her little girl earlier this year.    During our conversation, Cait talks about her decision to leverage her 9-5 skills into entrepreneurship. She shares why your skills are actually tangible and transferable, making the switch to becoming a full time entrepreneur, and scaling the business with new hires.   In this episode, we cover:   Cait shares how she got into the podcast game [1:03] The power of believing in your own strengths and building relationships [5:50] Making the permanent switch to being an entrepreneur [7:18] The brains behind the team and outsourcing the work [12:34] The best advice Cait has learned from some of her clients [16:04] Connect with Cait: @caitroseco   Connect with Whitney and Olivia: Instagram: @thebizbar Instagram: @whitneyabraham  Instagram: @oliviamariemiller  Join The Biz Bar Speak Easy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebizbarspeakeasy  Whitney’s Website: https://www.whitneyabraham.com/ Olivia’s Website: https://olivemarie.com/

News flash, as human beings we have feelings and listen the game of life is full of sunny days but also rainy ones as well. It would be a lie if you told yourself you haven’t faced any hardships over the last few years, especially as business owners. That hardship can make it feel impossible to actually show up in your business and even in your own personal life - don’t worry babe we hear you.     Today we're going to talk about how to keep your business moving even when it feels like it's a tough season.  We talk through some of the things that we do to help us get out of the funk, and ways you can start to reintroduce some things to move you forward in momentum.    In this episode, we cover:   You are not alone in this feeling and having tough seasons [1:14] Reset the mindset to focus on regaining your energy not pushing forward [2:40] Focus on the baseline things you can handle [5:16] It feels counterintuitive to pulling back but you gotta do it [8:47] Prioritizing high impact tasks, focusing on the gratitude and aligning your core values [12:20]   Connect with Whitney and Olivia: Instagram: @thebizbar Instagram: @whitneyabraham  Instagram: @oliviamariemiller  Join The Biz Bar Speak Easy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebizbarspeakeasy  Whitney’s Website: https://www.whitneyabraham.com/ Olivia’s Website: https://olivemarie.com/