Episode 157: Working For Free as an Established Entrepreneur

It’s been a minute since I’ve had a full brand photoshoot in my business. I love to get my headshots taken annually if not more, but when it’s time for a brand photoshoot, I want to be really intentional about the purpose, direction, and how I’ll use the images. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how […] The post 171: Planning a Brand Photoshoot that Will Last for Years appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Ethical education has always been one of my core values in everything I do, then add in the value of community and you’ve got The Educator’s Lounge. In today’s episode, my friend and Educators Lounge community member Bree Pair interviews me about the process of building, launching, and serving The Educators Lounge! If you’re an […] The post 170: The Educators Lounge: Building a Community of Educators ft. Bree Pair appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

If you hadn’t noticed already, I’m a huge fan of in-person events. From workshops to conferences to retreats, I truly believe each holds such importance in business education. In honor of hosting Next Level, my retreat for creative entrepreneurs, I’m sharing the value of investing specifically in retreats as a business owner! Mentioned in this […] The post 169: Investing in Yourself and Your Business with Retreats appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Wouldn’t it be amazing if you had an influx of cash to support your business? There are funds set aside specifically for that in the creative economy and business opportunity space. In today’s episode, Danielle Desir Corbett joins us to share why creators should be applying to grants, what to include in your application, and […] The post 168: How Creatives Can Secure Funding through Grant Opportunities with Danielle Desir Corbett appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

You may have noticed that this summer looked slightly different than my previous summers in business. I skipped my summer sabbatical. In today’s episode, I’m sharing why I opted for summer hours instead of a summer sabbatical and how you can decide which form of time of and rest is right for you! Mentioned in […] The post 167: Choosing Between Work and Rest: Summer Hours vs. Summer Sabbatical appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Do you feel like email marketing just isn’t for you? Maybe it’s not working—no one is reading what you have to write or you just don’t know how to stand out. In today’s episode Zafira Rajan joins us to share how you can craft emails that people want to read and infuse who you are […] The post 166: Crafting Emails that People Actually Want to Read with Zafira Rajan appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Are you struggling to sell out your in-person events? In today’s episode, I’m sharing advice on how I’ve found success in selling to my audience year after year and what I’ve done to pivot when past strategies didn’t work! Mentioned in this Episode: Membership 131: Stop Selling In DMs—And What To Do Instead With Sarah […] The post 165: Selling Out an In-Person Event—Advice from an Experienced Host appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

If you’ve ever thought to yourself, I could use a lot more accountability and community in my business and life, Dennah Renee is here to help. While finding the right people is a huge piece of it, taking ownership and action in creating that community is up to you! Listen in as she shares how […] The post 164: Finding Community with Accountability in Business appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Are you taking your clients behind the scenes of your launches? Not only does it build excitement and anticipation, but it also allows you to create the service, product, or program alongside them and for them. In today’s snack-sized episode, I’m answering some common questions about how much behind-the-scenes work to share during the prelaunch […] The post 163: Inside the Launch: Bringing Your Audience Behind the Scenes appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

If you’re looking to add more leads to your business—and who isn’t?—this episode is for you. Davey Jones, CEO of BDOW!, joins us to share how you can create the ultimate lead capture strategy, making the most impact on your business. Whether you’re interested in using a tool like BDOW! for your business or simply […] The post 162: Mastering Lead Generation through BDOW! with Davey Jones appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.