Episode 151: Navigating Speaking Opportunities: Building Relationships & Finding the Right Events

As important as I believe it is to get paid for your work, I also see the value and benefit in working for free. In today’s snack sized episode, I’m sharing why I think it’s okay to work for free even as an established entrepreneur, service provider, coach, or speaker, and when you should consider […] The post Episode 157: Working For Free as an Established Entrepreneur appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Does your website feature up-to-date testimonials that convert prospects to clients? In this episode, Grace Griffith joins us to discuss how to gather testimonials that can serve as social proof for your business. We talk about what kinds of questions to ask, different ways to collect testimonials, and how to gather testimonials for a brand […] The post Episode 156: Crafting Messages That Build Trust With Grace Griffith appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Have you been disappointed in the results of your educational investments for your business? I certainly have and most of us have been there. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a few thoughts on how you should reflect on your investments, be self-aware of your own role in the outcome, and plan for future investments based […] The post Episode 155: Self-Awareness and Reflection in Business Education Investments appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Do you need a working retreat for your business? My favorite ones are the ones I take with friends! At my recent working retreat with my friend Angelica Marie, we actually recorded a whole podcast episode about our experience! Listen in as we share what we did, how we planned for it, and how things […] The post Episode 154: Should You Plan a Working Retreat with a Friend? with Angelica Marie appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

If you’ve found yourself with a little extra white space in your calendar, but you don’t know what to fill it with, this episode is for you! I think there is so much value in creating white space in your work week that allows for you to work on your business, be productive, but also […] The post Episode 153: Filling the White Space in Your Business appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

I have wanted to launch my Youtube channel for years, but there are so many intimidating factors about moving to video—that’s why I’ve brought on my dear friend LaShonda Brown to discuss all things Youtube! Listen in as she highlights best practices that we should consider when sharing to Youtube as a creative educator. From […] The post Episode 152: The Creative Educator’s Guide to Youtube with LaShonda Brown appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

If you’re just getting started on your speaking journey, you may be wondering how you’re supposed to connect with people who can get you on stages or even find the right events to apply for!? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a few tips to help you navigate the variety of speaking opportunities that are out […] The post Episode 151: Navigating Speaking Opportunities: Building Relationships & Finding the Right Events appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Are you actually following a strategic marketing plan for your business? Many of us simply throw spaghetti at the wall and hope it sticks. In today’s episode, Tayler Hollman joins us to explore what we should be doing with our marketing plan, how to track our results, and what to do when it’s time to […] The post Episode 150: Intentional Marketing for Data-Driven Results with Tayler Hollman of Enji appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Building business relationships and nurturing them into deeper relationships is one of the most valuable experiences for entrepreneurs. How do you do that though? Show up, make the friend, and nurture it. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my own experience in turning business relationships into real friendships, along with how to set expectations so you […] The post Episode 149: Building Business Relationships, Setting Expectations, & Making Friends appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Is now the time for you to pivot into education? While it may be a goal, timing and experience are everything! In today’s episode Maddie Peschong joins us to share how after almost a decade in the photography industry, she made the gradual pivot into education. Maddie is a brand photographer, studio owner, and business […] The post Episode 148: How to Ethically Pivot into Education with Maddie Peschong appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.